“You get nothing done if you don’t listen to each other.”~Barbara Bush First Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush was born on this day in 1925.
Author: JJ Shaun
Random Quote for June 07, 2024
“Everything turns out to be valuable that one does for one’s self without thought of profit.”~Marguerite Yourcenar Belgian-born French novelist and essayist Marguerite Yourcenar was born on this day in 1903.
Random Quote for June 06, 2024
“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.”~Mignon McLaughlin American journalist and author Mignon McLaughlin was born on this day in 1913.
Qilynn’s First Procession
Qilynn watched the procession from behind her mother’s voluminous skirts. At sixteen summers, she was barely of an age to be let out of the nursery. She had begged Mama to let her finally see the Summer Queen in all her radiant glory. She’d been listening to the servants rave about the unparalleled beauty of … Continue reading Qilynn’s First Procession
Random Quote for June 04, 2024
“A society gets the criminals it deserves.”~Val McDermid Scottish crime writer Val McDermid was born on this day in 1955.
Random Quote for June 03, 2024
“My idea of a good fantasy is something that’s absolutely grounded in reality. And there’s a little element that doesn’t belong there—and that’s the fantasy element—that you have to react to and deal with in a completely real way.”~Melissa Mathison American film and television screenwriter, and an activist for the Tibetan independence movement Melissa Mathison … Continue reading Random Quote for June 03, 2024
Moving Forward
I wrote my novel during National Novel Writing Month in 2022. Then, I spent the next two-plus years futzing around with the manuscript until I got it as polished as I thought I could get it. At the beginning of May, I reached out to an editor who came highly recommended by a family member. … Continue reading Moving Forward
Random Quote for June 01, 2024
“There are no ambitions noble enough to justify breaking someone’s heart.”~Colleen McCullough Australian author Colleen McCullough was born on this day in 1937.
Random Quote for May 31, 2024
“I learned to be with myself rather than avoiding myself with limiting habits; I started to be aware of my feelings more, rather than numb them.”~Judith Wright Australian poet, author, environmentalist, and campaigner for Aboriginal land rights Judith Wright was born on this day in 1915.
Random Quote for May 30, 2024
“The view from space is really very special. From the window, you can look back at the Earth and see the stars around you.”~Helen Sharman British chemist and astronaut Helen Sharman was born on this day in 1963.
J.J. Shaun 