“You get nothing done if you don’t listen to each other.”~Barbara Bush First Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush was born on this day in 1925.
Writing
Qilynn’s First Procession
Qilynn watched the procession from behind her mother’s voluminous skirts. At sixteen summers, she was barely of an age to be let out of the nursery. She had begged Mama to let her finally see the Summer Queen in all her radiant glory. She’d been listening to the servants rave about the unparalleled beauty of … Continue reading Qilynn’s First Procession
Random Quote for June 04, 2024
“A society gets the criminals it deserves.”~Val McDermid Scottish crime writer Val McDermid was born on this day in 1955.
Random Quote for June 03, 2024
“My idea of a good fantasy is something that’s absolutely grounded in reality. And there’s a little element that doesn’t belong there—and that’s the fantasy element—that you have to react to and deal with in a completely real way.”~Melissa Mathison American film and television screenwriter, and an activist for the Tibetan independence movement Melissa Mathison … Continue reading Random Quote for June 03, 2024
Moving Forward
I wrote my novel during National Novel Writing Month in 2022. Then, I spent the next two-plus years futzing around with the manuscript until I got it as polished as I thought I could get it. At the beginning of May, I reached out to an editor who came highly recommended by a family member. … Continue reading Moving Forward
Random Quote for June 01, 2024
“There are no ambitions noble enough to justify breaking someone’s heart.”~Colleen McCullough Australian author Colleen McCullough was born on this day in 1937.
Random Quote for May 31, 2024
“I learned to be with myself rather than avoiding myself with limiting habits; I started to be aware of my feelings more, rather than numb them.”~Judith Wright Australian poet, author, environmentalist, and campaigner for Aboriginal land rights Judith Wright was born on this day in 1915.
Random Quote for May 30, 2024
“The view from space is really very special. From the window, you can look back at the Earth and see the stars around you.”~Helen Sharman British chemist and astronaut Helen Sharman was born on this day in 1963.
Random Quote for May 29, 2024
“Be fond of the man who jests at his scars, if you like; but never believe he is being on the level with you.”~Pamela Hansford Johnson English novelist, playwright, poet, and literary and social critic Pamela Hansford Johnson was born on this day in 1912.
Random Quote for May 28, 2024
“I wish you power that equals your intelligence and your strength. I wish you success that equals your talent and determination. And I wish you faith.”~Betty Shabazz American educator and civil rights advocate Betty Shabazz was born on this day in 1934/1936*. *(Her birth certificate has not been found. Her driver’s and nursing license has … Continue reading Random Quote for May 28, 2024
J.J. Shaun 