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Picture & Quote Inspirations: The Smell of Possibility

Hey there, how's everyone this past week?

Me? I've been pushing myself bit by bit at work. Not soaring to the sky, but ... still flapping on. I'll always need a dose of motivation on work productivity. So ... ready?

{All images from Pinterest, linked to the pages they were shared on that platform.}

Have you worked hard today? Given it your best? (Or at least 85-90% of your best?) Well done, my dear!
And remember, the idea is to keep burning bright, not burning out. For it'll take us a lot more wo...

The Street We Grew Up Fearing

It is that spooky time of the year ~~~

I used to love getting spooked. By stories. By films (does anyone else's neck prickle at the mention of Carrie, the Prom Queen? And Freddy Kreuger?). By tales we told one another in school. I still seek the thrill once in a while.

And recently, I came across this interview with horror writer, R. L. Stine .

Don't know who he is?

Gasp! Oh, the horror!

R. L. Stine is the author of the Goosebumps and Fear Street series. I haven't read the former, but I was a huge,...

Picture Book Feature: Red

"Who saw what happened?" our teacher asks.

Should I say something? Why me?

Me? Against the rest of the class?

No way. I'm not crazy.

What I want to do is scream really loud.

And pound my fists.

And yell that it has to stop.

But I stay silent.

I've read about this picture book on several blogs some time ago. It is about bullying. It is about standing up to the bully. It is almost everything we would expect from a children's book on this alarming issue.

Bet you didn't expect though ...

The protagonist of...

Picture & Quote Inspirations: Stoke that Fire

Last week, I came across several blogs all discussing the same topic: how discouraging it can get in our field of writing, getting published and selling.

Thought I'll contribute a round of pictures/pins to cheer us on and stoke that productivity fire (don't worry, it's a gentle kindle). I could certainly use these whenever my own fire subsides beneath wet wood and smelly smoke replaces it.

Ready?
Reminder to self: block out all the could-haves and should-haves, and focus on your work today. Some...

Middle Grade Feature: The Magician's Elephant

I must be on a poetic, breathtaking wintry-read mood these two weeks. {Have you checked out my feature of the quaint, wordless Fox's Garden last week?}

This week, for my middle-grade recommendation, I have:
an orphan surviving on a fortune teller's words, a mistreated elephant, and a down-and-out magician.

"Speak," said the fortune-teller. "Ask."

"My parents," said Peter.

"That is your question?" said the fortune-teller. "They are dead."

Peter's hands trembled. "That is not my question," he said. "...

Picture Book Feature: Fox's Garden

What can I tell you about this picture book?

That it is about a fox, lost in the forest. It finds its way into a village and tries to seek shelter.

A dangerous being! Fiery red, unfamiliar creature from the woods!Folks drive it away. Shoo! Kick! Off you go!

It runs away, into a deserted greenhouse.

Only a boy sees it.

He brings a basket of food and enters the greenhouse ...

What can I tell you about this picture book?

That sometimes only children seem to be able to understand the need to be kind and...

Have You Found Your Three Hobbies?

Hey, my lovelies, how are you this week? Do you currently have the three hobbies mentioned above?

I have a hobby (or two) to make me money ~ tutoring and writing.

I also have a hobby to keep me in shape ~ swimming.

And one (or three) to help me stay creative ~ reading, writing & painting.

Though of late, one group of hobbies is slightly weaker than the other two. Self-awareness and honesty are always important to anyone who's out there making her own path as she walks.


Honest moment: I know I need...

I Can Finally Offer It Here

Good News! In this week's post, you'll read about:
* My Clearest Me ~ so this is what is happening ...
* New cover for Little Orchid ~ thanks to everyone who chipped in!


Some time ago, I decided to pull my first picture ebook, My Clearest Me, off all retailers. Here's why: Important! Don't Buy My Book.

Now that it is officially unavailable on Amazon, Kobo, B&N and all, I can finally offer it elsewhere.

Here.

I can finally offer it here.

You might have a few questions. I'll try my best at answering t...

Three Remarkable Journeys. Three Unwavering Spirits.

A graphic novel about three historical world-travellers.

If you want to do it, you can do it. The question is: Do you want to do it?
~ Nellie Bly, Girl Reporter

Towards the end of the nineteenth century, the public, inspired by Jules Verne's AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS, was thirsty for adventure. Many adored the idea of travelling around the world. Three indomitable spirits stepped up and made their individual, fascinating journeys.


THOMAS STEVENS, WHEELMAN, 1884
A young American miner, who wa...

In Case You're Checking In ...

Major construction going on at home. It's a governmental upgrading project for many of us who live in flats.Terribly inconvenient, but when it's done, I understand it will be extremely beneficial for the elderly (whole new bathrooms with anti-slip tiles, no pipe leakage ~ hopefully, and grip bars for more safety).


I've been trying to keep up with work but it's been pathetic. Don't want to waste your time reading a rushed through book feature, so I promise I'll be back blogging very soon...