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The Inside Scoop on Outlines
One of my younglings came to me this morning to show me the outline they had written for a book report I had assigned to them. While very neatly written, the content was basically an outline of an outline. It carefully detailed the steps one would take to write an outline with the glaring omission…
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2024 Hobbit Day Celebrations
September 22nd is a special day for Tolkien fans. First, it marks the birthdays of both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, and second, it is the day Frodo sets off on his journey away from the comforts of Bag End on a path that eventually leads him to Mount Doom. Back when I ran Middle-earth News,…
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Halfling Chores are the Best Chores
Fall is beginning to show its colors around Holly House gardens, and I couldn’t be happier. At long last, the heat of the summer is dissipating, and the temperatures are respectable enough to get back out into the soil. Seed collecting happens to be one of my favorite autumn tasks. Many of the native plants…
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A Story Within a Story
I’ll admit it, querying a novel is a difficult path to tread. It’s not because of the possible rejections or so much the waiting for a response, but due to the fact that I’m left with a feeling of incompletion. In my mind, Awakening won’t feel complete until it’s printed and physically in readers’ hands.…
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New Site Launch
I have finally managed to get my own website up and running again! It’s been a long time coming, and I appreciate everyone’s patience during the process. This new site will be where I post about my writing, gardening, and geekiness. All news and updates regarding my epic fantasy book series will be posted on…
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New Voices
Now that Awakening is being queried and I’m in the thick of waiting for the perfect agent to come along, fall in love with my manuscript, and send me an offer, I’ve turned my attention back on Book II. I had paused on the first draft close to the 25% mark, and when I went…
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I Dreamt of Turtles
It all started when my family arrived home one evening last week and found an adult eastern box turtle sitting in the middle of our driveway. Worried he’d end up getting squished, I jumped out of the vehicle and placed him near a small pond I had built earlier this past spring. My daughter, in…
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