Category Archives: Wrighting

Horrific Massacre Inspires Authors: International Writing Project Supports Terrorist Victims

Posted on September 29, 2019 by

On September 18th, representatives of Google, Facebook and Twitter met with members of Congress to discuss ways to curb extremist behavior on social media. They referred to the Christchurch, New Zealand Mosque attacks this past March. Remember? That was another … Continue reading →

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Indie Authors, Contests & Consternations: Win or Lose – You Can’t Do Either Without Entering

Posted on September 16, 2019 by

Winning a writing contest, no matter how small, seems to be a necessity for the modern author. Even if you aren’t qualified for the Pulitzer, there are more and more contests for indie authors. I’ve never won a contest, whether … Continue reading →

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Bridging the Great Divide: Counting on a Fictional Blind Girl

Posted on September 4, 2019 by

At the center of my novel, The Heart of Applebutter Hill, is a plot to steal the powerful and dangerous Heartstone of Arden-Goth. the legend of the Heartstone (a blue, heart-shaped sapphire) was inspired by a passage from C.S. Lewis’s … Continue reading →

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FACEBOOK BOOK RELEASE PARTY

Posted on July 17, 2019 by

Originally posted on Campbells World:
We hope to see you there. Please give us a like and a share.http://www.facebook.com/events/1084437158419463/

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Smorgasbord Blog Magazine – New Sunday Interview Series – Human In Every Sense of the Word – Starting Sunday June 30th 2019.

Posted on May 23, 2019 by

Originally posted on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine:
Welcome to the new series of the Sunday Interview..Human in every sense of the word. As humans there are five main senses that we rely on to navigate through this world.  And there is…

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#ShareAReviewDay Tuesday – The Heart of Applebutter Hill by Donna W. Hill

Posted on May 22, 2019 by

Originally posted on The Write Stuff:
Please help me welcome our second guest of the day, Donna W. Hill, who will be sharing a lovely review from her book The Heart of Applebutter Hill. I’m sure this one will speak…

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Blindness & Faith Healing: an Old Street Performer’s Musings

Posted on March 19, 2019 by

As a blind woman who worked as a street performer for eleven years, I have experienced many wonderful moments with the public. I’ve also experienced some awkward, painful and infuriating ones. The ministrations of faith healers were particularly aggravating. Before … Continue reading →

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