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
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
The Trials of RLS
...or Why won't this leg knock it off so I can sleep? As I lay here ever wondering, Ever frustrated and pondering, Wishing I could sleep, My leg has other blunderings As it spasms, my sleep sundering, Leaving me to weep. I toss and turn And turn and toss, And try to find a way… Continue reading The Trials of RLS
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
Masie and the Treasure Map (In Berlin)
They arrived in Berlin around dinner. Wow, this airport is massive. Masie walked around Brandenburg Airport with her head tilted upward looking at the ceiling and all the artwork and how big it felt. Her father had to jerk her by the arm before she walked into one of the security guards. “Pay attention to… Continue reading Masie and the Treasure Map (In Berlin)
The Struggle
You get out there and you scrimp and you save. You do it all to say some day that you made it. Then you fall and hard and the climb seems too far. Two steps up to get knocked ten back, and you wonder if you’ll come back. You think the mountain is much bigger… Continue reading The Struggle
