Writing for Joy
Well, not quite a Hobbit, but the thought still counts. Click the link to learn more, readers! 90-Year-Old Creative Woodcutter Built His Own Hobbit House and Has Been Living in It Off-Grid BY SWNS JANUARY 24, 2023 A woodcutter who built his own hobbit house has revealed he’s never watched Lord of the Rings but nevertheless lives in… Continue reading A Hobbit in Scotland
Both these videos are highly informative and interesting, readers. As I mentioned here, we ought to remember that slavery has not ended; there are places in the world where it is legal or at least not prosecuted. And “human trafficking” and “sex trafficking” are just nice ways of saying slavery without using the hated word.… Continue reading Some Misplaced History
Thus far we have discussed conflict’s meaning and how to use it in a tale, as well as two branches of conflict – Man vs. Society and Man vs. Self. We then took a brief intermission to discuss the importance of these two types of conflict, in part because I became tired and needed a… Continue reading Various Forms of Conflict, Part 3: Man vs. Man
This is not only sweet, readers, it is a very good reminder. Click the link to learn more! What my 6-year-old said about Jesus that stopped me in my tracks Theresa Civantos Barber - published on 03/20/23 One of the many beautiful things I’ve learned from training to teach Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is that very young children… Continue reading Out of the Mouths of Babes
“As long as one cowboy remembers it, it ain’t dead!” Thus spake Monte Walsh in the movie* of the same name, and he was quite correct. Matt Jesson proved it when he drove his cattle through this past March. Click the link, readers, and enjoy some American spirit! Udder chaos in Livingston: Local rancher moves… Continue reading Ride ‘Em, Cowboy!
I'm afraid Holy Week and Easter knocked me out, readers. Check out this piece from Mad Genius' Club (or read my latest newsletter) while I try to write more posts for you. Ms. Myers' piece is more than worth the read! Psychology: Interrogating your characters [— Karen Myers —] I was raised by wolves. No, really. Nice wolves,… Continue reading Reposted – Psychology: Interrogating your characters
Sorry, readers, but I ran out of energy and did not have a post prepared for today. In lieu of the next installment in this series on conflict, I have linked to a post on LegendFiction, a very interesting site with a lot to recommend it. The post is on the site owner's "3 Laws… Continue reading Reposted: Dominic’s 3 Laws of Using Religion in your Fiction Novel (+ Bonus Law)
Ohhhh, I could get lost here for the sheer beauty and never leave! Take a look at this stunning library that was once part of a monastery, readers. It’s a taste of heaven for sure! PHOTOS: This Magnificent Monastic Library in Germany Is One of the World’s Most Beautiful Libraries BY LOUISE CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 20, 2023… Continue reading Monastic Library
Sorry for the uninspired title, readers. It is the best I can do at the moment. I’m busy, busy, busy again! Here are some AMVs and music videos I have playing while I work. Please enjoy them and have a great day! Manafest - Renegade ( feat. Trevor McNevan ) Imrael Production HD ►GMV◄ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5oMXr33qtU… Continue reading Beats and Tunes
Remember when I announced that I had a new book out? Well, a random act of kindness occurred, and it now has a new cover – ta dah! Before anyone wonders, no, I haven’t dropped Vixen Art – Vix is really pleased with the new cover. We have both been slammed with projects already this… Continue reading Bulletin: Recover and Other News
A Song of Joy by Caroline Furlong 