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March 21, 2016
Bronchitis is Yuck.
That’s what’s had me down for the past nine days. Finally had to go to the doc since I just wasn’t getting better. I woke up this morning ready to go back to sleep. I cried a little when I told my husband how bad I still felt, and he drove me to the urgent […]

Published on March 21, 2016 15:41
March 15, 2016
Words That Matter: Ellie Maloney Is 2 Months Old
Originally posted on Ellie Maloney:
? Credit: Ellie Maloney Can you believe that it’s been only two months since I started this blog? Wow. I sure feel like it’s been a lot longer. In such a short period of time, I’ve met so many new people, talked to a lot of you over the comments.…
? Credit: Ellie Maloney Can you believe that it’s been only two months since I started this blog? Wow. I sure feel like it’s been a lot longer. In such a short period of time, I’ve met so many new people, talked to a lot of you over the comments.…

Published on March 15, 2016 21:15
Egging You On: A Reprisal
Happy One Year #BlogBattle Anniversary! So, “Egging You On” was my week 3 #BlogBattle story, and while I’m partial to my strange addiction to Mad Mona, I’ve decided to pull this one out of the file instead. When I wrote it I wanted more from the story, so why not revisit it a bit and […]

Published on March 15, 2016 10:07
One Year #BlogBattle Celebration Week 53! Entries & Voting
So as I explained last week–here–we are doing #BlogBattle a little differently this week. Of course, I feel like I’ve left out any newbies who would have liked to have joined today! So for you, it’s not too late! Write a story with the theme word: YEAR. You’ve got all day to post it. :) […]

Published on March 15, 2016 00:27
March 14, 2016
I hate being sick…
But as my other half often reminds me, he doesn’t know anyone who enjoys it. At this point this cold, flu–whatever–is affecting my eye sight. Everything is fuzzy, which tells me my blood pressure is probably low or I’m super-duper dehydrated…or a combination of the two. I’m just whining at you right now to forewarn […]

Published on March 14, 2016 23:26
March 8, 2016
Chocolate Deception
#BlogBattle 52 Theme: Hair — Genre: Drama/Romance — Part 3 Meet Teresa, or Terry as her friends call her. Terry is a smart, savvy, and rather clumsy confectioner. Her candy shop is called the Corner Confectionery and over the course of the last year she’s built up a strong business. But Blaine Industries’ up and […]

Published on March 08, 2016 22:58
How to Add a Category to Your Menu on WP
I know there are so many different and fun things to do to make your blog/website amazing on WordPress and one thing that’s super helpful is if you have certain Categories (e.g. “Blog Battle” or “My Stories” or “Author Advice” or whatever). See, I’ve categorized this post as “Author & Blogger How To” because it […]

Published on March 08, 2016 02:11
#BlogBattle 52 “Hair” Entries & Voting
***ATTENTION: Click here to read the One Year #BlogBattle Anniversary Post for Next Week’s Battle instructions! #BlogBattle 52 Story Theme:Hair (basic rules at the bottom of the post) Post your story by 11:59 PM PST on Tuesday! I add them here throughout the day on Tuesday. Look for stories using #BlogBattle on Twitter, too! Wednesday, […]

Published on March 08, 2016 00:20
When Characters Come to Life: Spotlight on Adela
When a mysterious woman arrives at his castle claiming to be a seamstress, he knows she is more than she seems.

Published on March 08, 2016 00:05
March 7, 2016
The Needy
A #BlogBattle Story By Bekah The Needy Have you ever wondered what it is like being bald? Well I can tell you this: If you think bald people complain that they want hair, you are wrong. Everyone with hair complains more. Everyone would assume that bald people want hair, but I don’t! I don’t need […]

Published on March 07, 2016 23:59