Often written in narrative form an autobiography gives the history of a person’s life, written or told by that person. The definition states: "he or she gives a vivid description of his or her childhood in their autobiography" Sub sections are memoirs, life story, or...
After a quiet weekend dabbling in a manuscript and reading, this week I have a couple of writing related events. The first is a workshop organized through my writing group. It is an interesting theme and I'm sure we will have fun with it. How can I add wine or alcohol...
What inspired you to write your first book? Before writing NOLA Gals, I was deeply moved by Hurricane Katrina. The constant media coverage engrained the tragedy in my mind. I wanted to share it with younger readers who would not know about it in years to come. How did...
Memoirs of the rich and famous populate the bookstore shelves and our curiosity ensures we pick them up, enabling us to get a glimpse into their lives.(Well, the part they are willing to expose, anyway!) Some change our persepctive of that person, while others...
Assuage - definition: 1. to make milder or less severe; relieve; ease; mitigate; 2. to appease; satisfy; allay; relieve; 3. to soothe, calm, or mollify Just remember its the taking part that counts. You will have a body of work to revise, edit and re-work for the next...
Allegation - definition: a statement or assertion made with little or no proof My collaboration with two other Writers Foundation of Strathcona County members has come to an end. The workbook has been sent off to press and we anxiously await the first printed copies....
As I read Michelle's answers I was very moved by her story, her struggle. I hope you can all support her and wish her well in her journey. Today's word is Kibosh (kye-bosh) Definition: to end something suddenly, stop - I feel it reflects Michelle's resolve. 1) Of...