editorial, Writer's Corner

Don’t Do It! Don’t do what I did…

Mistakes in being a ghost writer and more. Yes, it’s a clickbait title, sorry. When I first got into freelance writing, I was looking for a place I could go to do it. I am trying to start a business from home; so, looking for supplemental work from home sounded good; the problem was I… Continue reading Don’t Do It! Don’t do what I did…

Poems

The Magical Spoon of Propaganda

There is spoon of silver glint, With magical properties and a sinister tint. It feeds the populace with lies and deceit, And most people take from it and continue to eat.     This spoon of silver and magical ilk, Feeds from a bowl with food smooth as silk. It looks innocent and completely fine.… Continue reading The Magical Spoon of Propaganda

Short Stories, The Underfoot Clan

The Great Cookie Caper: Part Two

Nigel walked into the kitchen as Jean was placing the first tray of cookies in the oven, “Jean, love, you know the little sneaks are at it again.” She chuckled, “I’m making the ‘grown-up’ treats today, Nigel. It stands to reason we need to keep a close eye out. Kevin is always looking to snitch… Continue reading The Great Cookie Caper: Part Two

character profiles, Writer's Corner, Writing Journal

Writer’s Corner: How to Keep Your Characters Straight

So, you want to write a novel and you’re wondering how to get all the characters you inevitably want to introduce straight, and keep them straight, thus keeping continuity. We’ve discussed an outline in another post, and that is a way to keep the story from tripping over itself, but how do you keep all… Continue reading Writer’s Corner: How to Keep Your Characters Straight

Adventures of Robin and the Hanover House, character profiles

Character Spotlight, Jonathan Randall

By the time I got finished talking to Mrs. Randall, she looked out the window and smiled, “Looks like my husband is finished with his project for the day. He’s outside if you still want to interview him. He can be a little rough around the edges.” ”Duly noted, Ma’am, but I was told to… Continue reading Character Spotlight, Jonathan Randall

Masie and the Treasure Map, Writing For a Cause

A relative has a clue…

Masie was in the middle of a dream when she felt a nudge and then another. She rolled over and sunk into the covers a little deeper, “Not now, just a few more minutes.”Her father chuckled, “You’re going to be late for breakfast. We’re going to visit a relative today remember? Come on, Bug, get… Continue reading A relative has a clue…

Short Stories, The Underfoot Clan

The Great Cookie Caper: Part One

The boys were sitting in their hide-out with hands on their chins, their faces with dreary expressions. Kevin had been caught in the act. Their leader was grounded. The only consolation they had was Vikki got her birthday fudge, and that was a good thing. Ralphy let out a huge sigh, “What do we do… Continue reading The Great Cookie Caper: Part One

Adventures of Robin and the Hanover House, character profiles

Character Spotlight- Jean Randall

(From the view of the journalist) I made my way up the hall to the kitchen. Mrs. Randall, the person I am supposed to interview next, is getting ready for lunch and I think I smell cookies. As I turned the corner, I see a woman in her forties with her brown hair pulled back… Continue reading Character Spotlight- Jean Randall

Short Stories, The Underfoot Clan

Adventures of the Underfoot Clan: Mission Implausible Part Five

Charlie ate the spaghetti as Mama Leone watched him. How do I get out of this and tell Kevin? I can’t call on the radio here. This is a mess. Kevin has made his way to the vent that lead to the third floor kitchen. He looked through the slits in the vent to see… Continue reading Adventures of the Underfoot Clan: Mission Implausible Part Five