“Preach the Truth as if you had a million voices. It is silence that kills the world.” ~St. Catherine of Siena Italian mystic and pious laywoman St. Catherine of Siena was born on this day in 1347.
Meegan Redoak: Outcast
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun “Meegan finally told me a story,” says Sandra. “Oh good, I thought we were going to have to wait until next week.” “Not quite. It’s not a cheery scene, but it’s a start.” ### Meegan woke to a heated conversation outside the den where she and Mother slept. One voice she … Continue reading Meegan Redoak: Outcast
Random Quote for March 23, 2024
“Humans, not places, make memories.” ~Ama Ata Aidoo Ghanaian author, poet, playwright, politician, and academic Ama Ata Aidoo was born on this day in 1942.
Random Quote for March 22, 2024
“I’m always astonished to see how badly people can behave when they think no one is noticing.” ~Diane Mott Davidson American author Diane Mott Davidson w as born on this day in 1949.
Random Quote for March 21, 2024
“You prove your worth with your actions, not with your mouth.” ~Jean Paul German Romantic writer Jean Paul was born on this day in 1763.
Lyryk: Watched
Bard, Lyryk heard the word in her head. We are watched. We? The last Lyryk knew, she’d been traveling alone. Relieved to have Biscuit back, she kept packing up her camp with only a slight hesitation. She hadn’t seen the hound, though she felt his presence. Where? Lyryk directed the thought at Biscuit. Bushes, sunward. … Continue reading Lyryk: Watched
Random Quote for March 19, 2024
“Everyone becomes a part of history whether they like it or not and whether they know it or not.” ~Philip Roth American novelist and short-story writer Philip Roth was born on this day in 1933.
Random Quote for March 18, 2024
“I have never been convinced there’s anything inherently wrong in having fun.” ~George Plimpton American writer, journalist, literary editor, and actor George Plimpton was born on this day in 1927.
Roland Firestone: The Last of His Clan
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun “I’ll go,” says Mac. “I’ve been giving my main man, Roland, some thought. Like many adventurers, he has a tragic background.” He throws his hand dramatically to his forehead as he says this. “Do tell.” “Well, he started life looking for gems. He searched for gemstones for his family deep in … Continue reading Roland Firestone: The Last of His Clan
Random Quote for March 16, 2024
“If we don’t always understand animals, they always understand us.” ~Rosa Bonheur French artist Rosa Bonheur was born on this day in 1822.
J.J. Shaun 