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AGE:
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LOC: Stanwood, WA
GEN: Female
LAST LOGIN: August 13
LOC: Stanwood, WA
GEN: Female
LAST LOGIN: August 13
So, I’ve written a book – now what?
I’ve always wanted to be a writer – ever since the 2nd grade when I and a friend wrote a story about a heroic bunny rabbit. I’ve written all my life in journals, for my children and husband, for friends … but until recently had not made the decision to finally put my thoughts in order and write a novel.
I am in the process of editing my first novel and finishing two others. I go between the three of them so that I don’t get too bored with the storylines. I invite polite, constructive criticism of my works submitted, and I will happily return the favor.
In addition, I will accept any suggestions on publishing, as I am so new to the idea of publishing a novel that I don’t even know which step to ta…
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Chapter 18 Hope for a New Beginning Johnson drove the little Model T down the dirt road, anxious to see his children. Thomas and Hettie ran out of the little shack of Charlie and Rachel’s, Hettie nearly 10 years old now and Thomas almost 3, toddling after her. Johnson worked at a cotton mill just outside of Gatlin, becoming a foreman in no time. There was a war brewing, and he had had to sign up in the draft, even though he was listed as a father. He hoped that would stop the government from ...
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Chapter 17 The Worst Day The pain was agonizing – Regina’s insides felt like they were being ripped in half, with a piercing scream stuck inside her head. Hettie leaned over to dab her forehead with a wet cloth; Regina hated that Hettie was seeing her this way, knew that the young child would be forever scarred, watching her mother die slowly. They huddled together now on a low-slung bed that was bolted to the wall and floor of the small shack that the two of them shared. Regina took it in st...
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Chapter 16 Regina’s Family, All Together A large meal had been prepared and set out in the air that felt like Spring. The sun had come out to grace the wedding, kissing its blessing down upon Regina and Johnson, who stared often at each other, smiled, held hands, and kissed. Regina’s family all surrounded her, doting on her and smiling at her fortune. This was the happiness they had wanted for her when she had been sent away from Blessed Hill, and even though her life had taken several turns,...
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Chapter 15 A Wedding The following day, Regina woke with the realization that today she was getting married. She was alone in Johnson’s large bed, covered lightly with a blanket. She stretched, feeling lazy and content, for the first time in so long. She looked around Johnson’s room, seeing a set of clothes laid out for her and a note on the writing desk. She stood up and walked across the room to read the note: My Darling, I should return to Wren’s Nest by noon. I have a wedding surprise for...
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Your point about smaller schools being better than larger schools is well-taken, and I agree completely. I was surprised to see it was education facilities you were referring to during the dialog, and it felt to me a little misplaced and almost "dirty" to be referring so suggestively to something that matters so much. Needs a little polishing here and there - "Thai whose her husband" from paragraph 5; also from the same paragraph, the phrase "punch drunk" I think might be misused, although I ...
So true... I loved this. Succinct and told well. Good luck with the contest!
I really liked this, after I understood it. Seems dark and dirty, right where I think most politicians are. It needs a hyphen between corruption and embedded, if that's your meaning. I don't understand what this has to do with the creative life, however, it's still meaningful.
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