Recompense - definition: 1. a repayment or requital, as for favors, or gifts' 2. compensation, as for an injury, or wrong; 3. to make a payment, remuneration or reward, as for services or aid Should authors 'give away' their writing endeavors? A novel takes a long...
Jejune - definition: 1. naive and simplistic 2. lacking interest or liveliness; dull I attended this event yesterday and from the start it was a struggle. Firstly, my friend, Linda's car would not start so I drove to her rescue with jump leads at hand. Normally, this...
Flagitious - definition: 1. shamefully wicked, as persons, actions, or times; 2. heinous or flagrant, as a crimeFor those of us embarking on the great National Novel Writing Month, we are going to be shamefully wicked towards our nearest and dearest for thirty days....
Oologist - definition: someone who specializes and collects birds' eggs. I am going to flip this word completely on it's head. We all know the old adage 'putting all your eggs in one basket' but as authors we are always striving to sell our books in multiple venues....
Forebode - definition: to foretell or predict; be an omen of; indicate beforehand With Halloween coming up shortly, the internet is awash with spooky costumes, books and trick or treat candy. For many it is a fun filled evening to enjoy scaring each other on doorsteps...
Virtuous - definition: conforming to good moral and ethical principals; also, chaste It is my great pleasure to accept and thank Steph at http://stephsscribe.com for awarding me this lovely award. It always makes me feel good to share them. As these awards require...
Chagrin - definition: a feeling of humiliation or embarrassment due to disappointment about something I'm certainly not feeling this word today. Susan has kindly interviewed me on her blog...
Gregarious - definition: seeking and enjoying the company of others ; sociableMy weekend was spent in the company of a few members of my writing group at Culture Days in Sherwood Park. This event is in conjunction with Alberta Culture...
Labile - definition: open to change; apt or likely to change; adaptable I consider myself adaptable making this a perfect word for my interview today. Follow the link: http://authorteasereadings.wordpress.com/2013/09/07/todays-tease-mandy-eve-barnett/ Welcome! Pull up...