I don't know about you but I've never had much success in drafting those ten page character sketches before I begin a novel. It just seems I get to know my character along the way . . . more
"John, my two books in the Tina Munroe series are written in first person. The one I want to rewrite will be in third person. I haven't thought of a common element of change. They both go up against very . . ." more
"I had a realization that I need to focus on motivation. If I do combine those older books with a different main character I will have to really rethink her motivations. She's very different from my Tina . . ." more
"Pat, I've been thinking about the last chat when you said you wrote your books before the Gather contest. I have a couple of books I wrote a long time ago and they need lots of work, but I definately like . . ." more
Yes, Nancy. No Whine is on tonight. I hope you are still here to get the message. I didn't have internet access, so I couldn't post the article until just now.
I never thought you were being rude. I was merely letting you know we'd welcome you back when you could make it. So sorry about your health issues. You have a great attitude -- just get back to doing the things you like.
Hi Nancy, I see you have lots of my friends in your network. Thanks for inviting me too. This is where I always offer up a new friend one of my poems. let me pop out and grab you one:
God gave a real fine friend to me One who guides me when I can’t see One who knows what makes me cry One who understands how hard I try A friend whose beauty is more than skin deep In whose heart, my cares she willfully keeps One who is there when I often fall And waits patiently for me to call One who knows of my past wrong deeds A friend willing to walk through fires with me A friend that I sense will always be true God gave me a friend – and that friend is You
God has given a special friend to you To be there for company and comfort too To be there to care, so you won’t be alone Through all your troubles and to help you atone A friend who understands just where you’re coming from To offer his kindness, his heart and his love To walk with you through a driving rain To laugh with you during trials and pain A friend who will help heal your wounds and hurts To give from his back, his very shirt To help you find port from a stormy sea God has given you a friend, that friend is Me.
