“As long as you persecute people, you will actually throw up terrorism.”~Antonia Fraser British author of history, novels, biographies and detective fiction Antonia Fraser was born on this day in 1932.
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Wednesday Word for August 26, 2020
Today’s word comes from First Reader. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech adjective Definition Exuding fragrance.Full of a specified fragrance.Having a pleasant odor; fragrant. History Redolent traces back to the Latin verb olēre ("to smell") and is a relative of "olfactory" ("of, relating to, or connected with the sense of smell"). … Continue reading Wednesday Word for August 26, 2020
Trivia: Puerto Rico Becomes US Commonwealth
Puerto Rico, or “Rich Port,” is part of the Greater Antilles chain of islands in the Caribbean Sea. It became a US Commonwealth on this day in 1952.
Random Quote for August 24, 2020
“I like feeling my way into different minds and experiences. It comes naturally and always has.”~A. S. Byatt English novelist, poet and Booker Prize winner A. S. Byatt was born on this day in 1936.
Chapter 3: Crystal Magic
“What the fu-” exclaimed Chase scrambling back. “Did you guys see that?” “See what?” asked Dreyah over her shoulder as she reached the base of the escarpment, unhooked from the line, and gave the rope a twitch to let Taliesin know that she had landed. “Kat … just …” he stammered. “Where’s Katra?” Dreyah asked, … Continue reading Chapter 3: Crystal Magic
Random Quote for August 22, 2020
“Heterosexuality is not normal, it's just common.”~Dorothy Parker American poet, writer, critic, and satirist Dorothy Parker was born on this day in 1893.
DIY MFA: Imagining a Magical World
As a fantasy writer, how do you unfold your world in a way that is interesting and makes sense to the reader? Some writers fold elements of their worldbuilding into the action and setting as the protagonist moves through their environment. Others describe the surroundings, then launch the action, not always explaining how some elements … Continue reading DIY MFA: Imagining a Magical World
Random Quote for August 20, 2020
“Never judge anyone by another's opinions. We all have different sides that we show to different people.”~Jacqueline Susann American writer and actress Jacqueline Susann was born on this day in 1918
Wednesday Word for August 19, 2020
Today’s word comes from the news. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition Secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose.A secret agreement, especially for fraudulent or treacherous purposes; conspiracy.A secret understanding between two or more persons to gain something illegally, to defraud another of his or … Continue reading Wednesday Word for August 19, 2020
Cruisin’ the Black Hills
Last week a small group of us rode our motorcycles to the 80th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in western South Dakota. Many of our friends and family were concerned that the event would be a free-for-all for covid, and in some respects, they were right. It probably will be a super-spreading event. Because of that, … Continue reading Cruisin’ the Black Hills
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