Missive - definition: a written message : letter Can you remember the joy of receiving a letter - a proper letter that came in the mail? The excitement of a new stamp design from another country, the feel of your finger sliding under the seal to break it open. There...
Monomania - definition: obsession with a single subject or idea Well, I'm sure you are all aware of my monomania - writing but it would be fun to see what your obsession is. Since finding 'writing' as a creative outlet there has been no stopping me. The added benefits...
Please join me on Robin's blog for an interview today. Although I'm usually the one doing the interviewing it is a nice change to be on the other side! http://mypennameonly.blogspot.ca/2013/05/talking-with-mandy-eve-barnett.html...
Igneous - definition: formed from fire; especially said of rock formed from fiery magma Now it might seem that this is a tenuous link to Tracey's post on blog planning but bear with me. Our ideas for stories and blog subjects are igneous. In that, a spark of an idea...
Milieu - definition: surroundings, setting. Welcome Paul W Papa, a non-fiction author who obviously takes particular interest in his surroundings. Of the characters you have created or envisioned, which is your favorite & why? Because of the type of writing I do,...
Interdict - definition: 1) prohibit by law or decree; 2) to destroy, cut off, or damage Today I am sharing an interesting and insightful article with you by Dave Thomas. Entrepreneurs come in all shapes and sizes. With that being said, what kind of business owner are...
Scuttlebutt - definition : rumour, gossip. As writers and authors we have to be aware of how we present ourselves not only on a face to face basis but also on social media. An extreme political or religious view, either on the vast array of media sites or in person,...
You will feel the excitement radiating from Andi O'Connor in this interview. She has her first novel launching in March 2013 - congratulations! A fantasy author her story is sure to intrigue her readers. To accompany Andi I thought today's word was apt - Mirth -...
I ask you to welcome Vicki Batman, author of delightful short stories. Hence the link with the word Proliferate - definition: to grow or increase in number rapidly. It seems Vicki has an abundance of stories to thrill her readers. a) Of the characters you have...