War is a horrible thing. But sometimes, war is necessary. Towns, villages, and cities are destroyed. Many lives are changed, some for the better and some for the worse. Anna is about to discover just how World War II changed her life. Instead of focusing on the horrors of the crimes the Nazis committed during…
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Fiction Writing, Saint Patrick's Day & Other March Articles, Writing Prompts and Exercises
Leprechaun Facts
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• •Leprechauns are fairies, but they aren’t cute and loveable; instead, they are lustful, nasty, and capricious. They can be fun and awesome to be around one day, doing magic tricks that astound and delight you. But as soon as you do something that makes them mad, poof! You’re dead. Have you ever noticed that there…
Book Reviews, Fiction Writing, Historical Fiction, New Words Learned, Words
The Confessions of Young Nero – a Review
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Confusing Words from Hoar to Holly
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Richard Fenton & Andrea Waltz Interview – Serial Killers, a Ghost Detective, and Shadow Men
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• •What was the motivation to make the character of Mika so unlikable? Was the creation of “The Leg Collector” inspired by a particular serial killer? Who are the shadow men? What was the inspiration for the book cover? Mika is a character I love to hate. Was her character based on someone you have been…
Book Reviews, Fiction Writing, Historical Fiction, Mystery, New Words Learned, Paranormal, Romance, Suspense/Thrillers, Words
Onyx Webb: Book Five: Episodes 13, 14, & 15 – a Review
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Serial Killer – a Review
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Your Characters and Coffee
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• •Who had the pleasure of drinking the very first cup of coffee? Who first delighted in the deep, rich aroma that fills the air while it is brewing? A legend from Ethiopia talks about the possible beginnings of coffee as a beverage. It says a goat herder noticed that his goats had trouble sleeping after…