Merry Farmer's Blog, page 49

Why I Don’t Have a Blog Post Today

Blogs are an essential part of the writer’s experience.  I think most writers have them these days, which makes perfect sense.  Our blog posts are aimed to entertain, educate, and keep in touch with our readers.  They’re also here to … Continue reading →

How I Fell in Love with Romance Novels

Once upon a time, many years ago, I was stuck in a frightening, cruel, and heartless place.  It was called HIGH SCHOOL. Now I’ve heard rumors about this place called High School.  I’ve heard that it’s a teenage paradise.  I’ve … Continue reading →

Plot versus Story Line – The Subtle But Big Difference

The most difficult writing challenge for me is and has always been plot.  You’d think plot would be easy considering it’s what happens in a book.  Ah, but I write character driven stories.  For me the most important thing, the … Continue reading →

Frederick the Great? More Like Frederick the Awesome!

Okay, he’s technically not anywhere near being medieval and it is Monday, but Frederick the Great has been on my mind this past week.  What?  Who?  With a name like Frederick can he really be all that Great?  Simple answer, … Continue reading →

The Next Big Thing

Normally I don’t go in for tagging-type blogs posts, but when my great friend Samantha Warren tagged me for The Next Big Thing I just couldn’t resist.  So here you go!  My next big thing…. What is the working title … Continue reading →

Western Wednesday – How the Chinese Built the Transcontinental Railroad

Every once in a while you come across a tidbit of American history that, for whatever reason, no one ever taught you in school.  I came across one of those bits while doing research about the building of the First … Continue reading →

Writers Should Not Be Writers

Writing is serious hard work.  It requires patience, dedication, focus, a commitment to learning the necessary skills, practice, and, if you’re published or planning to publish, time spent marketing.  Non-writers may have a hard time understanding this.  Beginning writers may … Continue reading →

Medieval Monday – Medieval Germany

If you’re anything like me, the overwhelming majority of your education about the Middle Ages while in school was about England.  Maybe a smidgen about France.  But even in high school I always wondered what was going on in Germany … Continue reading →

Writers and Coffee – The Truth is Out

There are so many fantastic stereotypes about writers.  We’re creative loners.  We want everyone to listen to our stories but only if we don’t have to make eye-contact with them.  We walk around with our heads in the clouds.  We’re … Continue reading →

Naughty Prince Harry Again

Okay, for better or for worse, once again I have to say that the only reaction I can muster to the naughty goings-on of Prince Harry in Las Vegas last week is giddy amusement.  I know, he’s a prince and … Continue reading →