“What for centuries raised man above the beast is not the cudgel but the irresistible power of unarmed truth.”~Boris Pasternak Russian poet, novelist, and literary translator Boris Pasternak died on this day in 1960.
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When Characters Have More to Say
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun Most of my ideas are set in some fantasy world or another. One notable exception is a story I wrote in college. The script I had penned for a class stayed with me over the decades. After reading It Can’t Happen Here, by Sinclair Lewis, a story idea began to percolate. … Continue reading When Characters Have More to Say
Random Quote for May 28, 2020
“That's part of your life lesson to be afraid. The bigger question is how you deal with being afraid. Do you have to summon courage or something else to live with that fear without letting it take you over?”~Gladys Knight American singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and author Gladys Knight was born on this day in … Continue reading Random Quote for May 28, 2020
Wednesday Word for May 20, 2020
Today’s word comes from First Reader. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech adjective Definition Completely unable to understand; utterly confused or perplexed.To bewilder; confound; confuse. History This word was first used in 1832, meaning confused or perplexed. Synonyms addled, bewildered, perplexed Antonyms assured, enlightened, informed Usage and Examples Here are a … Continue reading Wednesday Word for May 20, 2020
Random Quote for May 26, 2020
“All adventures, especially into new territory, are scary.”~Sally Ride American astronaut and physicist Sally Ride was born on this day in 1951.
Random Quote for May 25, 2020
"Memorial Day isn't just about honoring veterans, its honoring those who lost their lives. Veterans had the fortune of coming home. For us, that's a reminder of when we come home we still have a responsibility to serve. It's a continuation of service that honors our country and those who fell defending it."~Pete Hegseth Today … Continue reading Random Quote for May 25, 2020
A Drive in the Mountains
We took a day trip yesterday to some property we have on the border. Along the way, we managed to catch some beautiful views. (C) 2020, JJ Shaun At altitude, the wildflowers bloom a little later and tend to be smaller than in other climates. I was hoping to find a columbine but didn’t manage … Continue reading A Drive in the Mountains
Random Quote for May 23, 2020
“Love bravely, live bravely, be courageous, there's really nothing to lose. There's no wrong you can't make right again, so be kinder to yourself, you know, have fun, take chances. There's no bounds.”~Jewel American singer-songwriter, musician, producer, actress, author, and poet Jewel was born on this day in 1974.
What Is Speculative Fiction?
I read a lot as a kid. I don’t remember what I read in primary school. Still, I do remember bringing the Weekly Reader home every week with at least ten books that I wanted already filled out in the order form. Inevitably, my mom would say “no” to most of them, and I’d have … Continue reading What Is Speculative Fiction?
Random Quote for May 21, 2020
“People are not like a business. You can’t buy and sell them like so much property. You can’t lock them up in a vault and expect them to appreciate it.”~Harold Robbins American author Harold Robbins was born on this day in 1916.
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