I’ve been a widow for a little more than 90 days. Widow. I loathe that word. It’s a word that defines someone by the loss of a loved one. Typically, I want my Monday posts to be inspirational or motivational, so why write such a negative title? Because it’s true. The first ninety days of… Continue reading The First Ninety Days of Being a Widow Sucks
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Story Time Reviews “Lost Girls” by Jane Yolen
Story Time Reviews is a blog series that offers reviews of stories both read and read aloud. Today Story Time Reviews “The Lost Girls” by Jane Yolen is a 1999 winner of the Nebula Award for Best Novelette and a retelling of Peter Pan—with a twist. It originally appeared in the short story collection titled,… Continue reading Story Time Reviews “Lost Girls” by Jane Yolen
A Strong Woman and her Silent Spring Inspired the Environmental Movement
In the summer of 1962, The New Yorker published Silent Spring by Rachel Carson as a serial in three parts. President John F. Kennedy read it, and in August the newly published book became an instant bestseller. Ultimately, the book led a nationwide ban on DDT, sparked a nation’s awareness and interest, and the creation… Continue reading A Strong Woman and her Silent Spring Inspired the Environmental Movement
Add Power to Your Creativity with the Basics
Whether you are just learning about your creativity or have been a creative forever, you can add power to your creativity with the basics. Regular review of the basics of your craft will keep your skills sharp. But remember to revisit these eight basics of creativity. That will also sharpen your skills. Create Something Every… Continue reading Add Power to Your Creativity with the Basics
From Vultures to Family It’s First Line Friday
The first line of a story, we’re told, must hook the reader. Implied is that the reader will not buy the book if the first line isn’t great. From Vultures to Family It’s First Line Friday. These entries are from Amazon, my personal library, or other online booksellers. Do these first lines hook you? Do… Continue reading From Vultures to Family It’s First Line Friday