It’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve worked on my DIY MFA. Part of the reason has been the massive forest fire in my back yard. Fortunately, we had an unseasonable snowstorm that helped the hotshot crews to get critical fire-breaks in place. Temperatures are on the rise again, so our break might be … Continue reading DIY MFA: The Importance of Reading
“I knew that if I allowed fear to overtake me, my journey was doomed. Fear, to a great extent, is born of a story we tell ourselves, and so I chose to tell myself a different story from the one women are told. I decided I was safe. I was strong. I was brave. Nothing … Continue reading Random Quote for September 17, 2020
Today’s word comes from the news. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition A government by those who seek chiefly status and personal gain at the expense of the governed.A government or state in which those in power exploit national resources and steal.A government where officials are politically corrupt and … Continue reading Wednesday Word for September 16, 2020
On September 15, 1965, the first episode of the television show, Lost in Space debuted on CBS. Series creator Irwin Allen imagined a science fiction version of The Swiss Family Robinson. The year is 1997. The United States is gearing up for space colonization because of overcrowding on Earth. The space-faring Robinson family embarks on … Continue reading Trivia: Lost in Space Debuts
“Life's short. Anything could happen, and it usually does, so there is no point in sitting around thinking about all the ifs, ands, and buts.”~Amy Winehouse English singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse was born on this day in 1983.
“Find something that you're really interested in doing in your life. Pursue it, set goals, and commit yourself to excellence. Do the best you can.”~Chris Evert On this day in 1989, Chris Evert wins her 100th match in the US National/Open Tennis Championship, defeating Patricia Tarabinia 6-2, 6-4.
“Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all.”~Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. American physician, poet, and polymath Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. was born on this day in 1809.
If you are writing fantasy, chances are your story has magic. A few of the questions that arise should include: What kind of world are you building? Does your world have magic? What kind of magic is available? Is the environment permeated in magical energy? Or does the magic only work under certain conditions? Does … Continue reading DIY MFA: The Limits of Magic
“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.
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
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