Elizabeth Rawls's Blog, page 36
April 7, 2015
Bludgeon to Survive
My entryforthis week’s #BlogBattle challenge by Rachael Ritchey, where the challenge isto write a short story based onthat week’s chosen word. Visit the link to read more about it; anyone can participate, and it’s a great way to hone one’s writing skills!This week’s wordis the verb form of: “Bludgeon.” This story takes place soon after theshort story: Clover. If you haven’t read it yet, please do.Enjoy!
One…two… the sword came down in two bludgeoning chops. One… the blade arced left. Two… the...
April 3, 2015
Haiku: Knights’ Death
For RonovanWrites Weekly Challenge, which is a fun activity and contest, and is open for all to participate! This week’s words are: ill & rest. I hope you enjoy it.
“Knights’ Death”
The thunder bodes ill
Across a soaked battlefield,
In death the knights rest.
E. Rawls
March 30, 2015
The Fairy Who Wanted Easter
This is my short entryforthis week’s #BlogBattle challenge by Rachael Ritchey, where we have to write a short story based onthat week’s chosen topic; visit the link for more info. This week’s topic is: “Eggs,” which fits nicely withEaster almost here. This short story takes place many years before the first short story: Clover. If you haven’t read it yet, please do. :) Enjoy!
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Young Clover’s bare feet stomped through the grass, a basket of paints and a brush swinging back and forth in one...
Tell 5 Secrets Blog Hop
The talented, fabulous and funny blonde, BlondeWriteMore, sent me this blog hop challenge. She is a fellow blogger who never ceases to make me laugh with her sense of humor, and a fellow writer working on her coming-soon best seller! Her blog is witty, great, and lots of fun; check it out! I have to reveal 5 secrets, big or small, about myself and post them on my blog. Yikes! Secrets? Do I really have to tell secrets? At the end of the post I must nominate another blogger to suffer the same c...
March 26, 2015
Interview: Author Claire M. Banschbach
Today we have a special treat for you! Today is day 5 of the promotional Blog Tour for The Wildcat of Braeton, and I will be participating by holding an interview. We will be interviewing the author of The Rise of Aredor Series (books 1 & 2, and appropriate for all ages) author Claire M. Banschbach. We will now hear about her and her journey as an author. Be sure and enter the raffle giveaway for a chance to win a signed copy of her new book and a set of illustrations. First, let’s read what...
March 24, 2015
Haiku: “Danger Lurks”
RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Challenge #37 is: Foul & Sweet.
“Danger Lurks”
Her temper isfoul,
Thoughher soothing touch is sweet,
Danger lurks within.
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I’m happy to hear your thoughts on it.
March 23, 2015
New at DIY MFA: #5onFri – Five World-Building Tips for Writers of All Genres
I was considering writing my own post about World Building, and maybe I will sometime, but I want to draw attention to an article my friend, Sara Letourneau, has written on the subject. Inside are 5 great tips that are essential when building a world for your book, and they work for 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 ti...
March 21, 2015
RonovanWrites’ Week 36 #Haiku Challenge
This week, Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge, the two words given to us are: Field &Beacon. The challenge is that we write a haiku with both of these words in it. Here is mine! :)
“Field & Beacon”
The forlorn field wails,
Its song across Irish seas,
The beacon rings peace.
March 20, 2015
Got this email from an old friend…
Here’s some fun and laughs for you! I came across this when my friend Rachael Ritchey rebloged it. Enjoy :D
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Author Interview: Kima Prince
Today’s interview is with Kima Prince, author of the Badlands Fantasy series, books written for young readers but enjoyable for all ages, in the fantasy genre. Her website: HeHasPlans.com
Welcome Kima Prince! It’s great to have you here with us.
Glad to be here! Love your blog and the articles you put out! Writing, villains, poetry~
Aw, hehe, thanks! I try my best :) So, my first question is: What inspired you to begin the writing journey and become an author?
I’ve wanted to be an author sinc...
