“As Romeo and Juliet found to their cost, marriage is never just about two people falling in love, it is about families.”~Marina Lewycka British novelist Marina Lewycka was born on this day in 1946.
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Chapter 8: Blessings
At dawn, Master Henrick bellowed orders to the drovers and guards as the camp stirred. As men, dwarves, and elves moved around the wagons, a short, squat figure approached the area where the group had laid their heads the previous night. “Top o’ th’ morn’, to ye,” a gravelly voice hailed with a slight bow … Continue reading Chapter 8: Blessings
Random Quote for October 10, 2020
“It's so easy for propaganda to work, and dissent to be mocked.”~Harold Pinter British playwright, screenwriter, director and actor Harold Pinter was born on this day in 1930.
DIY MFA: What’s in A Character?
Think about some of your favorite books. What makes the story memorable? Was it the non-stop action? Maybe it was the extraordinary way a tired old plot was presented. Or maybe, it was the protagonist. Who were those characters? Why did they out in your mind? One of the most standout protagonists for me was … Continue reading DIY MFA: What’s in A Character?
Random Quote for October 8, 2020
“Don't depend on other people's encouragement. It's never enough and never when you need it.”~Sigourney Weaver American actress Sigourney Weaver was born on this day in 1949.
Wednesday Word for October 7, 2020
Today’s word comes from the news. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition Government by the wealthy.A controlling class of the wealthyA class or group ruling, or exercising power or influence, by virtue of its wealth. History This word was first used in 1631, as meaning government by the wealthy. … Continue reading Wednesday Word for October 7, 2020
Random Quote for October 5, 2020
“Knowing how to think empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.”~Neil deGrasse Tyson American astrophysicist, cosmologist, planetary scientist, author, and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_deGrasse_Tyson) was born on this day in 1958.
Chapter 7: Alliances
Five weary travelers slipped onto the main trade road between caravans. They walked the well-trodden trade road toward the city of Blackmoor. By sunset, they had caught up with the procession they’d followed. They gnawed the few strips of the leftover darnni meat as they found a suitable spot near the wagons. Sam and Chase … Continue reading Chapter 7: Alliances
Random Quote for October 3, 2020
“Make your mistakes, take your chances, look silly, but keep on going. Don’t freeze up.”~Thomas Wolfe American novelist Thomas Wolfe was born on this day in 1900.
DIY MFA: My Support System
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun A lifetime ago, I searched for my niche in the world, wishing for a close-knit family to watch my back. When the path I’d chosen for that family veered in a direction I didn’t anticipate, I left my ex- everything of real value to forge a new life for myself. Dreams … Continue reading DIY MFA: My Support System
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