Monthly Archives: July 2011

Friday Fiction: The Power of Three

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

Among the mainstays in the world of fiction is the TRILOGY. As I cracked upon Mockingjay, the third book in the Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, I wondered why a set of three is so common.    It made me … Continue reading →

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Speaking the Queen’s English (Or At Least Her Servant’s Bloody English)

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

“England and America are two countries separated by a common language.” George Bernard Shaw If you’ve watched BBC comedies or attempted to look for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in a British bookstore, you quickly discover that there are … Continue reading →

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Monday Musings: Generation TV

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

I was recently reading comments on an author’s blog (probably Tiffany A. White, but I can’t find the post) and noticed that several people were talking about Saved by the Bell – which I don’t think I’ve ever seen!  That show … Continue reading →

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So Writer, What’s Your Day Job?

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

Instead of talking about books today, I’m talking about writers!  Actually, about writers before they could pay the bills as writers.  When people ask me what I do now, I respond that I am a writer.  If they probe about … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: My Fabulous Friequaintances

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

Ever wanted to invent a word?  Have you contemplated an object, concept, or process that doesn’t have an exact word to describe it? With a teen and tween in my family, we have some rules about social media.  Since what … Continue reading →

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Monday Musings: Time to Experiment!

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

I have mentioned before that I write lessons for a youth Christian camp which I’ve been involved with for years.  In addition, I have worked in children’s ministry and taught numerous Bible classes.  Always looking for interesting ways to convey … Continue reading →

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Friday Fiction: Celebrities Write for Children

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

Last week, I talked about how celebrities (actors, comedians, politicians, etc.) often try their hand at writing books (last week’s post). You can add the word “author” to the bios of Carrie Fisher, Steve Martin, William Shatner, and Pamela Anderson. Celeb novels … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: The Perfect Comeback

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

“The only gracious way to accept an insult is to ignore it; if you can’t ignore it, top it; if you can’t top it, laugh at it; if you can’t laugh at it, it’s probably deserved.”  – J.Russel Lynes The … Continue reading →

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Things I Did as a Child, But I’m Still Alive

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

I grew up in the 1970’s (well, 1980’s for high school).  As a mother, I have noticed that some things have changed since then – you know, besides the personal computer, internet, fashion, etc.  I’m thinking specifically about safety.  In … Continue reading →

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Friday Fiction: A Secret to Getting Published

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

Want to become a best-selling author? I have the secret to unbridled success! Become a celebrity first.  Of course, celebrities have long been known for publishing memoirs, autobiographies, and tell-all books. But in recent years, a large number of the famed and fortuned … Continue reading →

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