Episode 384 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — books I am reading right now, reaching out during times of social distancing and shelter-in-place orders, and drawing daily

In this episode of the CMP, books I am reading… including Dreamers (which is about a virus) and similar books I have enjoyed in the past. Thoughts on reaching out and checking in with others — being genuine and real. Plus, despite the shelter-in-place where I am, we had to drive up and clear out the dorm (within a rapid 72-hour window). That put us right in the path of a Sonic and a Rt. 44 Coke Zero with Diet Cherry… an order (or a few) of chili tater tots… and a Facetime with Mom/Grandma.

Also in this episode, other bits and pieces… including drawing together in the CMP group (#drawwithme), drawing portraits, the need to move (get out and walk), and more.

Take care of yourself. Check on someone…. and in your groups…. check in.

Mentioned in this Episode (or Related)

• The Age of Miracles (Karen Thompson Walker)
• The Dreamers (Karen Thompson Walker)
• Station Eleven (Emily St. John Mandel)
• Glass Hotel (Emily St. John Mandel)
• The Singer’s Gun (Emily St. John Mandel)
• Wanderers (Chuck Wendig)
• The Wanderers (Meg Howrey)
• The End of the World Running Club (Adrian J. Walker)
• Good Morning Midnight
• The Case of the Missing Hit (ReplyAll podcast episode 158)

How I used my credits…..

• Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe: A Novel (The day I picked this up, it was on a special deal)
• The Queen and the Cure (The Bird and the Sword Chronicles Book 2)
• The Bird and the Sword (The Bird and the Sword Chronicles Book 1)

Show Information:

• Guitar music: Nicholai Heidlas on SoundCloud
• Creativity Matters Group at Facebook
• Patreon page
• oamyoamy at Instagram
• Try Creative Bug with the Living a More Creative Life: 30 Ways in 30 Days class
• Try Trello

A note about Trello: I’m feeling really productive with my reading and my “To Read” list this year using Trello. I use Trello for other things, including tracking my 50 Before 50 list, but I am finding new book lover’s peace this year with Trello boards set up to help me keep track of books I want to read, Kindle books I snag on a deal, books I hear about in groups or on other podcasts, and then the books I actually am reading or listening to. If you haven’t tried Trello, you should! (It’s free!)

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts