Masie watched as they touched down at the airport and her father had to keep her from bolting from the ramp to the terminal. She couldn’t wait to catch a cab to Schonbrunn Palace. She had pictures of it on the internet and saw on their site they were doing tours. They checked their luggage… Continue reading Masie and the Treasure Map, Austrian visit- Revised
Character profile: Kara Tygnow
Robin escorts the reporter to the portal in the yard. He looks at it apprehensively. Robin just points as the portal shimmers and an Elven woman steps through and looks back at the portal with frustration. “No, I don’t need the twins, Scourge, or you to come with me. It’s an interview, and I can… Continue reading Character profile: Kara Tygnow
THE ADVENTURES OF THE UNDERFOOT CLAN: MISSION IMPLAUSIBLE PART FOUR
Catch up to the Clan by reading parts one, two, and three. Kevin takes the walkies out of Ralphy’s pack and gives one to Ralphy, one to Sammy, and one to Charlie, keeping one for himself. He tests the grappling hook one last time to make sure it doesn’t need more tape. “Okay, Charlie,… Continue reading THE ADVENTURES OF THE UNDERFOOT CLAN: MISSION IMPLAUSIBLE PART FOUR
Character Profile: Nigel Masters
After having to ask for directions, the reporter finds his way to the security office. The door looks much like any bedroom door, and he can hear voices inside. He knocks. ”Come in, “ the voice that responds is Cockney and sounds a bit cheerful. The reporter opens the door to see two desks four… Continue reading Character Profile: Nigel Masters
How Do I Keep the Story Going…
Or, how I keep it flowing without it tripping over itself. For most people, the biggest wonder is how a writer keeps the story straight in their heads and on paper/computer. I make an outline. This helps me to see what I have written. It gives me the freedom here to add pieces… Continue reading How Do I Keep the Story Going…
Masie and the Treasure Map: One Day Delay
Writing for a cause.Masie's heart sunk when she saw her father return to the waiting area with a long face. "I couldn't book another flight until tomorrow morning." "Wow, really, dad?" Shrugging her father sat next her and gave her a sideways hug, "It happens. They almost never have flights back-to-back like that, but don't… Continue reading Masie and the Treasure Map: One Day Delay
Masie and the Treasure Map: Dad Comes, too!
Dad comes, too "YAY! Dad's coming, too!" She ran out of the office and up the hall. By the time her father walked out into it, she had three suitcases pulled out of it. "Whoa there, Speedy, there's a few things I have to do first." She looked up at him as she held onto… Continue reading Masie and the Treasure Map: Dad Comes, too!
Masie and the Treasure Map (Going to Germany)
This is the next two parts of the story. Part Three The next morning as Masie was getting ready to sit down to breakfast, there was a knock on the front door. She peeked around the corner of the upstairs hall as her mother opened the door. "Mother, I thought you said you had something… Continue reading Masie and the Treasure Map (Going to Germany)
Masie and the Treasure Map
A little background: This is an ongoing project in order to donate money to literacy projects. This is the first two parts of the story. Details are below on how you can participate when the most recent installment is posted on the blog. You can also follow it on my Facebook Page. Part One Masie… Continue reading Masie and the Treasure Map
Another Day… Another $.50
I am sitting here with my mind reeling, my heart beating, and my soul bleeding, wondering how everything flipped. How did the cops become bad guys, the villains become rectified, and spirituality be set aside? Why do we disrespect our protectors, Protect our detractors, and let or children defect from decency? Why is fine… Continue reading Another Day… Another $.50
