BLOGWORDS – Sunday 30 April 2017 – FRONT PORCH FELLOWSHIP – WISDOM – IT’S GOOD TO BE INDIE

FRONT PORCH FELLOWSHIP – WISDOM – IT’S GOOD TO BE INDIE

 

The best laid plans of mice and men…

 

It’s called fellowship for a reason. It’s a relationship. It’s a connection, communication. Obedience is not just following a set of rules, or list of ingredients in a recipe. A sacred formula.

Relationships aren’t like that. Relationships ebb and flow, they expand and contract. Like breathing. Like the ocean.

They grow.

 

And we grow in a relationship by listening. Talking and sharing. And listening.

Without it, without listening, we cannot truly know another person, their heart, their soul. Without it, we cannot know the will of Father.

 

Oh, but when we do… When we listen, and hear Him, hear His voice, know His heart… It is music so sweet.

And when we’re in communion with one another, with Father, we can trust that our choices and decisions are in line with His, with each other.

But there are those times, those moments, we charge on ahead without counsel or instruction. And sometimes that can turn into disaster.

But sometimes… Sometimes those little inklings turn into gold. Sometimes those random moments beget unexpected advantage. Sometimes, those unexpected twists are wisdom in disguise.

And when we’ve made a decision that seems like it didn’t bring the results we thought, well, perhaps, it brings a better result than we imagined. Because maybe—maybe—Father God knew something we, well, I didn’t know. Because He knew I needed that down time, this past month of April to catch up.

But not my writing, not exactly. To catch up on me. On focus.

 

But it turns out, cutting back didn’t really afford me |all the time| I had anticipated for writing. Turns out, |all the time| actually stalled my Muse. No, no my Muse doesn’t stall out. My creativity is what stalled out because I was (and this is POW between my eyes) turning to myself to get the thing done. I unplugged from Him. And in unplugging from my Muse, from Holy Spirit, my creativity deflated.

I thought my plan was a good one. I thought if I put aside some of my other writing, namely interviews on the blog, that I’d have oh-so-much more time to devote to writing my stories. It was a good plan, it made good sense.

But what happened instead, was nothing happened. Or at least not what I had hoped would happen. The 50K I thought I’d write—I didn’t. At this writing (Friday night) I’ve just tipped 20K.

The best laid plans…

But Father knows. He always knows. He took my little plan and made something better out of it.

And the “good to be Indie?” I made an executive decision to push back my release dates! Because I can do that. Because I’m Indie… Because that’s what Father would have said if I’d stopped to listen in the first place.

 

And since I’ve done that, since I’m listening, I’m rockin-n- rollin the writing—both the blog AND the story.

Because that’s what communion is about. That’s what communication does. That’s what happens in relationship.

 

And that’s wisdom.

 

#Blogwords, Front Porch Fellowship, #FPF, Sunday Devotion, Wisdom, It’s Good to be Indie, Best Laid Plans, Wisdom, Relationship, Listening, Muse

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BLOGWORDS – 29 April 2017 – WRITING RECOVERY MODE

WRITING RECOVERY MODE

 

I’ve said it before. I’ve posted about it and blogged about it.

 

I DON’T GET SICK.

 

I really don’t.

 

This time though…  Bronchitis steamrolled me, and it’s lingered for weeks. Ten if you’re counting. I did. I’m over the bronchitis now, but my writing suffered miserably. Already I have cut writing my own posts to devote that time to writing, well, my stories. Of all my features, interviews are the next most time intensive for me. I love them, enjoy getting to know other authors. Rather than going totally “dark” and for the sake of me – my health – interviews and recipes are on hiatus, through April at least. Otherwise, I’ll never get Seasons did in time!

 

To date, I have written roughly 20K words this month, and while not impossible, it’s a tall order to reach my goal of 50K in the next 8 days! YIKES! I also have to edit The Long Shadows of Summer to be ready for my editor, soooo…..

 

WRITING RECOVERY MODE will continue through May, although (perhaps) not so intensive.

 

That said, I had designated April as my personal writing challenge month, RemApWriMo, copied after NaNoWriMo. (thus the 50K word challenge.) The challenge continues.

 

In my defense, I had some obstacles to overcome that I’ve not faced in my precious writing. This story clips along at a speedy pace—all four stories take place (and will be released) within the span of a year. Unsavory did not on either count, and I had more time to get to know my characters. I had to stop and realign my who’s who for the new series (which saves time in the long run) and will have to do character sketches as well. I love these (fictional) people but they’re all talking so fast and all at once…

 

 

Blogwords, Author Down, Writing Recovery Mode, #nointerviewsinapril, The Long Shadows of Summer, Seasons Book 1, The Tilting Leaves of Autumn, RemApWriMo

 

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BLOGWORDS – Friday 48 April 2017 – FIRST LINE FRIDAY – THE TILTING LEAVES OF AUTUMN by ROBIN E. MASON

FIRST LINE FRIDAY – THE TILTING LEAVES OF AUTUMN by ROBIN E. MASON

 

Reading is My SuperPower

Bookworm Mama

Singing Librarian

Faithfully Bookish

Radiant Light

Encouraging Words from the Tea Queen

All the Book Blog Names Are Taken

Fiction Aficionado

Bibliophile Reviews

Kathleen Denly

Lauraine’s Notes

With a Joyful Noise

https://joyofreadingweb.wordpress.com/

 

  If you’d like to join us on your blog for First Line Fridays, shoot Carrie @ Reading is My Superpower an email and let her know!

COMING IN NOVEMBER*

*change of date

* not the final cover…

THE BLURB:  

* in progress but will be on the back of each book in series

The southern town of Saisons lies at the crossroads between North and South, progressive and genteel antebellum life. Between East and West, between history and heritage, and new frontiers. Downton Abbey meets Gone With the Wind.

 

It’s 1912, in a world where slavery is dying and women’s rights are rising, and four young girls share a bond—and experience a tragedy.

 

THE FIRST LINE: 

We never did play tea parties like other girls. We played detective. Because that’s what Mercedes read, detective stories. And she was our Sherlock Holmes.

As children, our ventures were harmless enough. Until the day Simone fell in the river and disappeared.

 

MY THOUGHTS:  

Maintaining consistency throughout the series (and perhaps anything else I write) Tilting Leaves is also written in first person. At the time of this posting, I will be approximately half way through writing Scarlett’s story—well, nope, didn’t make it half way. (I did, however, push the release date from October to November (it’s good to be Indie) to give myself time to do it right and do it well.) As a pantser, I enjoy learning new bits about each story and the characters—and Scarlett’s is a doozy!

 

GENRE:

Women’s Fiction, Historical Fiction

 

STARS:

I can’t rate it – I wrote it! but FIVE STARS, right???

 

#Blogwords, First Line Friday, #FLF, The Tilting Leaves of Autumn, Robin E. Mason, Seasons Series, The Long Shadows of Summer, The Silent Song of Winter, The Whispering Winds of Spring

 

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BLOGWORDS – 27 April 2017 – WRITING RECOVERY MODE

WRITING RECOVERY MODE

 

I’ve said it before. I’ve posted about it and blogged about it.

 

I DON’T GET SICK.

 

I really don’t.

 

This time though…  Bronchitis steamrolled me, and it’s lingered for weeks. Ten if you’re counting. I did. I’m over the bronchitis now, but my writing suffered miserably. Already I have cut writing my own posts to devote that time to writing, well, my stories. Of all my features, interviews are the next most time intensive for me. I love them, enjoy getting to know other authors. Rather than going totally “dark” and for the sake of me – my health – interviews and recipes are on hiatus, through April at least. Otherwise, I’ll never get Seasons did in time!

 

To date, I have written roughly 20K words this month, and while not impossible, it’s a tall order to reach my goal of 50K in the next 8 days! YIKES! I also have to edit The Long Shadows of Summer to be ready for my editor, soooo…..

 

WRITING RECOVERY MODE will continue through May, although (perhaps) not so intensive.

 

That said, I had designated April as my personal writing challenge month, RemApWriMo, copied after NaNoWriMo. (thus the 50K word challenge.) The challenge continues.

 

In my defense, I had some obstacles to overcome that I’ve not faced in my precious writing. This story clips along at a speedy pace—all four stories take place (and will be released) within the span of a year. Unsavory did not on either count, and I had more time to get to know my characters. I had to stop and realign my who’s who for the new series (which saves time in the long run) and will have to do character sketches as well. I love these (fictional) people but they’re all talking so fast and all at once…

 

 

Blogwords, Author Down, Writing Recovery Mode, #nointerviewsinapril, The Long Shadows of Summer, Seasons Book 1, The Tilting Leaves of Autumn, RemApWriMo

 

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BLOGWORDS – 26 April 2017 – WRITING RECOVERY MODE

WRITING RECOVERY MODE

 

I’ve said it before. I’ve posted about it and blogged about it.

 

I DON’T GET SICK.

 

I really don’t.

 

This time though…  Bronchitis steamrolled me, and it’s lingered for weeks. Ten if you’re counting. I did. I’m over the bronchitis now, but my writing suffered miserably. Already I have cut writing my own posts to devote that time to writing, well, my stories. Of all my features, interviews are the next most time intensive for me. I love them, enjoy getting to know other authors. Rather than going totally “dark” and for the sake of me – my health – interviews and recipes are on hiatus, through April at least. Otherwise, I’ll never get Seasons did in time!

 

To date, I have written roughly 20K words this month, and while not impossible, it’s a tall order to reach my goal of 50K in the next 8 days! YIKES! I also have to edit The Long Shadows of Summer to be ready for my editor, soooo…..

 

WRITING RECOVERY MODE will continue through May, although (perhaps) not so intensive.

 

That said, I had designated April as my personal writing challenge month, RemApWriMo, copied after NaNoWriMo. (thus the 50K word challenge.) The challenge continues.

In my defense, I had some obstacles to overcome that I’ve not faced in my precious writing. This story clips along at a speedy pace—all four stories take place (and will be released) within the span of a year. Unsavory did not on either count, and I had more time to get to know my characters. I had to stop and realign my who’s who for the new series (which saves time in the long run) and will have to do character sketches as well. I love these (fictional) people but they’re all talking so fast and all at once…

 

 

Blogwords, Author Down, Writing Recovery Mode, #nointerviewsinapril, The Long Shadows of Summer, Seasons Book 1, The Tilting Leaves of Autumn, RemApWriMo

 

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BLOGWORDS – Tuesday 25 April 2017 – TUESDAY REVIEWS-DAY – RELEASE DAY EVENT – THE PATRIOT AND THE LOYALIST BY ANGELA K. COUCH

TUESDAY REVIEWS-DAY – RELEASE DAY EVENT – THE PATRIOT AND THE LOYALIST BY ANGELA K. COUCH

 

Completing his three years in the Continental Army, Daniel Reid still has no desire to return home—not after losing the woman he loves to a British Captain—so he volunteers to ride south through enemy lines and deliver a message to Colonel Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox. With his temper needing a release and a dark haired beauty finding her way into his broken heart, Daniel decides to join the Swamp Fox’s efforts against the British. Little does he know the British still have the upper hand.

Lydia Reynolds has learned that love comes at a price, and she refuses to pay. Better to close her heart to everything and everyone. When her brother-in-law won’t grant her passage to England, where she hopes to hide from her pain, New Englander, Daniel Reid, becomes her only hope—if she can induce him to give her information about the notorious Swamp Fox and his troops. When the British grow impatient and Daniel evades her questions, Lydia must decide how far to take her charade. The poor man, already gutted by love, hasn’t grown as wise as she. Or so she supposes.

Until the truth is known, the muskets are loaded and it is time to decide where true loyalties lie.

 

Lydia huffed and settled back into her seat. The New Englander sat there looking all too confident and sure of himself. Nothing she hated more than an arrogant man. Except perhaps an arrogant rebel—so certain breaking with England was the only way. They were instead destroying the colonies with this war and murdering good men. Like her father.

She lifted a corner of the thick velvet curtains. Only two and a half blocks to go. She’d suspected Wilsby of his inclinations toward the rebels for a while now. The arrival of Daniel Reid seemed only to solidify both their guilt, and if she was wise, she could use them to her advantage. “We’ll be there soon.” Lydia dropped the folds of crimson curtain.

“Regretful.”

She met his gaze. “Why do you say that?”

He shook his head and looked to his cane. “No reason.”

“I do wish you would be more forthright, Mr. Reid, before our journey comes to an end. I can help you.”

“How, exactly?”

She gave him a knowing smile. “Before I incriminate myself, tell me truthfully that you are a Patriot.”

He studied her for a full minute or more, the methodical plod of hooves and the squeak of the axels marking the passage of time. He sighed and raised his hand. “All right. Now tell me how you plan to assist me?”

I knew it. She grinned and slid to the edge of her seat. “We have a British major billeted with us. And my sister’s husband is very loyal to the crown—an outspoken man. You would be surprised how often our table is laden with talk of military strategy and plans.” She tipped her head slightly to one side, feigning the look of innocence. The bait was laid for him. The question remained as to whether he would bite.

 

rem:   Hullo Angela, congratulations on your newest book baby! (and the next baby baby too) If you could live anywhere in any time period, where would you go?

ANGELA :   Live or visit? In all honesty, I would LOVE to visit the Colonial era, the Victorian era and the 1940s, but I’m pretty fond of indoor plumbing and refrigeration (the first four months of my marriage was without those and I do not take them for granted!) That and not being in the middle of a world war! Also, I acknowledge that in any other time period, before dishwashers and washing machines, I probably wouldn’t have time to write as a mom with 4 kids.

rem:   There is definitely something to be said for modern conveniences! Where did you find this story idea?

ANGELA :   I grew up watching reruns for the old Disney Swamp Fox movies. When I decided to write another Revolutionary War story, I had to give him a role. The rest of the story fell easily together from there.

rem:   As a resident of South Carolina, it’s particularly interesting to me. Who was the easiest character to write and why? The most difficult?

ANGELA :   Daniel was pretty easy because he’d already been introduced in The Scarlet Coat. I knew him well. Lydia on the other had… She is a pretty complex character and I needed to work hard to make it so readers could understand her motives, pain, and to help her grow.

rem:   Yeah, well, Daniel is pretty easy to look at too….. What do you munch on while you’re writing / researching / editing?

ANGELA :   Most of the time, chocolate. Any chocolate. J

rem:   Good answer! What do you do to recover once you’ve typed “THE END?”

ANGELA :   Eat chocolate! I also take some down time with my hubby watching movies and cuddling on the couch. And then get started on the next book!

rem:   Yes, please, readers need the next book!!

 

Angela K Couch is an award-winning author for her short stories, and a semi-finalist in ACFW’s 2015 Genesis Contest. Her childhood was spent listening to her father read chapters from his novels, and Angela decided young to follow his path. As a passionate believer in Christ, her faith permeates the stories she tells. Her martial arts training, experience with horses, and appreciation for good romance sneak in there, as well. Angela lives in Alberta, Canada with her “hero” and three munchkins. Visit her at http://www.angelakcouch.com, or follow on Twitter or Facebook!

To learn more and to see her latest news, please visit:

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1. She looked at him, but only briefly. “Nothing about this war is safe.”
2. “What is the life of an animal to the life of a man? Any man. I’m so tired of this killing. This waste of life.” ~ Daniel
3. “’He only is the rock of my salvation: He is my defense.’” A rock. A defense. That was what she wanted. But what she needed… “’My refuge is in  ’”
4. “Did you know that Mr. Jefferson wanted to declare freedom for all men when he wrote our Declaration of Independence from Britain? No man should be enslaved, not by a king or his neighbor.” ~ Daniel
5. If the British had success today, perhaps she could also be done with spying, lies and all-too-confident rebels with rich brown eyes.

 

1. Angela Couch is Canadian. J
2. Has a 6, 4, and 2 year-old…and another on the way!
3. Enjoys reading romance from any era (even contemporary) as long as it’s clean.
4. Used to train horses for western riding.
5. Has a second degree black belt in Hap-Ki-Do, but most recently learned some Brazilian Capoeira.
6. Loves writing fight/action scenes.
7. Loves writing kissing scenes, too!
8. The Patriot and the Loyalist’s timeline was based off the actual movements of Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion and his men.
9. Any American soldiers or officers mentioned by name in the Patriot and the Loyalist are historical figures.
10. During the revolutionary war, at least 400 Americans were shipped as prisoners to Britain.

 

Oh what tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.

 

Nothing remained. All who were dear to her had been taken, her mother, her baby brothers, her father. And now her sister. Lydia Reynolds won’t even allow her heart to embrace her infant niece lest she be taken away from her, too. With her heart securely locked away, Lydia is set on one thing—to gain passage to England where she can live her life quietly, as a loyal subject of the Crown

 

Daniel Reid is running from his past, from a temper. And from a broken heart. And he has no intention of letting a pretty face draw him in again.

But Lydia Reynolds has captivated him, and even as he fights against it, his heart betrays him.

 

Lydia’s intentions are not as they seem, though. Daniel holds no romantic interest for her. Daniel is her ticket to her freedom. But as she walks the fine like of pretense, her heart, too, betrays her. But will Lydia’s betrayal be Daniel’s death sentence? Or will she be able to unweave the web she has so carefully woven?

 

 

Ms. Couch has once again riveted my attention with a stunning story of betrayal and deceit. Of hearts betrayed and deceived. I felt Lydia’s brokenness at her losses, and her resolve to escape. And I struggled with her as her heart began to awaken. I wept with Daniel at every remembrance of what he had lost, and allowed my own heart to quicken with hope as his stirred with affection for Lydia.

Ms. Couch writes with sparkling and riveting dialogue, with compelling emotion, and brilliant descriptions that place the reader in the middle of the action.

 

 

#Blogwords, Tuesday Reviews-Day, #TRD, Release Day Event, The Patriot and the Loyalist, Angela K. Couch, The Scarlet Coat, The Tory’s Daughter

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BLOGWORDS – 24 April 2017 – NEW WEEK NEW FACE – GUEST POST – RACHEL DIXON

NEW WEEK NEW FACE – GUEST POST – RACHEL DIXON

 

 

Movie Adaptations by Rachel Dixon

 

Hi Robin! Thank you so much for having me here to today. I am honored to share with your readers.

 

Today I want to talk about my long and arduous journey of the dreaded “Movie Adaptions”. There will always be a place in my heart that dreads watching the movie adaption of a book that I really enjoy. You name it….The Chronicles of Narnia, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Divergent, The Help, The Hunger Games….The list goes on.

 

Because no matter HOW good the movies are, how high tech, or innovative they are…Our bookish hearts have a hard time watching our favorite stories get cut up and changed until sometimes, they are hardly recognizable anymore.

 

EVERY time a new movie comes out of a book/series that I have read, I always set my expectations unrealistically high. And then I had what I like to call an “apostrophe”…Wait..I mean epiphany.

 

“I’ve just had an apostrophe.” “I think you mean an epiphany.” – Hook

 

It all happened one blustery spring day almost exactly 5 years ago. I had just heard about this new movie coming out called The Hunger Games. Naturally, being the bookish sort of person that I am…I decided to read the book first. And I read it in just a couple of days. After I finished it, we went and saw the movie…The VERY next day. OH, I was so disappointed with several aspects of the movie. I had a hard time truly enjoying it. And it was then that I realized the awful truth…I have put an expectation on the production team that they will NEVER meet. That day I learned, that if I EVER want to enjoy a movie adaption of a book…That I MUST learn to appreciate the movie for the movie…and the book for the book.

 

The beauty about books is that every reader interprets it differently. Different phrases and characteristics will stand out to each of us. And it just so happens that those in charge of putting these books on screen…See things differently than I do. And there are some things that just can’t be described on the silver screen, no matter how talented the actors are, or how beautiful the setting. Some emotions that the reader goes though are too deep to be translated.

 

NOW, there are some stories out there that really needed to be changed. Such as The Little Mermaid. I don’t know about you, but I am really glad that Ariel and Eric really do end up together…Instead of him married to someone else and Ariel dying.

 

I also think that J.K. Rowling has the right idea with her new series about Newt Scamander and the Fantastic Beasts series. She is writing the screenplays, instead of the books. This way, we have nothing to compare it too. Granted the screenplays are being published as books which is super fun to read. But it is the same. She gets a story told and shown how she wants it…and the readers, have nothing to compare it to.

 

All in all, everyone is going to have likes and dislikes of their favorite book to movie adaptions. Are they ever going to produce a movie that contains all the detail and emotions that your favorite book evokes? Probably not. Can we still enjoy seeing our favorite characters come to life on the silver screen? I sure hope so! And there are several books that I would ADORE to see on film. Pepper Basham’s Penned in Time Series and Just the Way You Are, Joanne Bischoff’s The Lady and the Lionheart, Sarah Sundin’s Waves of Freedom Series, and all of Jen Turano and Jody Hedlund’s books…Just to name a few!

 

What about you? What is your favorite book to movie adaption?

 

Rachel is a stay at home mom who LOVES to read. She enjoys good (clean) books of all kinds. However, she has a soft spot for historical fiction. There is something magical that can only be found between the covers a book and her desire is to share that piece of magic with you. Rachel has been reviewing books since 2014 and simply adores being immersed in the bookish world. Her husband and 2 beautiful children are her life and joy. Among the 500 things she does a day, she somehow still find time to read.

 

 

 

 

 

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#Blogwords, New Week New Fact, #NWNF, Guest Post, Rachel Dixon

 

Links to all movies and books mentioned:

The Hunger Games – IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392170/

The Hunger Games – Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hunger-Games-Trilogy-Book-ebook/dp/B002MQYOFW/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1489898061&sr=8-2

The Chronicles of Narnia – Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Chronicles-Narnia-Complete-7-Book-Collection-ebook/dp/B008LUYSAE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489898110&sr=8-1&keywords=the+chronicles+of+narnia

The Help – Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Help-Kathryn-Stockett-ebook/dp/B002YKOXB6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1489898143&sr=8-3&keywords=the+help

The Lord of the Rings – Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hobbit-Lord-Rings/dp/B011AE735O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489898171&sr=8-1&keywords=the+lord+of+the+rings

Divergent – Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Divergent-Ultimate-Four-Book-Collection-Insurgent-ebook/dp/B00IRCZH3I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489898198&sr=8-1&keywords=divergent+series

Harry Potter – Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Complete-Collection-1-7-ebook/dp/B01B3DIPMW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489898228&sr=8-1&keywords=harry+potter+books

Fantastic Beasts – IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3183660/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Fantastic Beasts – Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Fantastic-Beasts-Where-Find-Them-ebook/dp/B01ETJABQK/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1489898260&sr=1-3&keywords=fantastic+beasts+and+where+to+find+them

Pepper Basham – Website: https://pepperdbasham.com/

Penned in Time – Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Penned-Time-3-Book/dp/B01N3U01VL/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1489898288&sr=1-5&keywords=penned+in+time+series

Just the Way You Are – Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Just-Way-Pleasant-Romance-Book-ebook/dp/B06W54FJM3/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1489898424&sr=1-1&keywords=just+the+way+you+are+pepper+basham

Joanne Bischof – Website: http://www.joannebischof.com/

The Lady and the Lionheart – Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lady-Lionheart-Joanne-Bischof-ebook/dp/B01FL8C9DG/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1489898493&sr=1-1&keywords=the+lady+and+the+lionheart

Sarah Sundin – Website:http://www.sarahsundin.com/

Waves of Freedom – Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Through-Waters-Deep-Waves-Freedom-ebook/dp/B00QMSCM7I/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1489898677&sr=1-3&keywords=waves+of+freedom+series

Jen Turano – Website: http://jenturano.com/

Jody Hedlund – Website: http://jodyhedlund.com/

 

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BLOGWORDS – Sunday 23 April 2017 – FRONT PORCH FELLOWSHIP – IN THE STORM by MURRAY PURA

FRONT PORCH FELLOWSHIP – IN THE STORM by MURRAY PURA

today’s post is quoted from Murray Pura

 

 

The storm batters but does not sweep everyone & everything away. What is deeply rooted stands firm. Nor does solid rock dissolve underfoot like sand. The most severe combination of wind and waves in a lifetime, in the end, cannot destroy you if your heart & soul are grounded in forever and a God who never dies and whose love for you cannot be diminished by hurricane force winds or powerful surges of the sea. The opposite is actually the case. The greater the storm, the greater God’s love and reality and the more firmly you are held, even though the height of the waves may frighten and blind you for a time.

 

 

#Blogwords, Front Porch Fellowship, #FPF, Sunday Devotion, In the Storm, Murray Pura

 

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BLOGWORDS – 22 April 2017 – WRITING RECOVERY MODE

WRITING RECOVERY MODE

 

I’ve said it before. I’ve posted about it and blogged about it.

 

I DON’T GET SICK.

 

I really don’t.

 

This time though…  Bronchitis steamrolled me, and it’s lingered for weeks. Ten if you’re counting. I did. I’m over the bronchitis now, but my writing suffered miserably. Already I have cut writing my own posts to devote that time to writing, well, my stories. Of all my features, interviews are the next most time intensive for me. I love them, enjoy getting to know other authors. Rather than going totally “dark” and for the sake of me – my health – interviews and recipes are on hiatus, through April at least. Otherwise, I’ll never get Seasons did in time!

To date, I have written roughly 20K words this month, and while not impossible, it’s a tall order to reach my goal of 50K in the next 8 days! YIKES! I also have to edit The Long Shadows of Summer to be ready for my editor, soooo…..

WRITING RECOVERY MODE will continue through May, although (perhaps) not so intensive.

 

That said, I had designated April as my personal writing challenge month, RemApWriMo, copied after NaNoWriMo. (thus the 50K word challenge.) The challenge continues.

 

In my defense, I had some obstacles to overcome that I’ve not faced in my precious writing. This story clips along at a speedy pace—all four stories take place (and will be released) within the span of a year. Unsavory did not on either count, and I had more time to get to know my characters. I had to stop and realign my who’s who for the new series (which saves time in the long run) and will have to do character sketches as well. I love these (fictional) people but they’re all talking so fast and all at once…

 

 

Blogwords, Author Down, Writing Recovery Mode, #nointerviewsinapril, The Long Shadows of Summer, Seasons Book 1, The Tilting Leaves of Autumn, RemApWriMo

 

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