Monthly Archives: November 2010

CURMUDGEON

Wild Word Friday! Hmmm.  CURMUDGEON.  This word is a mystery.  I’m not referring to it’s meaning, which is, of course, someone who is totally disagreeable, grumpy and not at all fun to be with.  The mystery lies with its historical … Continue reading

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11/11/2010

To our Veterans and Military Personnel : Thank you more than words can ever say. God bless you, Neil and Sue Harrison

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Chocolate!

I was watching our local television news this morning when a cute young thing read a very interesting  report.  Evidently, according to the latest medical research,  women who eat a serving of chocolate each week have a significantly lower risk of heart problems.  Honest, … Continue reading

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5. Character Sketch

So, I’m hoping you’ve each developed your character sketch template.  Besides the physical characteristics of your main characters, their backgrounds and preferences, you also need to figure out their choices in certain life situations.  A character who doesn’t like dogs … Continue reading

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STENTORIAN

Wild Word Friday! Okay, I admit it.  I have never used the word STENTORIAN in my life.  Not verbally, not in my writing, except for this post, of course.  But it is a great word and worthy of Wild Word … Continue reading

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Spite

A Blog Carnival celebrates the ideas and thoughts of a group of people who Post on one theme.  My Post today is part of a Blog Carnival organized and hosted by Bridget Chumbley http://www.bridgetchumbley.com/.  The theme word for this week is … Continue reading

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Oct. Book Winners!

Congratulations to Lynn “Polilla” and Jackie Doran!  You are our October Free Book winners.  Lynn, please email me your choice - either WORLD WITHOUT END by Ken Follett  (mass market paperback, new) or A TAILOR-MADE BRIDE by Karen Witemeyer (trade paperback, new).  Jackie, you … Continue reading

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4. Character Sketch

So, you’ve been fostering a friendship (or if you’re developing a villain, maybe fostering enmity!).  That’s actually the fun part of developing a character.  Carrying this brand new person in your head, having conversations with him/her asking questions, getting to know him … Continue reading

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NOV. FREE BOOKS!

I thought our two November Free Books(!) should be Christmas-y since our winners will receive their books in December.   Here they are… SNOW DAY by Billy Coffey.  From the cover summary:  “Awakened by radio broadcasts urging the residents of a … Continue reading

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