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Blown Away!

I am astounded to learn that my collection of short stories, "Two Shorts and a Snort" won the GRAND PRIZE in the #RRBC 90-day Alpha/Omega short story writing challenge!! Wow! I certainly was not expecting this. I have read a lot of the short stories that were created for the challenge and I have to …

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Blown Away!

I am astounded to learn that my collection of short stories, "Two Shorts and a Snort" won the GRAND PRIZE in the #RRBC 90-day Alpha/Omega short story writing challenge!! Wow! I certainly was not expecting this. I have read a lot of the short stories that were created for the challenge and I have to …

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Taking a break?

Or is it? Are you like me and feel that you have to work like a Trojan workhorse every day, day in and day out? But what happens when we do? I can only speak from my own personal experience. Creativity all but comes to a screeching halt I find it hard to shut my …

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Descriptive Phrases

We all hear so much about Showing vs. Telling, and there are no better or more concise examples than those found in song lyrics. Think about it. You have 3 - 4 minutes to tell an entire story. There is no time for wasted words. Then, top that with the fact that things have to …

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Children

I am late posting my blog for today. But, better late than never, I suppose. This past week, I have taken care of my three-year-old granddaughter every day all day long. Believe me when I say I had forgotten the amount of energy and attention they require. I fell behind on everything and dropped into …

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Golden

It’s uncanny how I can feel him before he walks into the room. My heart lurches and my pulse quickens.Then, I see him. The center of attention, hugging the ladies, shaking hands with and giving slaps on the back to the men. Everyone wants to touch him…to have him turn his golden-brown eyes and flashing …

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Hunger

I originally wrote this as a song, but never got it recorded. Think old Tammy Wynette style when you read it. HUNGER BY JAN SIKES I MET A MAN ON THE STREET JUST THIS MORNING. HE HELD A SIGN THAT SAID, “HELP ME PLEASE." I STOPPED AND DROPPED A COIN IN THE CUP BESIDE HIS …

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