“Before you can be anything, you have to be yourself. That’s the hardest thing to find.” ~E. L. Konigsburg American writer and illustrator E. L. Konigsburg was born on this day in 1930.
Author: JJ Shaun
Random Quote for February 09, 2023
“Chivalry isn’t dead. It’s just no longer gender-based.” ~Letitia Baldrige American etiquette expert, public relations executive, and author Letitia Baldrige was born on this day in 1926.
Random Quote for February 08, 2023
“Travel enables us to enrich our lives with new experiences, to enjoy and to be educated, to learn respect for foreign cultures, to establish friendships, and above all to contribute to international cooperation and peace throughout the world.” ~Jules Verne French novelist, poet, and playwright Jules Verne was born on this day in 1828.
Random Quote for February 07, 2023
“It does not so much matter what happens. It is what one does when it happens that really counts.” ~Laura Ingalls Wilder American writer Laura Ingalls Wilder was born on this day in 1867.
Random Quote for February 06, 2023
“Life can give everything to whoever tries to understand and is willing to receive new knowledge.” ~Pramoedya Ananta Toer Indonesian author of novels, short stories, essays, polemics, and histories of his homeland and its people Pramoedya Ananta Toer was born on this day in 1925.
The Lady of Light
As Malusk rushed everyone except Garrick through the door, the priestess and her giant spider attacked. “You have meddled for the last time, Horc!” screamed the Drow, seeing the party disappear into the tomb. Skrie watched as the priestess whispered another spell, no doubt hoping to prevent the party from returning the artifacts. A noxious … Continue reading The Lady of Light
Random Quote for February 04, 2023
“After all, when you come right down to it, how many people speak the same language even when they speak the same language?” ~Russell Hoban American expatriate writer Russell Hoban was born on this day in 1925.
Random Quote for February 03, 2023
“Once you have perceived that life is very cruel, the only response is to live with as much humanity, humour and freedom as you can.” ~Sarah Kane English playwright, screenwriter, and theatre director Sarah Kane was born on this day in 1971.
Random Quote for February 02, 2023
“Forgiveness is the economy of the heart… forgiveness saves the expense of anger, the cost of hatred, the waste of spirits.” ~Hannah More English religious writer, philanthropist, poet, and playwright Hannah More was born on this day in 1745.
Working On My Novel
(C) 2022, JJ Shaun I spent January working on the novel I wrote for National Novel Writing Month back in November. I finished my first read-through on Monday. Now, I’ll look at it again and add more detail where it feels thin. I’ll also look at the feedback from my Alpha Readers. However, I’ve already … Continue reading Working On My Novel
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