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Book Love
The other day a friend of mine was bragging that she never kept a book. Once she had read the last page of a novel or a nonfiction volume she would give it away or donate it, and in the … Continue reading
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Goodreads Giveaway for Hill Magick Dec. 25 – Jan 6
Stop by the Goodreads Giveway page and pick up a copy of Hill Magick starting Dec. 25 through Jan 6! https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway Here, have some cookies!
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What Makes A True Writer?
Does one painting make a real artist? Does having written a couple poems make one a true poet? Does playing a few games of volleyball on the beach one summer make one a genuine athlete? Does writing a story or … Continue reading
Bad Times at the El Royale
I found this film well-written, directed, and acted, containing intelligently done misdirections that change the course of the narrative and mess with the expectations of the audience. Much like the TV series Lost, the characters in Bad Times interact and … Continue reading
The Buzz
In July and August, the hot-weather insects are out in force. All sorts of obscure and icky insect sightings can occur during this time. You innocently leave your car and walk up to the front or back door of your … Continue reading
Free on Smashwords July 1 – 31
Download all my digital books for free on Smashwords from July 1 through July 31! Happy Independence Day!
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Smashwords special!
FROM MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 31, DIGITAL COPIES OF ALL MY BOOKS ARE FREE ON SMASHWORDS! ENJOY! https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/JF2018
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Active or Passive? It’s All Good!
Some activities are active, like skiing, knitting, gardening, playing the trumpet. They involve energy, time, and commitment. Other activities are passive in nature, such as going to a museum, listening to music, and watching a movie. They don’t require much … Continue reading
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Your Mind’s Eye
In your mind’s eye, do you picture the story you are reading or writing happening in real-life locations? Do you picture your favorite narrative taking place in your back yard, your grandmother’s farm, or the national park you and your … Continue reading
It’s So Simple!
Life is sometimes simple, except when it’s not. Writing isn’t simple, or at least I don’t find it so. Buying a house isn’t as simple as we would like it to be. Raising a puppy or a kitten isn’t as … Continue reading
A Ballad To Remember
Way back in the dinosaur days when I was in college, I wrote a lengthy term paper about English and Scottish ballads. The reason this song, If I Die Young by The Band Perry (available in Amazon digital music) fascinates … Continue reading
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Out of the Deep Freeze
The midwestern US has its share of cold snaps, but this year was a record-breaker. On the worst day the air temperature stood at -25° and the wind chill was reported at -49°. Today, the second day of February, the … Continue reading
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