(C) 2019 JJ Shaun “Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise cannot see all ends.”~J. R. R. TolkienRead more at https://www.brainyquote.com/ I had dental surgery earlier today, so … Continue reading Random Quote for January 3, 2019
Writing and Research
Random Quote for January 2, 2020
“Science fiction writers foresee the inevitable, and although problems and catastrophes may be inevitable, solutions are not.”~Isaac AsimovRead more at https://www.brainyquote.com/ Today is the 100th anniversary of the birth of Isaac Asimov. It has been designated as National Science Fiction Day in his honor.
Wednesday Word for January 1, 2020
Today’s words come from First Reader. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech adjective Definition Characterized by rapid and unpredictable changeableness of mood.Animated; lively; sprightly; quick-witted.Of, relating to, containing, or caused by mercury. History The Roman god Mercury ("Mercurius" in Latin) was the messenger and herald of the gods and also the … Continue reading Wednesday Word for January 1, 2020
Polishing Your Prose
(C) 2019 JJ Shaun I went back to look at one of the stories that I’d written a while ago. For all that I know better, I had to cringe at the wordiness as I read. I can see that I still have a ton of work to do on my own writing. So, I … Continue reading Polishing Your Prose
Last-Minute Shopping
I have been dealing with end-of-year stuff for the past couple of weeks. You know, doctor and dental appointments and such, before my insurance changes. For the most part, I’m pretty healthy for my age. I have one little issue to resolve that could require additional coverage—and even that “coverage” will be sketchy. I have … Continue reading Last-Minute Shopping
Random Quote for December 26, 2019
(C) 2019 JJ Shaun "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be."~Douglas Adams
Random Quote for December 25, 2019
"I don't think Christmas is necessarily about things. It's about being good to one another, it's about the Christian ethic, it's about kindness."~Carrie Fisherhttps://www.brainyquote.com/topics/christmas-quotes Merry Christmas. Wednesday Word Day will return next week.
Random Quote for December 23, 2019
Friendship with oneself is all-important, because without it one cannot be friends with anyone else in the world.Eleanor Roosevelthttp://www.quotationspage.com/random.php
Writing and the Winter Blues
Writing has been hard for the last few weeks. With the holidays looming and First Reader still recovering, I’ve had a hard time staying motivated. I’m not a big fan of winter, I’m a summer baby. I prefer long, warm days over long, cold nights. Don’t get me wrong, I prefer living in a region … Continue reading Writing and the Winter Blues
Random Quote for December 21, 2019
The Winter Solstice is the time of ending and beginning, a powerful time — a time to contemplate your immortality. A time to forgive, to be forgiven, and to make a fresh start. A time to awaken.Frederick Lenzhttps://www.azquotes.com/quotes/topics/winter-solstice.html
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