In My Soul to Keep, Miranda Clarke lands in Redemption, a prison in Leavenworth, Kansas. Redemption bears a striking resemblance to the real federal penitentiary in Leavenworth. That’s right, I was inspired by a maximum security prison. The Beginning In 1871 the United States realized that the stockades and fort prisons were inadequate. Congress passed… Continue reading Inspired by a Maximum Security Prison
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Declarations of Truth, Honor, and Independence
No discussion of Independence Day in the United States of America would be complete without talking about the document. The Declaration of Independence is more than a historical document. It is not a law or set of laws. It’s a statement of ideology. An ideology of truth, honor, and independence. An ideology that is controversial at times. And… Continue reading Declarations of Truth, Honor, and Independence
One Way to Learn to Write
An author’s journey can be long and torturous. Writing and publishing Lynette M. Burrows’s debut novel, My Soul to Keep, was only one stop on the road.
Energize Your Imagination: Be a Child
This post contains a video to reminder you that being an adult doesn’t mean you have to ONLY be adult. Energize your imagination: be a child.
Inspiration Never Gets Old
For this week’s post, I want to introduce you to a website full of inspiration. I’m talking about LaterBloomer.com by Debra Eve. Its tagline is “Creativity never gets old.” That’s true, but it’s also a site where Inspiration never gets old. Debra calls herself a proud later bloomer and possessor of many passions. On her… Continue reading Inspiration Never Gets Old