Similes-Metaphors-Golf Balls and Snow

Similes and Metaphors I recently read a quote by Kira McFadden that said: “In some ways, working with similes and metaphors is similar to “ly” adverbs. Having a few is okay, but most of the time, the writer will strengthen his or her work by describing the scene...

I’M BLOGGING TODAY @ ROMCONINC.COM

Hey, Everybody! Today I’m guest blogging over at http://romconinc.com/index.php?option=com_lyftenbloggie&view=entry&id=2429 So copy and paste that site and head on over to read a fun blog about Who Is Ann Everett? AND, while you’re there, leave a...

Let’s Talk About Characters

If you’ve been writing for a while, this will be old information. But, I think it’s worth repeating. In each story, there should be a range of characters with different voices, traits, and personalities. In YOU’RE BUSTING MY NUPTIALS,(due for release Sept. 1) I have...

SUNSHINE BLOG AWARD

Normally, I don’t take part in this type of thing, but my cyber-friend Cathy Dougherty, author of In Polyester Pajama’s, nominated me, so I thought I’d play. It’s simple really. Just answer the 10 questions below, then pass them on to the 10...

HOW I WRITE

I’ve only been seriously writing for about six or seven years. Before that, I piddled with cutesy, silly, poems I composed for different occasions. I wrote them because I was cheap and didn’t want to buy a card and plus, I always thought people enjoyed originality vs....

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