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Troop 13405 Trip to Savannah – Part Two
There is a quaint beach town just outside of Savannah called Tybee Island. It is the first place my children ever played in the waves. My excitement bubbled over when I…
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Back in the Saddle…Okay, on the Keyboard, Again.
Wow. Last post was in June. Summer got a hold of me and did not let go until this week. I know many moms who can't wait for school to…
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World Building: Animal Companions
I brought home a puppy recently. Isa is a 12-week-old Rhodesian ridgeback / hound mix I found at petfinder.com. I had searched for months for the perfect large breed to…
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Writing Ruins Reading
Are you telling me the teenage empath can't tell how the other teenager feels about her? Um, no. The boy's entire family blows up and he shows no emotion. The…
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Query Away
My first query letter has been sent. It took me hours to construct as I continuously consulted Query Shark to see if I was making any huge blunders. If you…
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Pitching, a First Time
I am no longer a pitch virgin. On Saturday at the Houston Writers Guild April Conference, I had my first experience with a professional agent. And it was good. When…
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That’s What She Said
As I approach revising my second novel, I'm eager to be efficient as well as thorough. I have high hopes for this story and I want to make sure my…
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Writing is a Business
I took Friday off. It was grand. I binge watched Louie CK's show on Netflix. I highly recommend using your vacation days, even if it's one day for no reason,…
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First draft of Gabriella and Periwinkle Complete
Drum roll, please! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R5gHF0vzew I made it!!! The first draft of Gabriella and Periwinkle is complete. Not only did I get those five chapters written, I added another chapter earlier…
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Six Helpful Writing Blogs
As I trudge my way through the craft of writing, I find myself hungry for more information and helpful hints. I assume many of you look for the same resources.…