The origin of April Fool’s Day, the holiday that delights those who love to play practical jokes, is a mystery, although it is believed to have had its beginnings in France sometime during the 1500s. No one is safe from pranks, practical jokes, and hoaxes on this day when humor reigns. There have been some…
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Fiction Writing, Poisons, Writing Prompts and Exercises
Arsenic, the King of Poisons
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• •Arsenic, cyanide, and strychnine are the classic poisons. The seemingly innocent little old ladies in Arsenic and Old Lace, one of my favorite movies, used these three poisons together in their deadly elderberry wine. One gallon of their elderberry wine contained one teaspoon of arsenic, half a teaspoon of strychnine, and just a pinch of cyanide.…
Fiction Writing, Holidays, Saint Patrick's Day & Other March Articles, Writing Prompts and Exercises
Saint Patrick’s Day: Myths, Facts, & Writing Prompts
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Leprechaunophobia – the Fear of Leprechauns
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Barbie Day, Panic Day, and Other Unusual Holidays
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• •Do you prefer to write mysteries or romances, thrillers or fantasies, science fiction or historical fiction? Whatever genre you prefer to write in, I’m sure you can find a way to include one of these unusual holidays that occur on March 9 to add a bit of something different to your story. Do you own…
Fiction Writing, Suffering for Beauty, Writing Prompts and Exercises
Suffering for Beauty – Foot Binding
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Volcano Picture Writing Prompts
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Toy Soldier Day & Other Unique Holidays
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• •Do you prefer to write mysteries or romances, thrillers or fantasies, science fiction or historical fiction? Whatever genre you prefer to write in, I’m sure you can find a way to include one of these offbeat holidays that occur on March 4 to add a bit of something different to your story. On Benjamin Harrison…
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National Tooth Fairy Day & Other Cool Holidays
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• •How will you celebrate Polar Bear Day? Will you go to the zoo to see polar bears, or will you seek them out in their natural habitat? Are you brave enough to swallow a sword on International Sword Swallowers Day? On National Tooth Fairy Day, will you watch The Tooth Fairy or Darkness Falls? Will you snooze…