The fourth of July is a great time to set sparks flying and write a sizzling fireworks showstopper of your own.
Light up the sky, and stop those summer blahs from getting to you.
Your muse is gonna love the show.
Here is the website to help get those creative juices flowing and make this your hottest summer ever with a list of Fire Starters.
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In the spirit of David Abrams’s “Sunday Sentence” project, sharing the best sentence I’ve read during the past week, “out of context and without commentary.”
“The breeze eased its way through a window like a considerate guest wiping his feet before entering, bringing in the transitional smell that comes when windows are opened for the first time in the spring.”
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urce: Dana King, A Small Sacrifice, A Shamus Nominated Nick Forte Mystery
Check out David Abrams’s The Quivering Pen and
Erika Dreifus Sunday Sentence for great reads.
What sentence kept you reading to the end?
Have you made a summer reading list? If not, these three will get you started.
If you have, add these three to your list.
1 Literary, 1 Mystery and 1 YA there’s something for everyone.
I read for pleasure. The last couple of weeks have been pure bliss. Choosing a book, is like choosing a rich dessert. A dessert so yummy that my taste buds tingle and the flavor lingers long after the last bite. A good book is when the words or story stay with me long after I read the last page.
Even books I read for research, I choose with care. Enjoyment is my first priority. Life is too short. This morning I’m sitting on my porch, enjoy in a cool breeze and savoring the last of three books. Books that tingled my mind and left me with the realization I’ve a long way to go before I can stand in the shadow of these writers.
I won’t keep you in suspense any longer. Summer is here and I know many of you are looking for great books to read. So here they are, three books to keep you turning the pages, and savoring the phrases late into the night.
A love story and a literary mystery blending fact and fiction. I surprised myself, enjoying this book as I did. It’s not usually my type of book but the writing is beautiful. Ms. Benjamin captures the passionate spirit of a woman who was truly worthy of her fictional alter ego in a world as captivating as the Wonderland only she could inspire.
For mystery, crime and whodunit readers this Edgar-winning novelist Michael Connelly creates a new hero who is a lot greener but no less believable. This was a fun, nail-biting thriller, with a surprising twist at the end. It’s been years since I read one of Mr. Connelly’s books, but I won’t wait years to read another one.
I finished this book late last night. Although, listed as a YA book, I think Mr. Green writes for all ages. His rich words are musical staying with me long after I turned out the light.
This book is a funny, engaging coming of age book. Mr. Green gives his characters real flesh and blood as few authors can. A beautiful story of growing up, adventure and complicated people. I laughed, grew sad and laughed again.
Thanks to Lillie McFerrin for reminding me to practice, practice, practice. Sometimes I get so busy with my WIP, and life in general, that I forget how important it is to practice my writing.
Five Sentence Fiction is a great place to do just that. So again, a big thank you to Lillie.
If you are looking for a place to work on your skills check out FSF.
Below is my Five Sentence contribution this week. Enjoy.
Let me know how you practice. Do you have a favorite site or routine? Leave a comment and the link. Thanks.
What it’s all about: Five Sentence Fiction is about packing a powerful punch in a tiny fist. Each week I will post a one word inspiration, then anyone wishing to participate will write a five sentence story based on the prompt word.
The word does not have to appear in your five sentences, just use it for direction.
This week: ANCHOR
All week people came to attend the celebrations.
They honored her with words like groundbreaking, innovative and pioneer.
She accepted their admiration; after all, she’d worked long hours to arrive at this pinnacle in life.
She’d dodged bullets, survived mergers and interviewed presidents.
As she listened to her well-meaning friends, she grew weary from the weight of her accomplishments, and now she just wanted to go home.
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