I spent way too much time picking out pretty flower pictures last week, (but it was fun, lol), so for today's Thursday Thirteen, a simpler random selection of some non-fiction books on my reference shelves. Non-writing craft this time: The History of Pirates by Angus Konstam Irish Fairy and Folk Tales by W.B. Yeats Life… Continue reading Thursday Thirteen – Back to the Books
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Writing Prompt – I Dare You
This writing prompt idea comes from a chat group during Nanowrimo where we would challenge each other to include some unexpected object or phrase in our story. It was surprising and fun to see how different people could use the same dare in wildly different ways, inspiring new directions in our plot that we might never… Continue reading Writing Prompt – I Dare You
Monday Cheer – Yay! Easter Vacation
Ahhh, Easter vacation! Well, I'm not exactly lying around this week, but the thought that I could if I choose to is lovely. This is a well needed vacation.
Thursday Thirteen – Language of Flowers
Last Sunday I was working away and needed the right flower. I grabbed Kate Greenaway's Language of Flowers and ended up being totally distracted. This fascinating illustrated book lists over 500 flowers and plants and their traditional meanings. Flowers and plants were used in the Victorian era to express both positive and negative messages and… Continue reading Thursday Thirteen – Language of Flowers
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