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Tag! I'm it

Rachelle Rea Tagged me!
The Challenge
1. Go to page 77 of your manuscript (since I don't have a page 77 yet I went to page 17). 
2. Go to line 7.
3. Copy the next 7 lines/paragraphs.
4. Tag 7 other writers to do the same.
I am pleased share some my FBI book.  Meet Kate Mayfeild
Kate’s voice dropped to a pleading whisper. “Then believe me.”
“I have to explore all the possibilities,” the officer said unapologetically.
Kate sighed and leaned against the wall.  “Look, I know lawyers make your job harder.  They will sit here and tell me to say nothing and neither of us will be happy.  But if you’re not going to start by at least thinking I might be innocent, then I will call for a lawyer.”
The officer stood up, the chair making a screeching noise as it scraped the floor. “I think we will take a few minutes for a brake.”  He quickly exited the room, leaving Kate alone.
Kate turned and stared at the wall, keeping her back to the tinted window. She put her hands over her mouth and blinked away the unbidden tears that threatened to spill down her cheeks.
“God,” she prayed silently. “I know that I haven’t prayed or read in my bible as much as I should have lately.  I feel bad coming to you know when I need something, but here I am.  Please help me.  I don’t want to go to jail.  I don’t want to be put away for something I didn’t do.  I need someone who will believe me.”
She stood for a moment longer, and made she her eyes were dry. Then she spun around, ready to face even the intimidating window. She quickly found herself tripping over her chair and clutching at the table for support.  At that moment, the door opened, and someone she knew entered.
I Tag...Rebekah SnyderMolly Evangeline RebekahKatie McCurdy
RJ
Hannah Mills
E. Kaiser

Writing Saturday: R is for Reading

For any writer to become really good, they have to read a lot.  Before I was a writer, I read about one to three books a week.  Yes, I was/am a bookaholic and I like it.  I don’t read quite that many books anymore, mainly because I am too busy writing them.  However, I thought I would share with you some of my favorite childhood books.
We Were There with Richard the Lionhearted in the Crusades by Robert N. WebbThe Sower series of biographiesThe Boxcar ChildrenBooks by Grace Livingston HillAny G. A. Henty
What were your favorite books when you were a child?

Vacation is here!

This week and next I am on vacation.  So, what do I use my vacation for?

Writing devotionals for this blog

Writing book reviews (catch these reviews on my blog soon)


Editing my Medieval book
Starting my FBI book(Sneak peeks coming soon)
Oh and other non-writing things to, like reading some awesome books



What are you doing for your vacation?

Writing Saturday: Q is for Quint

I was surprised at my readers’ reaction to the character of Quint.  I had the most fun writing his character but I figured that most of my readers wouldn’t enjoy him as much as I did.  I was wrong. Quint ended up becoming a favorite to many people.  Here are 10 facts you may or may not know about Quint.
Quint is based off of Hans Solo[image error]
Quint has an Australian accent
A few people have asked me to write Quint’s backstory.  So are you ready?  Here are the opening lines of my future book.
Crash! Quint flinched at the sound of the lamp shattering against stone wall. His mother had lost it.“You were a mistake!” His mother yelled. “I wish you had never been born!”Quint recoiled, taking a step back from his mother and closing his heart, never to be opened again for anyone.
 As you can see, Quint had a rough childhood.
The reason Quint decided to help Maria is because she reminded him of his sister.
I hope you have enjoyed this peek behind the scenes of my characters.  If you did, let me know which character you want me to do next. 

Writing Saturday: P is for POV

Writers use a lot of abbreviations.  To a new writer, many blog posts can seem to be written in code.  I mean what how you are supposed to know that they are talking about when they write things like this:
So I was writing in my WIP and found that I slipped POV in the third chapter.  I have been doing the POV from the FMC but in chapter three I did it from the MMC.  I was really hoping to finish editing my MS this week, but it looks like that isn’t going to happen.
Confusing, isn’t it?  Well here is a handy guide to know what all those little abbreviations mean.
WIP – Work in ProgressMS – ManuscriptPOV – Point of ViewMC – Main CharacterFMC – Female Main CharacterMMC – Male Main Character
Did I miss any?  Let me know and I would be happy to decipher them for you.

22, 4, 1, ~ Milestones

Today I turn 22

My blog turns four


 And I have had a book published for a year
It has been a wonderful year.  I am glad I have gotten to share it with you.

To a Friend

Dear Maria Morris,

Today I published the paperback version of the last and final part of your story. I have to say it was a happy, and sad, moment all at the same time.  You have been with me since 2007 and now, five years later, it is time for us to say goodbye.

In the years to come I am sure that I will write many characters, and books that people will say are better then the Destiny Trilogy.  However, I can't see any of them effecting me as much as your story did. As I wrote and edited your story, I often found myself praying or crying with the message God had in the story for me.  In 2009 and 2010, two of the hardest years of my life, God used your story to bring me hope and comfort.

I thank God for the stories and for a main character like you, Maria.  I couldn't have asked for any better.  I will miss you.  I will never forget the lessons you taught me, or the blessing you have been to me.  I hope that we will meet in a book again, someday (Quint is already bugging me about writing his story).

Farewell, for now.

Yours ever,
Sarah

Relaxing Sunday

This Sunday I spend most day reading a wonderful book you can read my review here.  Today, I am busy working on a new book which I will share more about tomorrow.  See you then!

Oh, I almost forgot.  This is post 700 of this blog! Pretty cool milestone.

Writing Saturday: O is for Offer

What does you book have to offer to the world? 
Adventure?
Humor? Source
A Deep Character?[image error] Via Pinterest 
Romance? Source
Hours of Reading Pleasure? Source

A Plot that will send them back to The Book?[image error] via Pinterest

So, what is your book offer? It is something worth thinking about.  The answer might help you strengthen your story and make it better.  Whatever it is, don’t stop writing

The Rest of the Convention

I realized that I never finished my post of the GOP convention.  Mainly because on Friday, I stayed at the convention center with everyone else working on the party platform.  That was exhausting, but fun.


On Saturday I met up with two very sweet girls. Michelle and I had a great time walking around the vendors. Brittney and I went to TeenPact together in 2006.  We haven't seen each other in a while so it was fun to catch up. 


It was a great convention.  I can't wait to do it again in two years.


Rep. John Carter and me