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Author Interview - Faith Anna
Thanks, Faith, for stopping by and answering a few questions. I’d like to start by thanking you for having me here. My pleasure. Where are you from? I am from British Columbia, Canada. Do you have a favourite saying? “I am on a journey and have many ideas percolating.I'll continue to give voice to those ideas...." ~ Mine How…See More
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Back Story
For something different, I have written a little back-story from the point-of-view of one of my other main characters. Here's Louie's Story Louie sifted through the charred remains of his home. Not much remained. He picked up a scorched jewellery box. Holding his mother’s precious possession brought…See More
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Welcome Author Gary Goldstein
I came into the world on October 18, 1961. John F. Kennedy was President of the United States. The film West Side Story was released, and would go on to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Major League Baseball was celebrating Roger Maris of the New York Yankees, who hit a then-record 61 home runs that season.I was an excellent…See More
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A Poem
BEFORE YOU KNEW YOU OWNED ITBYALICE WALKER Expect nothing. Live frugallyOn surprise.become a strangerTo need of pityOr, if compassion be freelyGiven outTake only enoughStop short of urge to pleadThen purge away the need. Wish for nothing largerThan your own small heartOr greater than a star;Tame wild disappointmentWith caress…See More
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Time for Change
After a horror 2012, I am determined to do things differently this year. I aim to look at life in a spiritual way and not be taken in by the physical aspects of this planet. That includes the dramas that people create. When my first grandchild was born, three weeks ago, things changed. I now endeavour to live in the moment…See More
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Welcome Author Gladys Quintal
Paranormal Romance Author of The Dream Series, Gladys Quintal, shares a personal story. Instead of writing about my books, I thought I would share my experiences with another subject close to my heart.HyperparathyroidismYou have probably never heard of the word Hyperparathyroidism? Neither had I up until about 15months ago.…See More
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Characters
I am often asked if my book characters are real people. That’s a tricky question. I’d have to say yes and no.As a writer, I use my experiences, and to some degree, the people I’ve met, in my novels. This does not mean that my stories are ‘real’ or that any one character represents a ‘real’ person. However, my…See More
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Welcome Author C.J. Johnson
C.J. Johnson is a full-time mum, a full-time carer/cleaner/cook/handy-woman, a full-time daydreamer–and she wouldn't have it any other way. The urge to write hounded her constantly throughout her childhood, through her teens and into her twenties. Finally, with having no training, attending no classes or schooling, she finally gave…See More
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WIP Into Shape
My current WIP is in the final editing stages. I hope. I’m up to the sixth draft but I think there are another two on the way.I am ridding the story of the unnecessary ‘he said, she said, he watched, she saw’ etc, hoping for a better flow of words and events.‘Grapevines and Gum Trees’ will…See More
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Moments
We do not remember days, we remember moments. - Cesare Pavese I became a grandmother six days ago. In one word – Wow! To hold my precious grandson for the very first time was a pivotal moment in my life. He was born only three days before my son, the new daddy, turned twenty four. How time has flown. As a parent, your…See More
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‘The Next Big Thing’ blog hop: My WIP
I have been tagged by Malla Duncan. So please check out her Next Big Thing. http://malladuncan.wordpress.com/author/malladuncan/The rules of the blog hop are simple: Answer ten questions about your WIP (Work in Progress) and tag five more writers/bloggers to…See More
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Heart's Promise Spotlight
This book is a work of fiction set in the small, rural town of Waroona in the 1970’s. The story follows the experiences of the main character, Emilia (Milly) Garcia, and her best friend, Patricia (Patty) Brennan. Milly is trying to come to terms with her Italian heritage, the unfamiliar emotions of…See More
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Ethos Series - Equinox
Death separated them... but the will of the Universe gave them a second chance to be together. Brianna and Kalen embark on a difficult mission to save their civilizations from the evil designs of Ellette and her minions. Their love, forbidden by the laws of Ethos, are challenged by their undying devotion to one another. Can…See More
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Author Interview - Faith Anna
Thanks, Faith, for stopping by and answering a few questions.
I’d like to start by thanking you for having me here.
My pleasure.…
Continue Posted on April 28, 2013 at 3:00am
Back Story
For something different, I have written a little back-story from the point-of-view of one of my other main characters.
Here's Louie's Story
Louie sifted through the charred remains of his…
Continue Posted on April 19, 2013 at 8:23am
Characters
Characters are fundamental to a story and may be classified as ‘good’, ‘bad’ or ‘neutral’.A ‘good’ character does what is right or tries to. A ‘bad’ character causes the needed conflict in the story usually because of their selfishness. A ‘neutral’ character is often a…
Continue Posted on March 24, 2013 at 11:43pm
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Hey! I noticed you were a member of the group Follow Mine, I'll Follow Yours.
I was hoping we could do a follow swap.I follow your blog and you follow mine.
If you would like to do this, comment on my page and leave your blog link there.
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Hi Jeanette. I'm from social media follow for follow and am following your blog via GFC and facebook. Mine is www.cryaway.com. Thanks.
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AuthorCatalina Egan said…
Joined your blog and LIKED on facebook...sorry it took me so long to respond I have a touch of the spring slow...I guess you are into Fall colors?
The Bridge of Deaths by M.C.V. Egan
BloggerCheyenne Williams said…
Hi there! I just joined the "For those who need followers..." group and I'm trying to connect with the other members.
Anyway, I have two blogs: {This Girl Reads} and [Cover to Cover], and I'd love it if you'd check them out. I'd love to follow your blog, too, so leave my a link to it!
Hope you're having a great day. (:
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you're welcome!
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Thank you for adding me!
BloggerLouise Jolly said…
Thanks...I just signed up as a follower!!
Cheers,
Louise
BloggerLouise Jolly said…
THANK YOU, Jeanette!!! I wanted to sign up at your blog too but didn't see a link to allow me to do that???
Louise
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