How would you live if you knew exactly when you’d die? Would that strive you to make the most of your days, or cause you to squander the time you have. What if you carried a physical clock that ticked away each second, a constant reminder of the precise moment you’d take your last breath? Those and more are the questions that drive the dystopian series, Out of Time, by Nadine Brandes.
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Diving in
Have you ever seen the step you need to take, and been afraid to make the jump? Did you know the direction your life/job/career needed to go, but the thought of leaving your comfort zone just didn’t make logical sense? I’ve found myself in this place lately, and let me tell you, living the life God calls you to is exhilarating. [Read more…] about Diving in
The Old Wizard – Part Two
It’s time again for Fiction Friday! I hope you enjoyed Part One of the Old Wizard. Have you been waiting in suspense to find out what happens to Samuel and Karyn? I know I have! Will the dragon devour the children? Where is the Old Wizard? Today is your lucky day! Its time for Part Two of The Old Wizard. [Read more…] about The Old Wizard – Part Two
The Old Wizard – Part One
Welcome back for Fiction Friday! Today I’m sharing the first part to a short story I wrote. Leave a comment with your predictions of what will happen next, and come back next week for part two! [Read more…] about The Old Wizard – Part One
Celebrating Poetry
April is National Poetry Month. I’ve never considered myself to be much of a poetry fan, nor am I that skilled in their construction. However one of my favorite stories is filled with poems in many forms. From songs, to prophecies, to war chants and funeral songs, a poem can add lyrical depth to a special moment in any story. [Read more…] about Celebrating Poetry
Fiction Friday – The Toe Troll
Who doesn’t love a good Fairy Tale? The princess is locked in a tower. The prince has been turned into a frog. And the Giant has stolen the golden harp. We all grew up with these stories, whether they were directly from the brothers Grimm, or retold by Walt Disney. The April issue of Splickety’s Havok magazine took these well-known stories and encouraged writers to give them a twist.
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