I received an email from new author, Tracy West, apologizing for her late submission for an interview. As a staunch supporter of new, established and rising authors, I am more than pleased to feature her interview today. Welcome Tracy. Tracy is a native of South Texas...
Wretched - definition: 1. very unfortunate in condition or circumstances; 2. despicable, contemptile, or mean Two famous wretches are found in Les Miserables. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Mis%C3%A9rables and the poor boy, Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol by Charles...
Vivacious - definition: lively; animated; gay Please welcome Holly, an author and an illustrator. Her images are delightful. a) What do you enjoy most about writing? It's relaxing! It's also a wonderful way to organize thoughts and push ideas. All this can be used to...
Untarnished - definition: (of a person's reputation) free from blemishes, faults, or unethical actions Once you begin looking at the words to describe untarnished, you notice a common theme. CLEAN. Unstained, immaculate, impeccable, spotless, clean, pure, glowing,...
Ardent - definition : 1. vehement; fierce 2. intensely devoted, eager, or enthusiastic; zealous This word describes my parents love for their children and grandchildren perfectly. I lost my Father ten years ago and my Mother on 5th September, 2013. Their legacy of...
Stench - definition: an offensive smell or odor What came to your mind with today's word? I suppose it depends on which continent you live on. Now I live in Canada I have come across skunks and found that even in death they are really smelly! Driving or walking along...
Deliquesce - definition: 1) to melt away or to disappear as if by melting 2) (chemistry) to dissolve gradually and become liquid by attracting and absorbing moisture from the air, as certain salts, acids, and alkalies. Not sure about chemistry but my fellow Writers...
Argumentative - definition: fond of arguing and disputing I will take no argument - if you can possibly make it to the Arts in the Plaza today, please do. It is a free event and there is original work by authors, artists, potters, weavers - well you get the idea!...
Callow - definition: immature : lacking experience or judgment Life is a steep learning curve. From our first steps to reading and writing to more complicated skills. We are constantly learning something. The secret to an active old age is, more than likely,...