Working on book 4 of the Live Oak Series, RJ and Nancy’s story, Catch the Fire. Surprising twists in this one and they are keeping me hopping. Story starts with Archer and Miranda in Chase the Fire which is now available in paperback and Kindle. Free with an Audible trial.
Year: 2019
Merry Christmas from the Farm
Woke up to a beautiful morning on the Farm, warm with a crystal blue sky. From all of us, animals and humans, we wish you the very best Christmas ever. Hope you have a wonderful day full of surprises and fun.
The Day Before Christmas
The day before Christmas is special but it starts as all the days here. The animals have to be fed. The girls, Noelle and Mystic, are chowing down with a little extra this morning. I mixed carrots, which they love, with their feed. Mona is trying to get into Noelle’s bucket. Merry Christmas from all…
New Addition to the Farm
Love the Farm but it takes a lot of equipment to take care of the chores. Baby, the small John Deere, is no more. BeBe is her replacement. Love it. Easier to drive and it has the added bonus of a front end loader. Since it is smaller than Mama, it is also a lot…
Christmas Elf and the Writer — Part Three
Three days before Christmas and all through the house the Christmas Elf has been very busy. Gifts mailed, cards too. All the presents for friends near wrapped and under the tree. The Elf is happy and so is the writer. I am definitely adding Christmas to my next book.
Wednesday Writing Tip
Avoid the use of passive verbs. They slow the story, decrease tension and they do not create definitive actions, words or responses. Ex. He became angry. Okay, you told the reader he is angry. Became is passive. Let’s show the reader instead. Much more immediate, intense and definitive. Ex. Anger flashed through him in a…
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