Sylvia Woodham
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Sylvia Woodham

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So where should I start? You want to know my background and history with words?
My parents read to me and told me stories as early as I can remember. They exposed me to mythology and folk stories of many cultures from indigenous to European to transplanted (Appalachian). Many of the best women authors I admire like Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Jane Austen, and George Elliot, write about strong father relationships with their daughters over books, and I shared this in common. My father grew up with a family who collected Baum's book about Oz which he shared with me, along with tales of Narnia and Middle Earth. As a child, I devoured silly British rhymes of Milne and Carroll, folk and fairy tales, and stories about animals like Marguerite Henry ...more

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The Mud Cure: You don't need Doodles

Hey fam. It's been a while since my last blog post. I've been bured. A lot of nonsense going on, and some of that has been related to seeking a new pup. Spent December processing the grief and loss of OG pup, and asking myself, how do I find another dog? Actually AI was quite useful in helping me analyze physical and temperament traits. OG pup was a rarity. I found her by accident in a shelter, wi Read more of this blog post »
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This group is dedicated to connecting readers with Goodreads authors. It is divided by genres, and includes folders for writing resources, book websit ...more
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85538 Oprah's Book Club (Official) — 85899 members — last activity 3 hours, 54 min ago
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Online discussion forum for the Sword and Laser podcast and monthly book club pick. Subscribe to the audio podcast: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podca ...more
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50920 Beta Reader Group — 29909 members — last activity 3 hours, 53 min ago
A place to connect writers with beta readers. Sometimes writers get so involved in the plot they can't see the wood for the trees. Hang on a sec'--th ...more
1107032 Gathering Of Dedicated Scribblers — 108 members — last activity Jan 28, 2026 10:58AM
Welcome to the G.O.D.S. We are a community of writers that met on Coursera in 2020. We look forward to growing together as we continue down the path ...more
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