Merry Farmer's Blog, page 53
July 1, 2012
Original Prologue of The Loyal Heart
So I was searching through the first draft of The Loyal Heart this morning looking for the names of Ethan’s parents and I came across this. This is the original Prologue that I had conceived for the very first draft … Continue reading →
June 29, 2012
Psychic Powers? I Got ‘Em
So you probably didn’t know this, but I’m psychic. Yes I am. Cool, eh? Well, sort of. I mean, people have one of a couple of different reactions when I tell them I’m psychic. Usually it’s either “Duh, there’s no … Continue reading →
June 26, 2012
Tips for Writing Faster
I was once involved in an online discussion with a bunch of writers on the topic of which we enjoyed more, drafting or editing a story. I was shocked and amazed to hear so many of my fellow writers declaring … Continue reading →
June 25, 2012
Medieval Monday – Illuminated Manuscripts
And now we come to my favorite aspect of medieval art: Illuminated Manuscripts. I have loved medieval manuscripts and art since I was given my first calligraphy set as a child. I found something uncommonly beautiful in the intricate, inked … Continue reading →
June 22, 2012
Farmer Merry
I swore at the beginning of this spring, when the weather started getting warmer and I could venture out onto my balcony, that I would not torture any plants this summer by attempting to grow them. That’s what I said … Continue reading →
June 21, 2012
To Free or Not to Free, That is the Question
The hardest part of writing for an Indie Author is finding an audience. You could write the best book that the world has ever seen, but unless you’re able to find people to read it nothing will become of it. … Continue reading →
June 19, 2012
The Comfort of Childish Things
Tomorrow is the birthday of someone who is very special to me. He’s my oldest friend. He knew me from the day that I was born. He watched over me through my earliest years, was my shoulder to cry on … Continue reading →
June 18, 2012
Medieval Monday – Written in Stone
In the Middle Ages, art was highly accessible to the masses. Stained glass windows filled cathedrals with light and stories. Any peasant attending mass on a Sunday could sit and stare at these light-filled wonders. But they weren’t the only … Continue reading →
June 15, 2012
The Best Pick-Up Line Ever
I love stories of how people met. There’s always something interesting in the chain of events that bring people together. You never know how it’s going to turn out, but you can’t beat the story of how it all started. … Continue reading →
June 14, 2012
Five Reasons You Should Be Reading Historical Romance
Today in the world of Romance, Paranormal is queen. I don’t know who started it, Stephanie Meyers or Sherrilyn Kenyon or even Anne Rice. Whoever gets the credit, the Romance world is awash in vampires, shape-shifters, and even angels these … Continue reading →
