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Set the Scene and You Set the Mood
Why is the setting in your story important? Your characters need a time and place in which to move. The setting answers the when and the where of your story, giving it a frame of reference. This adds authenticity and credibility to your storytelling. When you set the scene, you set the mood, the atmosphere. Spooky scene […]
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An “In Light of Eternity” Story
His name was John We first met one afternoon when my husband and I stopped to shop for fresh vegetables at our local Fruiticana. He sat slouched on the sidewalk, wearing a dark hoodie covering most of his eyes, a small bag beside him and his back to the wall. He waved as we entered […]
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Are Dragons Real?
http://www.mytinyphone.com/wallpaper/94553/ Dragons Why are we so fascinated by these mythological, fire-breathing, mysterious, treasure-hording, cunning, terrifying, monster creatures? Wait. I think I just answered that question. But could dragons be real? Did you know the Bible has a lot to say about dragons? Isaiah 27: 1 (NASB) says: “In that day the Lord will punish Leviathan the […]
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Where do you go when waiting in line?
In my other world – storytelling Some time ago, I was waiting in line at the TD bank, deep in thought, when the person behind me kindly let me know teller #3 was trying to get my attention. I jolted back into reality, then smiled and offhandedly said, “Thank you… I was in my other […]
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A Cup of Tea While We Discuss Your Antagonist?
Welcome… Come, sit by the fire and I’ll pour you a special cup of tea – Midnight Fog, it’s called. Recipe for MIDNIGHT FOG… Steep a bag of Red Rooibos or Honeybush tea in 1/2 cup of boiling water. Whip 1/2 cup of chocolate milk (or substitute like chocolate almond milk) in blender Pour into […]
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Read & Write by Candle Light to Step-up Your Writing
So…how will reading and writing by candlelight step-up my writing? There was a time when this antiquated practice was the one and only option. But today??!! Is this really necessary? Certainly not. But why not humor me? Something doesn’t have to be necessary, to be effective. Doesn’t simply the thought – the visual, translate you […]
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Why Do We Love Fairy Tales ?
My rendition of “Little Red Riding Hood” © – Pencil sketch & colored in Photoshop Good Fairy tales are DANGEROUS and often FRIGHTENING!! So why then, do we love fairy tales so much? The TV show – Once Upon A Time, has captured many a fairy tale/fantasy fan’s time and attention. I admit I am […]
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Newfies to the Rescue – Tales of the Newfoundland dog
52 page book – NEWFIES to the RESCUE – Tales of the Newfoundland dog is now available on Amazon here: http://amzn.to/295a7PJ Visit Newfies to the Rescue FACEBOOK page here. Back in March, 2016… I am putting the finishing touches on the cover of: NEWFIES to the RESCUE In this 52 page book, you will find […]
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Horse Whisperer Who Rescues Percherons
Horse whisperer, Mel and his wife Irene, live on a farm in Southern Manitoba. This is the story of the Percheron draft horses they rescue. The Rush’s farm is a sanctuary for these large magnificent draft horses. There is little use for these horses in our day and age, and so they are often left […]
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ROADBLOCKS to HELL Trailer
Welcome to my Storyteller author’s site ROADBLOCKS to HELL – categorized as fictional/biographical – True Crime A “riveting tale of redemption” What are people saying? Find out here – The REVIEWS are in… Check out the trailer to ROADBLOCKS to HELL NOW Available on Amazon.com on Kindle on Amazon.ca for our Canadian friends on CreateSpace ROADBLOCKS to […]
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About ROADBLOCKS to HELL
Roadblocks to Hell is available on Amazon.com and on Kindle. click here to read the reviews Fiction, based on a true story, Roadblocks to Hell is an arresting, drama filled, and redemptive narrative Author’s Notes Roadblocks to Hell is based on a true story. Convicted of trying to kill the police chief at 15, Walt […]