You can ALWAYS Trust Family… Masie looked around her modest surroundings as Emma showed them to their rooms. The simple furnishings reminded her of her grandmother’s place. Emma led them up some stairs and stopped at the first room, “Here you go. You and Masie can sleep here, Minnie. I am sorry for the cramped… Continue reading You Can ALWAYS Trust Family…
Author: Anissa "Maddy" Walker
The Chase
The tunnel winded around for what seemed an eternity. Just when Masie was about to ask if they could sit, they heard Minnie, “Here’s the end of it, Masie, dear.” Minnie opened the trap door and when to climb up when George tapped her on the shoulder, “Let me go first, Minnie. I will see… Continue reading The Chase
To the Fallen in Las Vegas
There is a chorus ringing out. Their voices clear as day. It is one of unity, strong and stout. And this is what we say. We stand with you in sorrow deep. We have no words to say, For no words are there to seek On this, a most melancholy day. We weep for those… Continue reading To the Fallen in Las Vegas
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…
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
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
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
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
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…
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