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Welcome to August and Our Newest Round of ‘WTF, 2020!?’

First, I have to announce something big!  Starting on Monday is the Binge-Worthy Book Festival run by N.N. Light.  It’s their second year doing it and it’s a lot of fun.  Check out new authors and books every day.  There … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Putting Ice Cream in Fiction?

It’s on the list of post ideas . . . I have no real idea why.  You can guess that I made it at night when I was hungry.  The more I think about it, the more I realize that … Continue reading →

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At Least I Got Some Writing Done

This was certainly a week to remember. The title above is actually the highlights of a really trying and emotionally exhausting time.  It actually led to me scheduling a post for August 2nd about parenting and autism.  I’d do it … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Desert Adventures: Don’t Forget the Sand

A lot of things can be forgotten when you’re writing about a desert adventure.  We may focus on one problem and forget others.  Helps to do some research on how these places really are, but that doesn’t mean things can’t … Continue reading →

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Otto’s Oasis Outfitter Organization: Buy 5 Palm Trees, Get a Giant Boulder Free

Hope you enjoyed the long walk.  Have a glass of cool water before we start.  Cold water will hurt your stomach after dealing with the heat.  Now, I assume you’ve already purchased the area for building.  We do many things … Continue reading →

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Desert Adventures: Hard to Do Without Writing ‘Dessert’ By Accident At Least Once

I’ve actually talked about sea journeys and a few other specific types over the years, but I realized that I never touched on this one.  Desert adventures have been really popular for a long time.  You find it in many … Continue reading →

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A Test of Empathy

I watch it unfold A test of the heart Can you act to protect another? Shield a stranger from harm Even if it requires discomfort? Do you care Beyond your circle? These questions are silent Never being spoken Drowned by … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That

My week began with a tabletop RPG at a friend’s where we sat outside and spread out for social distancing.  Each of us got our own pizza and it lasted for a little over 6 hours.  Of course, it was … Continue reading →

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Surviving Through the Week

Monday strikes with fangs A jolt of reality That many wish would fade * Tuesday is slightly better The sting is gone Replaced by a serene focus * Wednesday is halved Beginning with groans And ending with hope * Thursday … Continue reading →

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Writing Indoors: A Test of Isolation or Socialization?

This one is more my style.  I’m definitely more of an indoors author than an outdoors one, which is my choice.  Specifically, I prefer to write at home.  Here is where I have full control over my surroundings and I … Continue reading →

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