Book Review, Writing

Tahn: A book review of the exciting novel by LA Kelly

I picked Tahn out of the many books my husband owned and sat down to read it. I needed something that promised a good love story, some heart-warming moments, phenomenal action, and faith that meant something. Tahn delivers on all accounts. Set in a medieval world, we meet Tahn, a legendary mercenary. As he kidnaps… Continue reading Tahn: A book review of the exciting novel by LA Kelly

Tips and Tricks, Writing

Quick Tip #12

When starting a story, write at least five small anecdotes about your main character that are not related to the plot and may never be used within your story.  This allows you to get to know your character better and they will come off the page as a much more well-rounded character even if you… Continue reading Quick Tip #12

WordSmith Musings, Writing

Easter Wings: A poem

Enjoy this poem regarding the death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus suffered death on our behalf, death we deserved as sinful beings. He was brought back to life three days later and offers freely a gift of eternal life for all. Learn more about that here. Easter Wings BY GEORGE HERBERT Lord, who createdst man… Continue reading Easter Wings: A poem

Original Work, Writing

Toasted: A romantic and humorous short play

Enjoy a small romantic and humorous play about an attempted proposal. If ever you've thought abut writing a play or film script, I offer writing consultations and writing tips. Sign up for my email list now so you don't miss any of the writing goodness! The restaurant is small and intimate. Tables are lit by… Continue reading Toasted: A romantic and humorous short play

Tips and Tricks, WordSmith Musings, Writing

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Interested in starting a novel, short story, blog, essay, thesis? But you're just not quite sure how? Or do you have a few questions about a piece of writing you're working on? Want to go over title ideas? Flesh out a character? Writing help of any kind? Thanks to the current state of things, I… Continue reading FREE Writing Consultations For a Limited Time

Tips and Tricks, Writing

Quick Tip #11

Writing a villain? Within the first meeting, include these three things to make them terrifying but utterly compelling to readers. A dangerous or “evil” conviction they hold and why Something they have lost as a result Something/someone they love (not obsessed, that’s different) or care about deeply (people are generally best but it still works… Continue reading Quick Tip #11

Original Work, Writing

Diamonds: A Flash Fiction Romance Story

They slipped out. Those simple words that were never meant to see daylight, let alone parade out in to it. Like a wet glass in a soapy hand, they slipped and shattered into a million pieces. There was no way to ever undo it and there was no way I could ever piece it back… Continue reading Diamonds: A Flash Fiction Romance Story