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A Barrel of Fun #WeeklySmile

When thedays stay warm, and there’s no longer a threat of frost in the night, it’s time for us to getthe old barrel ready! It’s become one of our yearly traditions. This old barrel wasleft behind bythe people whohad this housebefore us, and one day, after walking through town and seeing shops and restaurants fill large pots with flowers outside their doors, I got the idea to make our ugly barrelinto a giant flower pot like theirs. And so it began.[image error]

Each year we try something new, different co...

“Quest” & “That Treat You Want” #Haiku

Haiku forRonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Challenge–a fun activity and contest that is open for everyoneto participate, and helps keep our creative writer’s mind active! This week’s words are: Rein & Quest.

“Quest”
Energy reined in
She prepares for the grim quest,
Skull Island ahead.
~
“That Treat You Want”
Such a cruel quest
He bought lettuce, not ice cream
Desire reined in.

2016 E. E. Rawls and Rawls E. Fantasy

Monday will be another installment of #weeklysmile, along with moreposts this week.Do...

Which One Do You Look Forward To Reading? #FishingForAnswers

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The Question: What do you look forward to most froman author’s newsletter?

Update’s about their life?

Updates about their books?

Giveaways, free stuff?

Their recommendations?

Extras, like short stories?

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Sky Town #MadnesSolver

Previous Chapter

Madnes Solver
Chapter 49:Sky Town

Read all thechaptershere. Enjoy!

Previously: In Wonderland,Madnes and his group have split up in their search for the 7 crystals of the Terraforming Spell (a dangerous spell currently threatening to destroy their home on Earth, Okinala island). Cheshire is with Cosmic, Harrey is with the orphans, and Madnes with Alice. They now journey throughtheir individual missions, but the Red King has his own plan to put a stop to them, sending out his k...

Dandelion Fun #WeeklySmile

artwork by Robin Wight

Me and my dad went outside on the lawn Sunday, which is covered in dandelions right now. There was a heavy breeze, so I pluckeda dandelion that had turned into a white puff of parachute seeds and blew on it. The breeze pushedthe seeds towards my dad, and he tried to dodge them as they clung to his clothes. Like a little kid again, I picked up more and blew, anglingit so more wouldblow on him.

He tried to blow some at me, but the wind drove them back intohim instead, an...

“Magic Touch” & “Night” #Haiku

It’s a magical theme this week! My haikus forRonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Challenge–a fun activity and contest that is open for everyoneto participate, and helps keep our creative writer’s mind active! This week’s words are: Magic & Glimmer.

“Magic Touch”
“A touch of magic
To light up the dark,” he said,
“A glimmer of hope.”
~
“Night”
A white orb floated
Across the pond like magic,
Moon’s trail glimmering.

2016 E. E. Rawls and Rawls E. Fantasy

This Tuesday is the next chapter in Madnes Solver!...

Do You Like Your Heroes Rare, Medium, Or Well-done? #FishingForAnswers

Sometimes an author has questions, and the best personto answer themisYOU. I am eagerto hear your thoughts through the polland comments below!

There are many different types of heroes, and we want to know whichtype is your favorite.

The Question: How do you like your heroes?

Rare: Has many issues, can be unfeeling and uncaring, almost an anti-hero, though they ultimately help save the day in the end.

Medium: Sometimes awkward, still learning, often fails though they try to succeed. Their hear...

Wolf By Wolf, a Review of the #historicalfiction novel by #RyanGraudin

Wolf by Wolf
—Ryan Graudin Genre:Historical Fiction

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Story contains: violence, action.

This is one of the best books I’ve read in a while! An intense read that kept me turning the pages. A historical fiction novel that’s based on the “what if’s” after World War 2, especially the “what if” Hitler had won.

This story was full of action, but not in a way that fries your brain(as some action movies do when so many kicksand explosions are happening all at once that you have no clue what...

It’s Finally Warm! Yes, I’m Excited. #WeeklySmile

Spring has been a long time coming here, in northern New England. Weeks of cold and rain, and not a leaf bud in sight. But since May arrived, it’s gotten mildly warmer, enough for the flowers to bloom, though not as full as they have been previousyears. I heard on the news that this spring is 10 degrees coolerthan normal for this time of year (10 degrees! ugh). All combined, it dampened my spirits; spring is one of my favorite seasons.

But just this Saturday the temperature soared, and as if...

“Storm’s Wonder” & “Battle’s Tide” #Haiku

My haikus forRonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Challenge–a fun activity and contest that is open for everyoneto participate, and helps keep our creative writer’s mind active! This week’s words are: Lightning & Rain.

“Storm’s Wonder”
Lightning grazes down
A kiss upon the bare earth
Rain promises life.
~
“Battle’s Tide”
His sword like lightning
Enemies flee his swift strength
Until arrows rain…

2016 E. E. Rawls and Rawls E. Fantasy

Next Wednesday will be a review of the novel Wolf by Wolf! This Monda...