Fun Words #WriterNerd
What fun words will you try to sneak into your novel? For NaNoWriMo 2015, it was defenestrate. I managed to get it into the first draft—twice. #WriterNerd
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The Darth Side | Memoirs of a Monster | by @CheeseburgerB
As I get ready to don the black robes and helmet once more for Halloween, I thought I’d share some fun reading that is well written and provides the unofficial perspective of Darth Vader himself. You can access the complete text of Cheeseburger Brown’s amazing fanfic tragicomedy along with bonus material …
Church Revokes Man’s Membership Over His Sexual Orientation
And here I was, thinking that my almost-finished novel—THE CLIMB, about a young man (Skyler) shunned by his church and family—wouldn’t resonate that much anymore today—and then this happens: A young man, Dylan Settles 18, receives a letter from his church that excommunicates him because he’s gay. http://www.queerty.com/young-gay-man-kicked-out-of-church-for-embracing-the-homosexual-lifestyle-20151013 Dylan, for you …
#GAY #MARRIAGE #LEGAL #EVERWHERE #EQUALITY #WINS
From Sea to Shining Sea NATIONWIDE VICTORY: Congratulations, America, on this decades-in-the-making win! Share to celebrate, and read our Live Blog: http://www.freedomtomarry.org/LoveWins
My First Publication Rejection | HOME SWEET HOME
They say everyone gets rejected on their first attempt at publication. Naturally, I thought I might be an exception to the rule, but that was not the case: Dear Damien, Thank you for submitting “HOME SWEET HOME,” but I’m afraid I’m going to pass on it. Best of luck to …
A Spring Anecdote
Thought I’d share a cute anecdote from an experience I had yesterday! Yesterday, mother nature gifted New Hampshire with a beautiful and warm spring day. The sun warmed the air to a comfortable 70º and I decided to take Hugo for a longer afternoon walk. If you know me, and it’s …
The Secret to My Success
On January 2, 2015, I was out of shape and carried a few extra pounds after knee surgery and the recovery period. On Jan 2, I began working out, cut down on booze, and stuck to our healthier dieting habits. Today, on March 20, I’m more fit, lean, muscular, and …
BENDING THE IRON | Libby Drew | @libbydrewauthor
Bending The Iron by Libby Drew My rating: 4 of 5 stars Sometimes I forget how quickly short stories move along – and this one certainly speeds down the tracks! Michael and Eric are thrown into an exciting heated summertime passion that twists and turns through the countryside of their …
MARK AND TONY | L.B. Gregg
Mark and Tony by L.B. Gregg My rating: 4 of 5 stars What a crazy story! L.B. Gregg painted vivid characters that jumped off the page and grabbed attention. The story kept me wondering what shenanigans would unfold in the ridiculous drama of Mark and his ex, Jamie. Tony moves …