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June 3, 2015
Wednesday Wisdom
Good morning, everyone.
It's Wednesday Wisdom: quotes, sayings and advice for #writers & #readers.I thought today would be a great day to post some words of wisdom from one of my favorite authors. She is a talented author/writer, but at the same time, a very inspiring woman and mother.
J.K. Rowling
Photo Credit:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/harry-potter/11421980/JK-Rowling-harry-potter-fans.html
I love and adore everything Harry Potter. It is one series of books I can read over and over again and find more things to love about them. The same goes for the movies. But, what I find more interesting is J.K. herself. I can relate to her and hope to rise above one day and in some way, just as she has done. Take, for example, the video belowIt is definitely one to watch.
And here are just a few quotes from this lovely lady:
On taking chances
“Some failure in life is inevitable. It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all—in which case, you fail by default.”
On going from rags to riches
“I think the single biggest thing that money gave me—and obviously I came from a place where I was a single mother and it really was hand to mouth at one point. It was literally as poor as you can get in Britain without being homeless at one point. If you’ve ever been there you will never, ever take for granted that you don’t need to worry. Never.”
On worth
“Whatever money you might have, self-worth really lies in finding out what you do best.”
There are more here: http://mentalfloss.com/article/56940/20-wise-and-witty-j-k-rowling-quotes
#books #Author #book #kidlit #middlegrade #selfpub #bookseries #maxhamby #publishing #ebook #childrensauthor #MGlit
It's Wednesday Wisdom: quotes, sayings and advice for #writers & #readers.I thought today would be a great day to post some words of wisdom from one of my favorite authors. She is a talented author/writer, but at the same time, a very inspiring woman and mother.
J.K. Rowling
Photo Credit:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/harry-potter/11421980/JK-Rowling-harry-potter-fans.html
I love and adore everything Harry Potter. It is one series of books I can read over and over again and find more things to love about them. The same goes for the movies. But, what I find more interesting is J.K. herself. I can relate to her and hope to rise above one day and in some way, just as she has done. Take, for example, the video belowIt is definitely one to watch.And here are just a few quotes from this lovely lady:
On taking chances
“Some failure in life is inevitable. It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all—in which case, you fail by default.”
On going from rags to riches
“I think the single biggest thing that money gave me—and obviously I came from a place where I was a single mother and it really was hand to mouth at one point. It was literally as poor as you can get in Britain without being homeless at one point. If you’ve ever been there you will never, ever take for granted that you don’t need to worry. Never.”
On worth
“Whatever money you might have, self-worth really lies in finding out what you do best.”
There are more here: http://mentalfloss.com/article/56940/20-wise-and-witty-j-k-rowling-quotes
#books #Author #book #kidlit #middlegrade #selfpub #bookseries #maxhamby #publishing #ebook #childrensauthor #MGlit
June 2, 2015
Traveling Tuesday
Good Morning!
It's Tuesday and you know what that means. We're off to another place in our adventure of pic prompts. So, grab some coffee, tea, juice or water, we're going to discover Snowdonia, Wales.
#Writers #Authors #Readers #Booklovers
Snowdonia is rich in history as it is beauty, but there also seems to be many myths and legends that go along with this fascinating place.
For example:
The Legend of Rhita Gawr
At one time, there were two kings in Britain; Nynniaw and Peibiaw. One night, they were both riding through the country, under the stars, and Nynniaw said:
“Look at the vast and beautiful land I have.”
“Where is it?”, asked Peibiaw.
“This whole area”, answered Nynniaw.
“You look how many cows and sheep I have grazing your land”.
“All of the stars you see”, said Peibiaw, “in the fiery gold of every one of them and the moon is their shepherd, leading them”.
“They cannot stay on my land”, said Nynniaw.
“Yes they can”, replied Peibiaw.
And then, the situation deteriorated and a war was announced between them both. Rhita Gawr, king of Wales heard about the quarrel between the two kings and decided to put an end to it by attacking both kings. Rhita succeeded to conquer and kill them and cut off their beards.
You can read more here: http://www.eryri-npa.gov.uk/a-sense-of-place/myths-and-legends/the-legend-of-rhita-gawr
http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2010/07/26/snowdonia-national-park-in-north-wales-united-kingdom/tryfan-nant-ffrancon-valley-snowdonia-wales-uk/
More links for your research:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowdonia
http://www.visitsnowdonia.info/history-81.aspx
http://www.eryri-npa.gov.uk/a-sense-of-place/history-of-snowdonia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowdon
http://www.snowdonwales.co.uk/eryfacts.html
#books #Author #book #kidlit #middlegrade #selfpub #bookseries #maxhamby #publishing #ebook #childrensauthor #MGlit
It's Tuesday and you know what that means. We're off to another place in our adventure of pic prompts. So, grab some coffee, tea, juice or water, we're going to discover Snowdonia, Wales.
#Writers #Authors #Readers #Booklovers
Snowdonia is rich in history as it is beauty, but there also seems to be many myths and legends that go along with this fascinating place.
For example:
The Legend of Rhita Gawr
At one time, there were two kings in Britain; Nynniaw and Peibiaw. One night, they were both riding through the country, under the stars, and Nynniaw said:
“Look at the vast and beautiful land I have.”
“Where is it?”, asked Peibiaw.
“This whole area”, answered Nynniaw.
“You look how many cows and sheep I have grazing your land”.
“All of the stars you see”, said Peibiaw, “in the fiery gold of every one of them and the moon is their shepherd, leading them”.
“They cannot stay on my land”, said Nynniaw.
“Yes they can”, replied Peibiaw.
And then, the situation deteriorated and a war was announced between them both. Rhita Gawr, king of Wales heard about the quarrel between the two kings and decided to put an end to it by attacking both kings. Rhita succeeded to conquer and kill them and cut off their beards.
You can read more here: http://www.eryri-npa.gov.uk/a-sense-of-place/myths-and-legends/the-legend-of-rhita-gawr
http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2010/07/26/snowdonia-national-park-in-north-wales-united-kingdom/tryfan-nant-ffrancon-valley-snowdonia-wales-uk/More links for your research:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowdonia
http://www.visitsnowdonia.info/history-81.aspx
http://www.eryri-npa.gov.uk/a-sense-of-place/history-of-snowdonia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowdon
http://www.snowdonwales.co.uk/eryfacts.html
#books #Author #book #kidlit #middlegrade #selfpub #bookseries #maxhamby #publishing #ebook #childrensauthor #MGlit
June 1, 2015
Monday Mentionables
Good Morning, lovely people.
I hope your weekend was a good one. It's time for Monday Mentionables: Links for #writers & #readers.
Today's links are all about map making/cartography
I want to create a map for the Max Hamby series, but I've been a little apprehensive to give it a go.
So, instead of sitting down and drawing one out, I was going through Google links yesterday looking for info, tutorials, programs, etc. There's some decent info out there. I figured some of you might be as interested in this subject as I am.
I also came across a software company/site that looks really interesting and if I could go with their software instead of drawing it by hand, I would. I, especially, like their campaign cartographer 3 and their city designer. (No, I'm not an affiliate. Their software looks fun and easy.)
https://secure.profantasy.com/default.asp
If you have any links or tutorials to share, please feel free to leave them in the comments section or let me know and I'll post them for you.
#Writers
http://jademphillips.com/2012/12/05/creating-a-map-for-your-fantasy-novel/
http://www.darlawrites.com/novel-map-fiction/
http://www.bigskywords.com/writing-blog/top-10-reasons-fantasy-ebook-novels-dont-have-maps
http://mlorimotley.hubpages.com/hub/Drawing-a-Fantasy-Map-for-Your-Novel-or-Short-Story
http://fantasy-faction.com/2013/mapmaking-for-fantasy-authors
#books #Author #book #kidlit #middlegrade #selfpub #bookseries #maxhamby #publishing #ebook #childrensauthor #MGlit
I hope your weekend was a good one. It's time for Monday Mentionables: Links for #writers & #readers.
Today's links are all about map making/cartography
I want to create a map for the Max Hamby series, but I've been a little apprehensive to give it a go.
So, instead of sitting down and drawing one out, I was going through Google links yesterday looking for info, tutorials, programs, etc. There's some decent info out there. I figured some of you might be as interested in this subject as I am.
I also came across a software company/site that looks really interesting and if I could go with their software instead of drawing it by hand, I would. I, especially, like their campaign cartographer 3 and their city designer. (No, I'm not an affiliate. Their software looks fun and easy.)
https://secure.profantasy.com/default.asp
If you have any links or tutorials to share, please feel free to leave them in the comments section or let me know and I'll post them for you.
#Writers
http://jademphillips.com/2012/12/05/creating-a-map-for-your-fantasy-novel/
http://www.darlawrites.com/novel-map-fiction/
http://www.bigskywords.com/writing-blog/top-10-reasons-fantasy-ebook-novels-dont-have-maps
http://mlorimotley.hubpages.com/hub/Drawing-a-Fantasy-Map-for-Your-Novel-or-Short-Story
http://fantasy-faction.com/2013/mapmaking-for-fantasy-authors
#books #Author #book #kidlit #middlegrade #selfpub #bookseries #maxhamby #publishing #ebook #childrensauthor #MGlit
May 30, 2015
Morning
Good Morning, my friends.
I hope your weekend is a great one.
Book 2's manuscript is done. I'll be letting it sit while I work on book 3.
Don't forget to drop by on Monday for Monday Mentionables: Links for #writers & #readers. If you have any suggestions, I'm all ears.
It's #amwriting time! I've got my coffee in hand. How about you?
Off to tackle chapter 3 of book 3.
Have a wonderful day!
#books #Author #book #kidlit #middlegrade #selfpub #bookseries #maxhamby #publishing #ebook #childrensauthor #MGlit
K. ;)
I hope your weekend is a great one.
Book 2's manuscript is done. I'll be letting it sit while I work on book 3.
Don't forget to drop by on Monday for Monday Mentionables: Links for #writers & #readers. If you have any suggestions, I'm all ears.
It's #amwriting time! I've got my coffee in hand. How about you?
Off to tackle chapter 3 of book 3.
Have a wonderful day!
#books #Author #book #kidlit #middlegrade #selfpub #bookseries #maxhamby #publishing #ebook #childrensauthor #MGlit
K. ;)
May 28, 2015
Thursday Three
Good Morning!
Coffee is in hand. It's Thursday Three!
#Writers
The lady was crying all night.
Yes, I stole the a store.
It will be Sunday, the day of weeping.
Quite mysterious, my friends. Let's see what you can do with them.
Have a wonderful day! :)
#books #Author #book #kidlit #middlegrade #selfpub #bookseries #maxhamby #publishing #ebook #childrensauthor #MGlit
Coffee is in hand. It's Thursday Three!
#Writers
The lady was crying all night.
Yes, I stole the a store.
It will be Sunday, the day of weeping.
Quite mysterious, my friends. Let's see what you can do with them.
Have a wonderful day! :)
#books #Author #book #kidlit #middlegrade #selfpub #bookseries #maxhamby #publishing #ebook #childrensauthor #MGlit
May 27, 2015
Wednesday Wisdom
Good morning, friends.
It's time for Wednesday Wisdom. Words of inspiration for #writers & #readers. Have a great day! :)
For Writers:
“If the book is true, it will find an audience that is meant to read it.”
—Wally Lamb
“Stories of imagination tend to upset those without one.”
—Terry Pratchett
“The character that lasts is an ordinary guy with some extraordinary qualities.”
—Raymond Chandler
For Readers:
“Books are the treasured wealth of the world and the fit inheritance of generations and nations.”
—Henry David Thoreau
“Reading is the sole means by which we slip, involuntarily, often helplessly, into another’s skin, another’s voice, another’s soul.” — Joyce Carol Oates
“A good book is an education of the heart. It enlarges your sense of human possibility what human nature is of what happens in the world. It’s a creator of inwardness.” — Susan Sontag
#books #Author #book #kidlit #middlegrade #selfpub #bookseries #maxhamby #publishing #ebook #childrensauthor #MGlit
It's time for Wednesday Wisdom. Words of inspiration for #writers & #readers. Have a great day! :)
For Writers:
“If the book is true, it will find an audience that is meant to read it.”
—Wally Lamb
“Stories of imagination tend to upset those without one.”
—Terry Pratchett
“The character that lasts is an ordinary guy with some extraordinary qualities.”
—Raymond Chandler
For Readers:
“Books are the treasured wealth of the world and the fit inheritance of generations and nations.”
—Henry David Thoreau
“Reading is the sole means by which we slip, involuntarily, often helplessly, into another’s skin, another’s voice, another’s soul.” — Joyce Carol Oates
“A good book is an education of the heart. It enlarges your sense of human possibility what human nature is of what happens in the world. It’s a creator of inwardness.” — Susan Sontag
#books #Author #book #kidlit #middlegrade #selfpub #bookseries #maxhamby #publishing #ebook #childrensauthor #MGlit
May 26, 2015
Traveling Tuesday
Afternoon, everyone.
Little late with the pic prompts. Today your character is heading to France. They'll travel the streets of Rue Montorgueil & Rue des Barres.
They are beautiful. What would your character being doing on either street. Meeting someone? Perhaps a new or old love?
Rue Montorgueil
Links of interest:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rue_Montorgueil
http://goparis.about.com/od/sightsattractions/p/Montorgueil.htm
http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2010/04/rue-montorgueil-les-halles-paris/
http://www.marjorierwilliams.com/2367/5-reasons-to-shop-the-market-streets-of-paris/
Rue des Barres
Links of interest:
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rue_des_Barres
http://parisbytrain.com/quaint-quiet-paris-rue-des-barres/
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rue_des_Barres#/media/File:P5090009_Paris_IV_rue_des_Barres_reductwk.JPG
#books #Author #book #kidlit #middlegrade #selfpub #bookseries #maxhamby #publishing #ebook #childrensauthor #MGlit
Little late with the pic prompts. Today your character is heading to France. They'll travel the streets of Rue Montorgueil & Rue des Barres.
They are beautiful. What would your character being doing on either street. Meeting someone? Perhaps a new or old love?
Rue Montorgueil
Links of interest:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rue_Montorgueil
http://goparis.about.com/od/sightsattractions/p/Montorgueil.htm
http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2010/04/rue-montorgueil-les-halles-paris/
http://www.marjorierwilliams.com/2367/5-reasons-to-shop-the-market-streets-of-paris/Rue des Barres
Links of interest:
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rue_des_Barres
http://parisbytrain.com/quaint-quiet-paris-rue-des-barres/
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rue_des_Barres#/media/File:P5090009_Paris_IV_rue_des_Barres_reductwk.JPG#books #Author #book #kidlit #middlegrade #selfpub #bookseries #maxhamby #publishing #ebook #childrensauthor #MGlit
May 25, 2015
Book 2 Update
Good morning, friends.
I hope all is well with you & yours.
The first draft of Book 2 is complete. Normally, I'd go straight into editing, but I've decided to let it sit a bit and go straight into writing Book 3 - Max Hamby & the Onyx Eyes.
Have a great Memorial Day and week! :)
#books #Author #book #kidlit #middlegrade #selfpub #bookseries #maxhamby #publishing #ebook #childrensauthor #MGlit
I hope all is well with you & yours.
The first draft of Book 2 is complete. Normally, I'd go straight into editing, but I've decided to let it sit a bit and go straight into writing Book 3 - Max Hamby & the Onyx Eyes.
Have a great Memorial Day and week! :)
#books #Author #book #kidlit #middlegrade #selfpub #bookseries #maxhamby #publishing #ebook #childrensauthor #MGlit
Monday Mentionables
Good Morning!
#Coffee is in hand. How about you? Ready to write?
It's Monday Mentionables once again & today I have some older, yet helpful articles for #writers & a couple links for you wonderful #readers.
For #Writers:
10 Ways to tell if you're writing with confidence
http://writerswrite.co.za/10-ways-to-...
5 Mistakes to avoid when writing a fiction series
http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-b...
Plot your novel in 15 minutes or less.
Geared towards #romancewriters, but I think it'll come in handy for just about any type of writer.
http://mayrassecretbookcase.blogspot....
For #Readers:
32 Awesome Bookshelves
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/life...
19 Things only book lovers will understand
http://www.smosh.com/smosh-pit/articl...
#books #Author #kidlit #middlegrade #selfpub #bookseries #maxhamby #publishing #ebook #childrensauthor #MGlit
#Coffee is in hand. How about you? Ready to write?
It's Monday Mentionables once again & today I have some older, yet helpful articles for #writers & a couple links for you wonderful #readers.
For #Writers:
10 Ways to tell if you're writing with confidence
http://writerswrite.co.za/10-ways-to-...
5 Mistakes to avoid when writing a fiction series
http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-b...
Plot your novel in 15 minutes or less.
Geared towards #romancewriters, but I think it'll come in handy for just about any type of writer.
http://mayrassecretbookcase.blogspot....
For #Readers:
32 Awesome Bookshelves
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/life...
19 Things only book lovers will understand
http://www.smosh.com/smosh-pit/articl...
#books #Author #kidlit #middlegrade #selfpub #bookseries #maxhamby #publishing #ebook #childrensauthor #MGlit
May 21, 2015
Thursday Three
Morning! :)
It's time for Thursday Three. Quotes for #writers and #readers.
Have a wonderful Thursday everyone.
Challenge yourself with something you know you could never do, and what you’ll find is that you can overcome anything. Anonymous
It is never too late to be what you might have been. George Eliot
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
http://www.quotery.com/lists/100-inspirational-quotes-to-lift-you-up/
#readers #books #Author #book #kidlit #middlegrade #selfpub #bookseries #maxhamby #publishing #ebook #childrensauthor #MGlit
It's time for Thursday Three. Quotes for #writers and #readers.
Have a wonderful Thursday everyone.
Challenge yourself with something you know you could never do, and what you’ll find is that you can overcome anything. Anonymous
It is never too late to be what you might have been. George Eliot
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
http://www.quotery.com/lists/100-inspirational-quotes-to-lift-you-up/
#readers #books #Author #book #kidlit #middlegrade #selfpub #bookseries #maxhamby #publishing #ebook #childrensauthor #MGlit
Kathy Cyr- Author
Kathy Cyr writes in an underground cave, but has her eye on a wizard's castle.
On an average day, she's usually surrounded by a dwarf with a curious addiction to coffee, a moody dragon and a pink pixie ...more
On an average day, she's usually surrounded by a dwarf with a curious addiction to coffee, a moody dragon and a pink pixie ...more
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