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June 21, 2020June 20, 2020 JJ Shaun

When Art Imitates Life

I’ve spent the last few days reviewing the stories I plan to use in my collection. I took down the works as posted and am in the process of reworking them to fit the new narrative. While I have a long way to go, I can see a possible direction this compilation could take. I’ve … Continue reading When Art Imitates Life

June 20, 2020June 19, 2020 JJ Shaun

Random Quote for June 20, 2020

“I always like to challenge myself. I never want to be put into a box.”~Lionel Richie American singer, songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor Lionel Richie was born on this day in 1949.

June 19, 2020June 18, 2020 JJ Shaun

Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom

The importance of June 19, or Juneteenth, in U.S. history, has come into sharp focus on the American landscape in the last couple of weeks. But why, exactly, is Juneteenth so significant? According to Wikipedia: “Juneteenth is an unofficial American holiday and an official Texas state holiday, celebrated annually on the 19th of June in … Continue reading Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom

June 18, 2020June 17, 2020 JJ Shaun

Random Quote for June 18, 2020

“But with writers, there's nothing wrong with melancholy. It's an important color in writing.”~Paul McCartney English singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and record and film producer Paul McCartney was born on this day in 1942.

June 17, 2020June 16, 2020 JJ Shaun

Wednesday Word for June 17, 2020

Today’s word comes from this week’s news. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition A purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs.something that is put forward to conceal a true purpose or object; an ostensible reason; excuse.The misleading … Continue reading Wednesday Word for June 17, 2020

June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 JJ Shaun

Random Quote for June 16, 2020

“Life and people are complex. A writer as an artist doesn't have the personality of a politician. We don't see the world that simply.”~Joyce Carol Oates American writer Joyce Carol Oates was born on this day in 1938.

June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 JJ Shaun

Random Quote for June 15, 2020

“MY four years were drawing to a close. They had been years of patient endurance and hard and persistent work, interspersed with bright oases of happiness and gladness and joy, as well as weary barren wastes of loneliness, isolation, unhappiness, and melancholy. I believe I have discharged--I know I have tried to do so--every duty … Continue reading Random Quote for June 15, 2020

June 14, 2020June 14, 2020 JJ Shaun

Using Life to Create Fiction

It’s been a wild couple of weeks. With all that’s happening in the “real world,” I’ve had a difficult time concentrating on the characters tiptoeing through my imagination. But as things calmed down to a dull roar last week, I watched a scene unfold with the twins as they discovered a hidden cavern. In this … Continue reading Using Life to Create Fiction

June 13, 2020June 13, 2020 JJ Shaun

Random Quote for June 13, 2020

“Comedy is exaggerated realism. It can be stretched to the almost ludicrous, but it must always be believable.”~Paul Lynde American comedian, voice artist, game show panelist and actor Paul Lynde was born on this day in 1926.

June 12, 2020June 11, 2020 JJ Shaun

Random Quote for June 12, 2020

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”~Anne Frank German-Dutch diarist Anne Frank was born on this day in 1929.

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