Here is a little gift for all of you. It’s a link to something that is just flat funny. If you like Shakespeare, you will really love this one.http://biggeekdad.com/2011/11/the-three-little-pigs/#.Tt7qe3p6n5F.facebookThis second link is for my writing friends. It’s a great blog post on character development. Enjoy! http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2012/03/22/ten-character-development-tips/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+WritingAndIllustrating+%28Writing+and+Illustrating%29I know I’ve been posting less than usual this year,… Continue reading One for the Murphys Review and Give-away
Category: Writing
News and a Review: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
"I can't understand why a person will take a year to write a novel when he can easily buy one for a few dollars." ~ Fred AllenI would just like to say to Fred Allen (no, I cannot really speak to the dead, but often wish I could), that if it only took a year,… Continue reading News and a Review: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
I’m Back … With a Book Review of May B.
Hello Blog Readers. I know some of you must think I fell off the edge of the world, but I didn’t. After the craziness of the holidays, my husband was hit with some serious germs, and I have spent my time nursing and worrying. We aren’t out of the woods yet and won’t be for… Continue reading I’m Back … With a Book Review of May B.
Here – On Our Stage – The Fabulous Dawn Lairamore!
It's that time of year, so I'm a little slow with posts, but this one is really worth waiting for! Things will pick up after the first of the year. And I would like to wish all of you the happiest of holidays, whichever holidays you celebrate. I wish you quiet time with those you… Continue reading Here – On Our Stage – The Fabulous Dawn Lairamore!
A Couple of Things and a Book Review of The Summer of Hammers and Angels
"I can't understand why a person will take a year to write a novel when he can easily buy one for a few dollars." ~ Fred AllenI’m old enough to remember Fred Allen, so thought I’d pass this little quote along. It made me smile. And wonder about my sanity just a little.I also have… Continue reading A Couple of Things and a Book Review of The Summer of Hammers and Angels
You Can’t Eat a Princess Review and Interview with Author Gillian Rogerson
As I've mentioned before, I write book reviews for the Sacramento Book Review. I only review books for kids -- young adult, middle grade, and picture books. It's great fun and I get to read many books I might not run across otherwise. Recently I reviewed a fabulous picture book called You Can't Eat a… Continue reading You Can’t Eat a Princess Review and Interview with Author Gillian Rogerson
Two Good Books — Okay for Now by Gary D. Schmidt and The Lost Mother by Mary McGarry Morris
This morning I took out a comma and this afternoon I put it back in again. ~ Oscar WildeAs you may have read in my last post, I’d been having more days like this one of Oscar Wilde’s than I’d like, but just lately, I have to say, “I’m back!” I’m writing a lot and… Continue reading Two Good Books — Okay for Now by Gary D. Schmidt and The Lost Mother by Mary McGarry Morris
The Mother of All Funks or Putting the Fun Back in DisFUNctional
If you are reading this in your email, don’t forget to click on the headline to go to my blog. If you haven’t subscribed yet, please do. Oh, and I love comments.Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not… Continue reading The Mother of All Funks or Putting the Fun Back in DisFUNctional