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Nothing But a Song: Chapter 1
Are you still waiting for your copy of Nothing but a Song, but can't wait to read it?? You're in luck! I'm posting the first chapter below. If you prefer to listen to it, click below: Let me know what you think! Rebecca Kendall waited for her boyfriend, Tommy...
Definition… “Real Mom”?
This week in my composition courses, we're talking about writing definition essays. I thought this would be an example of a definition essay. What do you think? Are You a “Real” Mom? Originally posted on October 2, 2013 by writesomewhatnot. Reprinted by author. OK. I...
New Book On Its Way
30 years ago I wrote Nothing But a Song, a story about Rebecca Kendall, a 19-year-old who loses her hearing in a horrific car accident. Using technology and help from a mysterious young man, she learns to sing again. But will she learn to love again? It is finally...
Cancer with no Regrets
My essay won First place in the Wyoming state DAR writing competition on Women's Issues. Posted here for your enjoyment. Many things in life influence and inspire us: historical figures, parents, friends, educators. But we forget sometimes that negative experiences...
Another Scare
This room is familiar…the couch, table, the comfortable seating—an attempt at making the waiting room look like a living room. It is nice, and it is comfortable. Even the lighting is soft…the fluorescent lighting replaced with tall lamps with soft lighting. Magazines...
Building Round Characters
In writing, there are round characters and flat characters. Flat characters are just like they sound: flat. No depth. A writer wouldn't go into much detail about who they are or their background. The flat characters are simply there to help advance the story. Round...