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June 14, 2013
Fan Fiction: Writing for Fun – Melanie Whithaus
In my previous post, I mentioned my love for fan fiction. I figure I could go into a little more detail about it for those of you who are unfamiliar with the phenomenon. According to Wikipedia, the definition of fan fiction is “is a broadly-defined fan labor term for stories about characters or settings written […]
June 13, 2013
EXCERPT from RECYCLED II
Chapter Two Alison peered through the field glasses and tried to bring the images into focus. There it was again. Movement, and a quick, bright reflection. She nudged Brad, lying next to her on the ridge, and he swung his own binoculars in the direction in which she pointed. The two of them slid backwards […]
June 12, 2013
Author Debbie Manber Kupfer, P.A.W.S.
Today’s interview is with Debbie Manber Kupfer, author of the upcoming teen fantasy novel, P.A.W.S. RHP intern Melanie Whithaus posed these questions after reading the book: Were the characters inspired by anyone you know personally? Nearly all of the characters in P.A.W.S. have character traits of people I have known, but just a few I […]
June 11, 2013
Slow Start, But Picking Up Speed!
TONS of things coming up this month at All on the Same Page Bookstore! This Saturday, local author Braxton DeGarmo (The Militant Genome and Indebted) will be presenting his new release, Looks That Deceive! He’ll be in the store from 1:00-3:00 p.m. I know it’s short notice, but it just kind of happened… yesterday! Thursday, […]
June 10, 2013
Prep Monday – Bugging Out or Bugging In?
When SHTF, do you have a plan? Should you stay or should you go? Heh. Regardless of which you choose, and that depends on a number of things, you need to be prepared to be able to do it. Reasons to stay: Defend your property Out of sight, out of mind You have a defensible […]
June 9, 2013
Prepper Acronyms
Reblogged from rmactsc: Ever wonder what all those acronyms mean that preppers use? The following list will help you out. ACOG - Advanced Combat Optic Gunsight. Combines magnification, red dot and is self illuminating so no batteries are needed. AK - Automat Kalashnikov. Rifles well known for their robustness. AK-47 - Early generation AK carbine […]
June 7, 2013
Rachel’s Reflections on Writing
From our RHP/AOTSP intern, Rachel, on the mechanics of writing – she makes some great points! Tell us, in the comments, what you think about her methods and how you feel about writing versus typing: There are many different ways to tell stories. People first told stories orally and through art. As we further developed […]
June 6, 2013
Recharging
Every writer needs to take a break occasionally, step back, reassess, and so forth. Where do you go and/or what do you do? A particular place? A certain activity? What gets you going again, what inspires you? Me, I go to camp. Yes, the same camp in REDUCED and REUSED. Yes, it’s still there, and […]
June 5, 2013
INNspiring Breakfasts – Kriss Royer
Today I’m interviewing Kriss Royer, author of INNspiring Breakfasts and owner of the High Street Victorian B&B in Boonville, Missouri. Kriss is one of the sweetest people you’ll ever meet, and she makes an amazing cheesecake. I don’t think you can go wrong with any of her recipes, and I can personally attest to those […]
June 4, 2013
Memories Of The S.S. Admiral
Reblogged from Ink & Embers: Memories of the S.S. Admiral It was absolutely the coolest job for a teen to have at the time. As a crew member of the S.S.Admiral, you were being paid to be in attendance at the biggest weekend party in the area. Oh sure, the work was hard; having to […]
