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March 20, 2015

New at DIY MFA: #5onFri – Five World-Building Tips for Writers of All Genres

Originally posted on Sara Letourneau's Official Website & Blog:
TodayI’m joiningDIY MFA for their weekly series #5onFri (Five on Friday)! It’s where writers listfive of something – writing tips, recommended novels, etc. – that fall under a specific theme…
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Published on March 20, 2015 11:53

Goodreads Giveaway Books are On Their Way!

So, I had my first ever Goodreads Giveaway this month, and I’ll be doing another for The Beauty Thief at some point in the months to come; it will probably be in September/October, before book two comes out. :) But … Continue reading
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Published on March 20, 2015 11:24

March 19, 2015

And the 4LeafClover SS Winner is . . .

So, I’ll tell you who I chose as the winner of Week 1 #BlogBattle: Four-Leaf Clover in just a minute, but first I’ve got to tell you how difficult it was to decide! Seriously, people. It was like deliberating over … Continue reading
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Published on March 19, 2015 10:16

March 18, 2015

Can I just?

Can I just cry? I’m just blessed by the most kind and supportive people in my life. I never want to forget how rare that can be. I deserve nothing that I have or receive, and I’m so very, very … Continue reading
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Published on March 18, 2015 23:28

Next Week’s #BlogBattle Topic: Side Table

Week Two #BlogBattle Topic:Side Table Post it: Tuesday, March 24th, 2015. Ah, my friends! Battle with me! Let’s put our creativity to work and write some short stories! It doesn’t need to be long. In fact, if you like a … Continue reading
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Published on March 18, 2015 13:22

It’s the Middle of the Night & I’m Feeling Artistic

Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: bored, fun, PaintShop, photo, photo manipulation, photograph, photography, self-portrait, tired
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Published on March 18, 2015 01:18

March 17, 2015

Trailer addiction!

Filed under: Book Related, My Writing Journey Tagged: betrothal, Betrothed, Book Trailer, kingdom, love, marriage, Rachael, Rachael Ritchey, realms, Ritchey, The Beauty Thief, Trailer, Twelve Realms
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Published on March 17, 2015 15:07

History of St. Patrick’s Day (What I Can Remember, Anyway)

So, we all love St. Paddy’s Day for the green and the four-leaf clovers and the luck. We think of the Irish and their tenacity, gumption, and . . . beer. I happen to appreciate this holiday. I love the … Continue reading
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Published on March 17, 2015 10:47

4 Leaf Clover #BlogBattle

One Never Really Need Grow Up I lie in the clover, my nose pressed into the dewy dampness. My brother already gave up and went home. He and I are as different as night and day when it comes … Continue reading
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Published on March 17, 2015 00:02

March 16, 2015

Week 36 #Haiku Challenge w/RonovanWrites

Field & Beacon A beacon of hope Flashes before weary eyes The field of battle OR Distracting beacon Clouding my vision tonight O’er a field of gloom RonovanWrites’ Weekly #Haiku Challenge # 36Beacon & FieldFiled under: My … Continue reading
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Published on March 16, 2015 21:54