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Do you believe in Magic?

Published on December 8, 2014April 16, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell1 Comment

Through My Eyes

The trees are older, gnarled and bent, but then so am I. The years had not been kind to the forest where I once played. I walked deeper into the shadows, my eyes searching for signs of life. The dark red stood out like drops of blood among the dark green leaves.

I stood, my hand extended with a handful of those special berries, and hoped my childhood friends would return. In minutes, the air shimmered and my cheeks warmed as I felt the first flutter of wings. The years melted away, the faeries hadn’t forgotten me.

Click to open the link and join in the fun

A New 100 Word Challenge for Grownups over at Julia’s Place

Here is this weeks new phrase and picture:

“…those special berries…”

The magic happens here

Published on November 25, 2014December 8, 2014 by Jean M. Cogdell7 Comments

Jean’s Writing – Five Sentence Fiction: Irritation

Like every other writer in the world, I decide to write a best seller, a hell of a book.

How long could it take, thirty days, ninety days?

Soon the printer is out of ink, I’m flipping over used paper, and my annoyance grows as I consider this may take a year or a millennium.

My damn computer has become a source of irritation not inspiration as words fail to appear.

I’m ready to concede no great story is forthcoming, all hope is lost, and then the magic happens, not with massive fireworks, but with a tiny spark, I hear the voice of my muse.

Join in the fun and see what five sentences you can contribute:

Head on over to Lillie McFerrin Writes

Old habits are hard to break

Published on November 21, 2014 by Jean M. Cogdell8 Comments

Do you stumble over Gerunds?

Read the November 19th post over at The Kill Zone to find out if you need to rid your story of a few Gerunds.

I loved The Kill Zone’s post titled Gerunds Be Gone.

The Kill Zone is one of my go to blogs for good info, and today when I opened this email they didn’t disappoint. Once more their post was filled with a great reminder to watch out for sneaking little “ing” beings that are as scary as Gremlins.

Hmm, makes me wonder about the name Gerunds…

Check out The Kill Zone and see if your writing is filled with the little devils.

For additional help you might want to check out editing software Grammarly or Ginger. I use both.

Sorry for the short post today.

I gotta go Gerund hunting.

One Lovely Award

Published on November 16, 2014 by Jean M. Cogdell9 Comments

I’ve been nominated by the sensual Elsa Holland for the One Lovely Blog Award. She has humbled me with the honor and her words of encouragement.

Thank you Elsa!

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This is my 4th Blog Award nominated by my peers. I’m overwhelmed with gratitude. No words can properly thank my readers. This award requires I tell you 7 things about myself, so here goes.

I’m an optimist, believing things will get better.
Living with chronic pain, I’ve learned to live.
I love Peanut M&M’s. (best with a glass of red wine)
Enjoy curling up by the fire with a good book. (can’t wait until it’s mine)
Love to travel, wish I could do more of it.
Love, love, love an afternoon nap.
As an introvert, I still find people fascinating. (must be the writer in me)

Now for the second requirement, link back to blogs I enjoy reading. You must check out, in addition to the amazing romance writer and blogger Elsa Holland, the following: