Ned and Karen, the parents of Charlie, sat down on Saturday morning to divvy up their tasks for the day. Charlie, 15 years old, would have loved to sleep in, but this game his parents played every Saturday morning got him up bright and early. It was kind of fun, writing chores down on pieces …
My Process for Writing a Book: Week Three
I’ve done a lot of research to figure out the best way I could pre-edit my book. It’s been said that if an author can do some major grunt work on their own, finding their errors, etc.–then an editor would not need to spend all their time fixing minor stuff and have time to work …
Book Review: No Perfect Hero by Nicole Snow
I loved this book because it had excellent everything: characterization, plot, pacing, gripping suspense, and love. There’s not a single thing I would change about it. I have found my new favorite author! I was also pleased that readers are provided with a link to find out what happened to the characters in the next …
A Visit With Marcy
Today’s editorial is in the form of a story. The editorial section is in italics at the end of the story. Hello! My name is Marcy. If you want to keep me company while I wait out this migraine, pull up a chair. I can’t guarantee lots of laughter or answers to what’s-the-meaning-of-life questions, but I’m …
Poem: The Wonder of W’s
Windows are eyes that help one to see your soul windows help us to see the outside windows can make us curious who lives in a house and what their lives are like Wonderful things keep us thankful: love, kinship, pets, a house that becomes a home rainbows and rain that’s soothing colors and beauty …
My Process For Writing a Book: Week Two
. I thought my first scene would include a blizzard that hit on a weekday, and the pharmacist had to take his female pharmacy tech home with him, because she lived 20 miles away. Her boss lived five minutes away and with the blizzard, it would take at least a half hour for them to …