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Shaara Dragon Breath My main portfolio contains 21 items. |
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Folder links are in Red * Other Item links are in Blue [Poetry: Singing My Soul] (13+) # 574652: A poem is the entryway into a person's soul. Come visit and get acquainted. [A Kettle of Stories of Truth and Fantasy] (13+) # 590653: Our lives are stories. Some of them we live, some we dream, and still others we write. [Kids' Stories, Poems, and Smiles] (ASR) # 584585: Through the eyes of a child... [Dancing with Color: Children's Pics] (E) # 755673: These are watercolors made to illustrate various children's stories I have written. Holiday Stories and Poems (13+) # 1837134: Sometimes we just want to read about the holiday we're closest to. [Stories of Faith and Good Deeds] (ASR) # 589765: Holding out your hand to others is a service to our Lord. [Fly Me To The Stars: Science Fiction] (ASR) # 589730: Come fly with me to distant lands, to a sea of distant stars... [To Love And Be Loved: Romance Stories] (13+) # 608003: The cornerstone of life is love. It is the undertow that sweeps us into happiness. Awards Given to Outstanding Pieces (ASR) # 614394: These are some of the awards I've given at Writing.Com. [Need a Good Laugh? Guaranteed to Cheer] (ASR) # 589748: Humor often does more than make us laugh. At times it forces us to open up our eyes. Flash Fiction Horror for Black Harvest (18+) # 752727: These short stories were written for the Black Harvest Flash Fiction Horror Contest. [Let's Get Serious: Essays] (ASR) # 589709: Life contains unusual views, different angles, and a variety of hues... [Welcome to the Wild West] (13+) # 790793: This folder is the welcome mat. Come on in and sit a spell. [The Virtuous Vampire] (13+) # 790369: This folder contains my vampire stories. Enter for a pleasant bite. [Flash Fiction: Stories Under 700 Words] (ASR) # 702486: Sometimes, it only takes a few words to paint a situation. [Adult Fairytales & Other Naughties] (XGC) # 598848: Within lie secrets, emotions, and things which should be locked up forever ... Poetry Forms (13+) # 945530: Poetry Forms Easily Explained - a work of Bianca with additions by kansaspoet INDEX - Poetry Forms/Researching Poetry (E) # 1527308: A combined alphabetical index for Poetry Forms and Researching Poetry Candied Aliens (E) # 997713: For the birthday girl! [My Writing.com Newsletters] (ASR) # 1553994: These are my past newsletters. If you missed one, take a peek. (Mainly Fantasy) [NaNo Folder] (ASR) # 1552060: This folder will house my attempts to complete the NaNo. |
| A poem is the entryway into a person's soul. Come visit and get acquainted. (6 items) |
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[SLAMs: Poetry by Summons] (18+) # 997382: Here we go again in the roly poly month of August. [Poems of Science] (E) # 600100: Science is the place where fantasy and hope co-mingle. [Poems of Humanity & Life] (ASR) # 600024: What is this shell we call life, and how do we climb out? [Poems of Nature] (ASR) # 599824: Poems of nature grant you peace. [Poems of Animals] (ASR) # 599005: The poetry of animals derives from the joy of sharing this world with them. [Poems of Relationships] (13+) # 598988: Relationships are sometimes the most difficult part of life. |
| Through the eyes of a child... (27 items) |
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Stacey's Dream (E) # 815352: This is a story about a young girl who wants desperately to ride a horse. The Miracle of Easter Eggs (E) # 671838: Juanita discovers the miracle of Easter Eggs... The Missing Latin Club Money (E) # 717403: The Latin Club's moneybox is gone. The suspect is a member of the French Club. The Usual Thanksgiving (E) # 751167: Ruby was disgusted her family always had to eat the same thing for Thanksgiving Dinner. Me and My Dad (E) # 849562: When her dad told her he was an alien, he worried that she wouldn't love him. Teen Time (ASR) # 807125: These are pieces for and/or about teens. Aliens, Critters, and Dinosaurs (E) # 970570: This selection of stories and poems will enchant the child in you. The Easter Rabbit and Mrs. Cow (E) # 671248: Mrs. Cow finds a friend who likes her poems... Herr Klein's Gift Shop (E) # 583613: A young girl's failure to understand prejudice A Bike Called "Big Red" (E) # 616626: Love does not have to be between two people. Sometimes love encompasses the inanimate. Through the Windowpane (E) # 620875: A little boy's imagination creates stories. Snow White and the Shoe Polish (E) # 821149: Snow White has dealings with the wicked queen, but the queen tricks her everytime. The Seat Behind Her (E) # 791771: This is a young love romance story written for TWAU. When Joshpa Didn't Wear Glasses (E) # 788636: One of Santa's elves kept forgetting to wear his glasses. Saved By a Friend (ASR) # 851217: A race in space almost ends in tragedy. The Toothache and the New Math Tutor (E) # 732618: The princess is lonely until one day things look promising . . . Cindy's Rendezvous (E) # 775540: Cindy rushed through her chores so she could go meet Paul at the wishing well. Bobby and the Little Green Man (E) # 728154: One day, Bobby was swinging on his swing when an alien dropped in. At the Local County Fair (E) # 703387: It was a normal day at the Belmont County Fairgrounds when HE came for a visit. The Train Trip (E) # 715657: A small child tries to understand why her father has deserted her. Little Miss Muffet and the Evil Elf (E) # 764003: This is the story of how Little Miss Muffet married an evil elf. Calamity and New Beginnings (ASR) # 846494: This is an animal story AND an alien story. [Children's Poetry] (E) # 755107: Come and see how the world looks when eyes are new. The Brat (E) # 1792615: A young girl has to endure her brother's mischieviousness with dire consequences. The Turtle (13+) # 1684247: A sad-hearted boy finds a reason to put aside his grief. New Friendships (E) # 1660430: The young princess meets a witch. The World Around Us (ASR) # 890439: These are the columns I wrote for: The World Around Us. |
| Life contains unusual views, different angles, and a variety of hues... (18 items) |
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My Favorite Quote (ASR) # 903171: There are things I have learned from e.e. cummings. Anon Darth Vador (ASR) # 983593: Darth Vador lurks in Writing.com, clothed under the name of ANON. Actually the Glass Is Always Full (E) # 587792: The recipe for happiness... Like a Snowflake (ASR) # 784582: Some men are not meant to walk the paths of normality, as I have learned. An Author's Tale (E) # 683736: Why do I write? Because I have found the secret source of magic... Freedom (E) # 683959: Freedom can't be defined by the dictionary; it ripples in the winds of change. Why Iritegud Deserves a Merit Badge (E) # 712035: I wrote this because my friend, Iritegud, deserves a merit award for Friendship. Beyond the Edge of the Sky (E) # 850611: How does it feel to win a silver medal at the Olympics? Life is a Puppy. (E) # 591277: Life is a puppy... Passionate About Horses (E) # 584537: The horse is the gift of the gods... As the Past Departs (13+) # 663369: Reflections on living in Germany... Which Sense Would I Give Up? (ASR) # 583843: To be without the taste of your lips, the feel of your touch, the sound of your voice ... The Repeat (ASR) # 1788710: The topic is reruns a la Hollywood. How to Handle the Cycle . . . (E) # 1183568: This is a non-conventional how to essay. I hope no one actually follows its instructions. Miracles Sometimes Happen (E) # 844934: The day I rode a green horse into a horseshow was a day I'll never forget. Recommendation for the Gent (E) # 792066: This is my recommendation for the Unofficial Best Mod on Writing.com. Deserving of a Merit Badge Because . . . (ASR) # 710674: This was written by a friend of mine who is reducing the size of his port. The Perfect Mate (E) # 606241: The perfect man would have a twinkle in his eye, and he would love me... |
| Come fly with me to distant lands, to a sea of distant stars... (9 items) |
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The Tales of Great, Great Grandmother (E) # 791128: This is a science fiction short story about a little girl and her Nana. A Highly Concentrated Porcelain Bathtub (ASR) # 924123: Has anyone seen the Milkman? He ran off screaming. The End of Mankind (ASR) # 859420: A robot studies the dying breed of mankind. Cinnamon and Trouble (ASR) # 855698: My horse lost a race, which I was mad about, but that wasn't the worst. But He's an Alien (18+) # 849591: Sarah plans to marry a Martian, but her friends try to argue her out of it. Fame and Blowing Bubbles (ASR) # 848280: When a person saves the world, he does tend to meet beautiful blondes. Dear Teacher (ASR) # 847234: A bad, bad poem for Pita: My summer vacation in Senryu. Earthly Tours (E) # 808026: This is a tour for a new travel agency. Light of Distant Stars (E) # 590795: This is the picture that goes with the Light of Distant Stars. |
| Humor often does more than make us laugh. At times it forces us to open up our eyes. (29 items) |
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Life At My House (E) # 673198: My family was a bit different... Dating Woe (E) # 587089: I tried dating to appease my daughter, but... Cowlympics with Bessie and Hooves (E) # 789278: Our two unofficial Writing.com cows enter the Cowlympics in figure-skating. Opposite Day (ASR) # 750245: "What would happen if you did everything backwards?" the Milkman asked. Stuck (ASR) # 1360153: Jimmy was simply having the worst camping experience anyone's ever had The Good Side of Global Warming (E) # 1306961: When his company says he must carpool . . . The Carrot Carats (E) # 1306319: She ripped his love letters into shreds because he brought carrots for her horse. The Day (E) # 1074519: It was a day with the domino effect, a cascade of messes . . . Pinochio and the Battleaxe (ASR) # 1040425: Tripped up by too many wives and one deep, dark secret . . . Flying Mashed Potatoes and Dressing (ASR) # 910644: Thanksgiving feast at my house is more like catching missiles. Blackberry Pie (ASR) # 899802: The blackberries were in my backyard, so I figured I might as well... Obedience School vs. the Fleas (ASR) # 884653: The Obedience School instructor said, "Get rid of those fleas." Saucer Ball (13+) # 851496: Two Hollywood male dancers find themselves involved in a soccer match. Catching a Croc Lover (13+) # 850075: It isn't easy catching a wildlife expert; they're busy with their tarantulas. Hiccup! (ASR) # 823474: A sure-fire way to cure the hiccups. Not Even One (E) # 819787: My grandma was baking me some chocolate cookies, when she fell asleep. Reality Check (E) # 796707: Ebeneezer Scrooge changed his way of life until . . . The Party Was Murder (13+) # 793727: My actor husband, Jeff Corwin, deserved the best of all parties. California Quakes (ASR) # 792337: The real truth about the California quakes. Why Cows Don't Fly (E) # 789066: The Milkman says that cows don't fly. He is right, but. . . The Dangers of Taking a Sleigh Ride (ASR) # 787871: A sixth grade boy is forced to write an essay about riding in a sleigh. The Legless Spider (ASR) # 710249: The poor spider had one misadventure after another. The Battle of Puebla (E) # 684912: It was meant to be a party in celebration of Cinco de Mayo... SLUDGE attacks the goddess (ASR) # 650283: The goddess is attacked by green... Some Dentists: A Pantoum (E) # 634374: The dentist who drilled when he didn't need to. The Irish Computer (E) # 574897: What if you could teach a computer to have a sense of humor? At the Park (ASR) # 574379: Murder is always unexplainable. This one is worst than most; it has a twisted ending. Unfinished Rainbows (E) # 573757: Sometimes children don't quite get it right, but their words have lots of personality! Ruben's Women (E) # 573017: Thoughts on dieting and being "full-figured |
| Holding out your hand to others is a service to our Lord. (7 items) |
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Winter of Love (E) # 631762: Pastor Smith said we should help others. Didn't that mean handing out a twenty? Leaves of Green (E) # 572194: Sometimes it takes a helping hand to change a life. Homeless in the City (E) # 787495: She met a homeless man, but she didn't see, not at first. Feathers of Conscience (ASR) # 751646: The temptation was to turn them in for harassment, but an angel changed her mind. Ready (E) # 569380: A husband's thoughts on losing his wife A Special Brother (E) # 1835076: He was always special. That day he became even more so. [Religious Poetry] (E) # 589780: Poetry holds the deepest truths. It grips our emotions, and guides us to understanding. |
| Poetry holds the deepest truths. It grips our emotions, and guides us to understanding. (7 items) |
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The Alternate Method of Prayer (E) # 750490: I believe that doing for others, being loving and kind are forms of prayer. Death (E) # 635684: Philosophy of Death... Adam's Missing Rib (E) # 1039142: Becoming wise is difficult when adults never answer all your questions. The Change (E) # 998935: The future is only fearful because we cannot see. Our Journey Upward (E) # 714647: Death allows us to see the true vision of the rainbow. The Light (E) # 683628: If heaven is the place our soul yearns to go, why does the body bar our visit? Almost Deaf (E) # 1603273: We do not hear, although the voice is all around us. |
| Our lives are stories. Some of them we live, some we dream, and still others we write. (38 items) |
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Horse Racing (E) # 845019: Pushed before her young body was ready, still she gave it all she had. The Best Christmas Gift (E) # 787081: This is the story of how my daughter and I found out about giving. Someplace Fun (E) # 712341: Two little boys were enjoying the beach, but their parents didn't see it. The Forgotten (E) # 1836154: She didn't fit in, so they kicked her out. Thank goodness for the forgotten ones. They're Coming to Take Me Away (E) # 1736614: The song kept following her. There was no escape . . . LOST (ASR) # 1684401: She wanted to climb the trail by herself, but something happened she never expected. My Writer's Cramps Pieces (ASR) # 1469080: These are some of the many short stories I've written for the Cramp. Painted Green (13+) # 1458748: Her mother kept needling her. A bite and five scratches later . . . Peace, Brother (13+) # 1457465: He was fishing when they asked him his plan for world peace. Plain Old Wrong (E) # 1456996: They accused her of witchcraft, but they were plain old wrong . . . Teaching Tales (ASR) # 1421180: I teach second grade and adult ESL. But these tales are not just about my experiences. The Old Soldier (ASR) # 998007: She accompanied a friend to the art gallery. She stayed to learn. I Wish Someone Had Told Me (ASR) # 921174: It was supposed to be a campout with my brother, but... A Good Cup of Coffee (ASR) # 914412: All she wanted was a good cup of coffee... The Beauty Pageant (13+) # 902179: A young witch feels that she is plain and ugly. Broomstick (ASR) # 899439: A witch gets an invitation for her high school reunion, but... The Days of Winter (E) # 791869: A woman realizes that moments are the precious jewels of life. A Key in One's Palm (ASR) # 777424: A mysterious key lies in her hand. How did it get there? What does it unlock? The Magician (ASR) # 739553: A brother loves his sister so much he will do anything to help her . . . Little Freckled White Boy (ASR) # 736955: A broken window changes a life . . . An Old Diary and a New Life (ASR) # 726232: A woman travels from bitterness to peace. Nigel (ASR) # 704455: When we as humans expect other animals to act like we do, we are making false assumptions. My Wild Existence (ASR) # 697035: Sometimes being a "wild thing" can lead to interesting possibilities. The Campout (ASR) # 696517: Sometimes a camping trip just ain't meant to be... Fishin' & Stuff (ASR) # 672606: A young girl grieves for her friend... The Tortoise and the Rabbit (E) # 670408: In life some people are turtles and others are rabbits, bounding ahead... An Old Book of Poetry (E) # 666784: Sometimes angels don't look the way you expect... The Dinner (E) # 664027: It was the best of plans laid out with precision... Cow Ruminations (E) # 660433: A cow ruminates over the insanity of man... Winter Fog (E) # 659112: Dealing with the death of a loved one has many avenues -- some involve animals... Wow Wigs (ASR) # 657793: Losing your hair is only part of Chemo, but it was strangely what bothered me the most. The Flying Angels (ASR) # 656951: An initiation doesn't go as planned... Canned Mushrooms (ASR) # 648329: The failure of a rock group and the making of a star... The Whale and the Zebra (ASR) # 626256: Love knows no borders... Diablo & the Dream (E) # 619942: Do animals dream? Read the story of a horse that does... The Cruise (ASR) # 601729: A cruise goes bad for the medical doctor... Are You One of Us? (E) # 571668: Are you a Druid? How will you know? Computer Morning (E) # 569827: Setting up the computer was easy for him - just a laugh and a little conversation. |
| Within lie secrets, emotions, and things which should be locked up forever ... (19 items) |
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The Geek's Tale (XGC) # 1461465: This is a story about a one a.m. visitor ~~~ Hot Girl's Club (18+) # 642172: Who says the career plans for a retired teacher are limited? The Neighbor (GC) # 698921: He was too old for her, wasn't he? The Perfect Gentleman (GC) # 809968: He had a stroke and needed someone. I needed him just as much. Just Show Me (18+) # 770905: Her friends set her up for a first date. Had they really found Mr. Right? Lemon-Decorated Boxers (GC) # 941969: This is for the Gent. The Smell of Chlorine (18+) # 730005: My boyfriend and I were skinny dipping in the neighbor's pool when they came home. The Lone Cypress (18+) # 631969: The Cypress Tree tells his tale to the winds... Cocoa Puffs on a Fill-up Night (GC) # 906357: This is full of nasty. Don't read if you don't like that kind of thing. Business as Usual (GC) # 1469692: A secretary and boss have an unusual relationship ~~~~ The Captain's Wench (GC) # 1471314: She thought she could fool the pirates; she almost did -- except for the captain . . . Venomous Snakes (13+) # 665777: Motorcycling through Arizona can lead to adventures, some you'd rather not have... Paradise Island (13+) # 881801: The island vacation that didn't quite make it. Joe Leprechaun (13+) # 651482: An Internet date has strange results... Peter Pumpkin-Eater (13+) # 899000: I was carving a plain ordinary pumpkin when an elf popped out. Friendly Snowman, NOT (13+) # 789071: The friendly snowman may not be. The Wizard (XGC) # 1786977: Never question that a wizard is powerful. Spring Break (GC) # 1683575: She chose to go to Catagoria to spend her Spring Break. Life Changing (18+) # 1629053: She was promised a life-changing present. |
| Relationships are sometimes the most difficult part of life. (10 items) |
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Spring Became Winter (E) # 684986: He was everything... Her Father (ASR) # 586503: How do you explain mental illness to a child? Yesterdays' Christmases (E) # 790028: All grown up now... The Madness of Love (13+) # 871476: Love is precious, but it's also difficult, and it has it moments of insanity. The Parade of Wildness (E) # 1686162: What is it that creates chaos inside the rooms of my house? My Old House (E) # 1092744: It was a wondrous place to grow up . . . Through Nonporous Eyes (ASR) # 743637: Walt Whitman inspired me to write about communication and the gap between. The Family Reunion (ASR) # 740630: A teenager talks about her experiences with going to a family reunion. An Ode to You, Mom (E) # 693059: I could write a hundred verses that would all say, I love you, Mom. That Day at Baseball Park (E) # 667240: The tension between the pitcher and batter was intense... |
| The poetry of animals derives from the joy of sharing this world with them. (20 items) |
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But Which One? (ASR) # 726932: A woman sorts through her day to find who she is. The Hummingbird (E) # 947001: The truth about these tiny, beautiful birds The Seal (E) # 691226: The baby sea lion seen on a Southern California beach. An Old Friend (E) # 944888: The dog that ran away has come back. Do I accept him? At the South Pole (E) # 947404: This is a pantoum about life at the South Pole. Bird Love (13+) # 942549: I've been watching too many nature shows lately. Sorry. LOL Siren's Call (E) # 596364: The dolphins sang to me with their siren's call... Deep In Our Hide-a-way Lair (E) # 1171573: This is a narrative poem about life. The Rhythm of the Jungle (E) # 847660: Why do they hear a song so different? Why can't I hear, as well? Dogs - a Welsh Englyn Unodl Union (E) # 886004: Playing with a Welsh poetry format. Why a Horse Is a Necessity (E) # 842140: This is a poem about why people need horses in their lives. Gray and White Kitten (E) # 574640: Kittens are fierce when they attack. Socks, Tercets, and Cats (E) # 841628: This is a Tercet sock challenge. We had to use all three types of tercet. Animals On New Year's Eve (ASR) # 795357: This is what animals do on New Year's Eve, I think. The Dreams Within Us (E) # 678116: If you can dream it, you can make it reality. Insects and Spiders (E) # 722286: I meant well -- about the critters and crawly things . . . The Biking Ant Race (ASR) # 732253: As I was watching, a can of Raid™ ended the ant's bike race. Moonwalking and the Courageous Bob Cat (E) # 816835: While walking in moonlight a young lad stumbles upon a huge beast. Desolation (E) # 1461812: This is a "found" poem. An Alligator's Analysis (E) # 727154: Have you ever examined humans through the eye of a reptile? |
| Poems of nature grant you peace. (11 items) |
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Spring Is Here (E) # 646841: Spring is nature's passion to express her delight as rebirth. Leaves in Springtime (E) # 815640: I am impatient for the winter to end. Open those buds and show me spring. Singing with the Crocodiles (E) # 1460427: Poems of Nature that grant peace and abundant smiles Climbing in the Mountains (E) # 1189544: Alone is sometimes not a choice, but a given. Winter Solstice (E) # 1048136: This is the song of an ancient worshipper of Solstice. She Sings Me Into Wild (E) # 964747: The waves are writhing monsters . . . Druid Forests (ASR) # 708840: History relates tales of destruction, but who is left to tell the truth? Fantasyland (E) # 621927: Your fantasyland is not mine. Outer Sights and Inward Visions (E) # 600232: Our eyes see the same things, but our hearts do not. My Inner Bank (E) # 586761: Pleasant memories restore our souls. (sweet and moon are the contest words.) Sonnet of Solitude (E) # 578369: Solitude is never lonely... |
| What is this shell we call life, and how do we climb out? (17 items) |
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The Catchers of Echoes (ASR) # 737213: What if the homeless man you see is really today's traveling minstrel? Birthday Theft (E) # 1836529: The International Dateline just shifted, depriving a young boy of his birthday. And the Crocodile Follows (ASR) # 1537640: Death looks forever over our shoulder -- no, not forever. A Hard Luck Story (E) # 1190773: This is a Monotetra poem. From Scattered Seeds of Thought (ASR) # 1094802: Sproutings from nurtured ideas and cast-off weeds and lies . . . Tell Me About Life (ASR) # 1078550: These poems are about the strength of humanity and its weakness. They carve our image. Old 97 and Engineer Broady (ASR) # 894809: It was a tragic event when the train flew off and killed all its passengers. I Prefer Make Believe (ASR) # 886527: A pi poem about fantasy Tribute to New York and Patriots (ASR) # 749016: We will never forget New York on September 11. Our world will be forever changed. Back in the Sixties (ASR) # 726617: Recollections of growing up in the sixties when life was simpler, but more limited. Texas Pride (ASR) # 714893: The Texans wanted independence and died for it in the Battle of the Alamo. My Grandfather's Advice (E) # 695526: Advice from my grandfather about monkeys. The Fortune Cookie Said (E) # 644208: The fortune cookie is right; we are in charge of our own attitude. The Classroom (E) # 631523: A look into today's classroom -- at its worst... PS Not a reflection of how I teach... Haikku (E) # 602297: Haikku: poems of short perfection The Crusades (ASR) # 597190: He went to war. He came back a different man... The New Year (E) # 591723: This new year will be the best one yet! |
| Science is the place where fantasy and hope co-mingle. (12 items) |
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The Toadstools (E) # 1474299: In a dark and twisted forest . . . LIGHT (E) # 1086783: This is a poem about science that follows the ABCeDarius. Mr. Chronos (Death) (E) # 1044088: Mr. Chronos keeps the time. Even If the Thing's On Sale . . . (ASR) # 1010574: This is a silly poem about an instrument that takes measurements of altitude. Recommitment (ASR) # 951837: Torn apart by differences, we grew and saw the light of recommitment. Seasons of Song (E) # 772370: The seasons flow into each other with a song and a splash of color. Past, Present, and Future (E) # 653807: Mankind is advancing and has a future of peace. MAGIC (E) # 627957: What is magic? Love's Dissection (E) # 601971: Love cannot be a science experiment. It defies logic. Wasted Time, Wasted Thought (E) # 601963: There is never enough time for accumulating knowledge. Science is a Telescope (E) # 578364: Science is a lens. The Optimist and the Pessimist (E) # 574705: "The world is doomed," says the pessimist, but the optimist has his own rebuttal. |
| The cornerstone of life is love. It is the undertow that sweeps us into happiness. (38 items) |
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The Candy Store (E) # 857261: I went for a walk and ended up with a candy store and a life change. A Short Burst of Love (ASR) # 855752: Some are lucky to love forever. I loved her with a short burst, unconditionally. Not Lost (ASR) # 573959: Marriage is a smoking pipe, sometimes out and sometimes lit. The Door Into (E) # 1836356: Burned from a bad relationship, she licks her wounds and dreams of something better. A Most Unusual Gift (E) # 1832783: Her fairy godmother brought her a most unusual gift. The Gift (E) # 1629680: It was the wrong present, and when he finally realized, he knew just what to give her. The Purple People Eater (E) # 1461252: The song took her back to the memory ~~~~ The Secret (ASR) # 1418737: In a conversation she overheard, she learned of a terrible secret . . . My Darling, Darling Margo (ASR) # 1417603: He meant the party to end in death . . . Youth (ASR) # 1304964: Youth is wasted on the young, but love doesn't have to be. Eye Contact (E) # 1299461: He was a famous movie star and she only a love-starved teenager . . . My Dear Wife, Dorothy (ASR) # 1039519: When a husband arrives at his wife's office, he's told she no longer works there. A Pearl in an Oyster (ASR) # 859954: He brought her a key, an envelope and a heart-wrenching mystery. The Old Boyfriend (ASR) # 856029: She was set to marry Alex, and then she heard from an old boyfriend. My Seymour (13+) # 847337: She loved him enough to sail with the Spanish Armada into war. Three Wishes (ASR) # 842462: The genie offers Cindy three wishes, but her chief desire she won't ask for. Melted Butter (ASR) # 823791: The moment of reckoning -- can this marriage be saved? Never Again (13+) # 789382: I drank two glasses. I felt great, but then. . . The Inheritance (ASR) # 779465: When her great aunt dies and leaves her a chest, Connie doesn't know what to think. Green Orchids, Dead Birds, and Love (E) # 769878: Two teenagers discover each other while working with special children. Harry and I (13+) # 727668: We had just gotten married and were off to Mexico when the honeymoon became complicated. Deeper Friendships (ASR) # 719404: Severed from his childhood friend, a man lives his life without seeing her until. . . Coming Home to Ventura (ASR) # 695442: A wounded soldier finds home a lot different after his term in Kuwait. Bird Watching (E) # 685438: Sometimes you have to look deeply to see all the feathers... Digging A Hole To China (E) # 683708: Change is difficult, but sometimes you have no other choice, but to give in gracefully. Solving the Rubik's Cube (E) # 674657: Deciding to marry the one you love can be as difficult as solving a Rubik's Cube. Juan and Maria (ASR) # 665324: "Te quiero" brought Matthew jealousy until he found his own "te quiero." The Beach and the Retriever (ASR) # 664692: Friendship with a dog can lead to romance... The Fire (ASR) # 641576: Forming a relationship on the Internet is a gamble which I don't advise, but... The Locket (ASR) # 629982: The life of a gypsy... The White Cliffs of Dover (ASR) # 627516: How do you know when the magic is real, and if it will last? Count Floris of Canterbury (E) # 627100: What can change a cruel tyrant? The Ring (E) # 625630: Love is real -- even when it's not. Coca Cola, Cupid, and a Red Rose (E) # 622477: Cupid is for hire. Crash Landing (ASR) # 591480: A crash landing is a horrible thing, but where it leads can be life-changing... Miranda (E) # 588972: Turning a city girl into a country one A Bad Day for Hunting (E) # 588630: She knew what she wanted... checkbook, outhouse, vacuum, dog food, douches Letter from a Journalist (E) # 582953: A female reporter writes to her editor about an investigation she would like to pursue. |
| Sometimes, it only takes a few words to paint a situation. (17 items) |
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The Answer (E) # 1421582: Scientifically it shouldn't exist, but there is an alternate universe. The Fairy Woods (E) # 1420784: One should never spend the night in the depths of the forest. Flash Fiction -- Under 300 words (13+) # 932796: These are for Captain Colossal's Daily Flash Fiction Challenge. Tree Meditation (13+) # 898899: This is a short short for Diane's Micro Fiction Contest. Invasion (ASR) # 853039: The major cities of the US were invaded by armies of insects. The Clown (E) # 758048: How can anything be funny in a hospital, strapped to an IV drip? Painted Crates (E) # 754508: She wanted to please her boyfriend, but then everything went wrong. A Giggling Success (E) # 746179: I thought I could be a clown at my daughter's birthday party. Bad idea! That Night in Woodstock (ASR) # 730668: A man tells about his experiences at Woodstock back on August 15, 1969. The Abduction (ASR) # 726565: He says he was abducted and has proof. Do you believe him? Road Trip (E) # 717498: Mad adventures start the same way tame ones do, except for the preparation. Alone (ASR) # 707758: It was a dark, creepy night. The lights were out, and I was alone. . . My Car Was Stolen (E) # 702573: What if a crime victim's testimony is so boring, that you yawn? Missing Samantha (E) # 697927: I came home and my dog was gone. The Thief (ASR) # 697564: Someone was breaking into her house, and she was afraid. The Red Roses (E) # 696442: Who sent the red roses? That's what everyone wants to know, including Shaara. Two Attorneys (E) # 607981: Even the best of resolutions can be overturned by the right kiss... A short, short story |
| Come and see how the world looks when eyes are new. (60 items) |
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My Dreidel (E) # 791602: This is a children's poem about the fun of the Hannukkah dreidel. First Kiss (E) # 596391: My first kisser missed... Angel Play (E) # 853785: My father tells me stories of the angels who cause the storms . . . The Giraffe and Me (E) # 849103: A child compares the giraffe's life at school with his own. Double Picnic (E) # 844152: A small girl meets a bear in the woods. What is it? (E) # 653705: A children's tanka Little Fishies (E) # 659601: The fish tank was boring until the dentures came into play... The One I Love (E) # 841103: A young girl writes of her best boyfriend. Duck Speech (E) # 656485: Ducks have interesting things to say...I think. The Cow (E) # 656471: The cow is such a dull animal. He never does much that is exciting. Writing a Poem (E) # 691354: A child learns about writing poems... Abe Lincoln (E) # 661403: Abe Lincoln decides to visit the future so he can drive a car... When Mommy's Not There (E) # 1633688: A child's toys become alive . . . My Life Onboard Ship (E) # 1076420: A boy talks about his life through the use of the Triad Poetry Format Stardust and Smiles (E) # 1070347: A young boy writes a poem for his sick brother. Through the Window (E) # 1008213: A child looks out at the universe . . . One Day Last Weekend (E) # 956650: This is the humorous tale of a teen's drive to the beach. OuR AlieN SuPer HeRo (E) # 871506: Our superhero was taken away... Whoops! (E) # 843918: This is a poem about relationships, families, and parenting. My Favorite Fruit (E) # 840254: This is a children's poem about the joys of eating a child's favorite fruit. Where the Children Rule (E) # 839808: On a planet far away, kids don't have to do chores or practice multiplication tables. The Books I Like to Read (E) # 839558: This poem is about books genres. This particular child prefers sci/fi and fantasy. My Grandma Used to Say (E) # 839555: This is the confusing set of instructions that her dear grandma left her with. A Flea Named Flake (E) # 830367: This is a poem about a flea who resides on a labrador dog named Rover. Toothy Shimmy (E) # 827884: This is a poem about what teeth must think when we brush them. Daffodils (E) # 827743: This is a poem about daffodils. The Snowflake (E) # 827010: The little snowflake played with the wind, and now he is no more. The Rainbow Shark (E) # 813825: The shark came out of the red, and he chased the little fish all around. George Washington (E) # 810003: This is my opinion of George Washington. A Crazy, Mixed Up Solar System of Hunger (E) # 799985: A hungry child romps humorously through the Solar System. If I Grew A Fur Coat (E) # 799980: A child ponders the advantages and disadvantages of growing his own coat. You Think You've Got Problems? (E) # 799911: An alien in a prickly spot. Ode to the Mailman (E) # 784031: This is a children's poem about mailmen. If I Were. . . (E) # 776183: A girl imagines being different people in the realm of fantasy. Memory Lane (E) # 774065: A girl believes that her mother will be angry with her and fears to go home. The Halloween Candy Bar (E) # 771423: I have one chocolate candy bar and thirteen children. How do I split it? Three Bears and Pears (E) # 759849: This is a silly rhyme about a camping trip where three bears visited. Tiger (E) # 755923: A dodoitsu poem about the prowling tiger who brings us fear and respect. Shopping Woes a la Teen (E) # 755497: A teen relates her experiences with her mother's shopping trips. The Nile Crocodiles (E) # 754374: The Nile Crocodiles are ferocious beasts, but they are very grand. If I Went to Africa (E) # 754320: If I went to Africa, I'd be afraid of some of the animals, but not of the kids. Do You Know the Way to Mars? (E) # 747327: What if you were minding your own business and an alien dropped in for directions? The Sci-Fi Dryer (E) # 747274: I wonder what my dryer thinks and what he'd say if he could talk to me. The Socknapper (E) # 747228: What if an alien came into your room and stole your sock! Don't Go to Jupiter! (E) # 741463: Would you want to visit Jupiter? I think not! My Brave Monkey, Spunky (E) # 737806: My brother likes to act real big, but it was me who saved the day! The Pathway to Your Future (E) # 722674: The goals you set build the archway to tomorrow. At the Zoo (E) # 719331: An older brother takes his much younger sibling to the zoo. Twirl Me, Please (E) # 719184: What if a yo-yo could speak? An acrostic poem about yo-yo's. The Shoe Bop (E) # 712508: The shoes keep getting a child in trouble with the messes they leave. Hay Solamente Amor (E) # 709433: An Anacrostic in Spanish My Summertime (E) # 706072: A young girl talks about her family's summer using the Naga Uta as her vehicle. The Windmill (E) # 687355: One day a careless boy flew where he didn't want to fly. Caught (E) # 687183: He wasn't looking when it caught him up and whirled him into the air... String of Haiku: Parade (E) # 669053: Come see the parade... If Only (E) # 652559: What would I be if I could choose? Happy Face Song (E) # 632218: Let this song bring you a smile: a happy face smile . . . Sharing With Aliens (E) # 623253: What would I tell an alien about Earth? What would I share? I Never Will, But . . . (E) # 583626: Should I be truthful or nice? The Pollution Rap (E) # 574420: Want to teach children and teens how to recycle? Sing/chant the Pollution Rap. |
| These are watercolors made to illustrate various children's stories I have written. (349 items) |
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Reading Cow Illustration (E) # 801534: This is for a story about the Easter bunny. Symphony Illustration (E) # 815275: This is an illustration for my novella that I made through an illustrators program. Sherlock, the Robot (E) # 1695902: This is for the Mystery Newsletter. Mystery Mouse (E) # 1695898: This is a mouse for the Mystery Newsletter. Two Birds (E) # 1613978: The mama bird is teaching her baby to fly. Juggling (E) # 1613968: This is a juggler juggling for the king. Scary ghost (E) # 1613946: This is for an article of the Fantasy Newsletter. The Ghost (E) # 1613851: This is a very, nonscary ghost. Alien with Zubbia Fruit (E) # 1588404: This was a quick picture taken on the run. Sorry. Girl with Unicorn (E) # 1579633: A girl riding through the stars on her unicorn. Griffin-dragon (E) # 1571114: This is for the Fantasy Newsletter Alien Destruction (E) # 1571106: Oh, no! The aliens are landing! Purple Unicorn (E) # 1561367: This is a magical unicorn. Evil Cat (E) # 1561193: This is an evil cat for the FANTASY NEWSLETTER. Griffin (E) # 1561156: This is a griffin for the FANTASY NEWSLETTER. dragon2 (E) # 1558973: This is a dragon that frightens -- maybe. Ferris Wheel (E) # 1558748: ferris wheel Hummingbird (E) # 1481526: This is for a poem about hummingbirds. Christmas Bear (E) # 1190417: Christmas Bear Christmas Horse (E) # 1189302: My Christmas Dream Horse Shaara Dove (E) # 1123354: This was purchased as a donation to RAOK. Spider (E) # 1108614: Spider on a bed Mouse of Contest (E) # 938635: This is to be used for a contest announcement. Girl with grouchy face (E) # 859878: This is for a vampire story. Soccer Girl (E) # 859876: This is for a children's story. Unicorn image (E) # 859841: This is a picture of a unicorn. Rearing Pony (E) # 851749: This is for the Outer Space Bound Column for the e-zine theworldaroundus.net Yellow Bird (E) # 851748: This is a bird I drew for a now defunct on-line e-zine. Sigh. Genie from a Bottle (E) # 851745: This is the genie who comes out to grant wishes. Horse and Rider Illustration (E) # 851721: This is a young girl riding her horse. Mean Troll (E) # 851717: A little girl disciplines the mean troll. A jumping frog (E) # 851711: This is a frog to hop around my port! Riding Through the Stars (E) # 849612: This is an illustration for a Spanish poem I wrote. Giraffe Illustration (E) # 849120: This is an image for a children's poem about a giraffe. Gibbon illustration (E) # 847744: This is a gibbon swaying to the rhythm of the jungle. Dear Teacher Illustration (E) # 847240: This guy is not doing so well. He's on Mars with no air. Whoops! Fish image (E) # 847112: This is an illustration for a fish story Super Mouse Illust. (E) # 846836: This is a mouse on a skateboard. Tulips Illustration (E) # 844829: This is an illustration for a poem about tulips. Bear with a Bib Illustration (E) # 844224: This is a bear who puts his bib on to eat some zucchini bread. Illustration for Worm Diet Root (ASR) # 843638: This is an illustration to go with the story of a girl who eats worm diet root. Blue dinosaur illus. (E) # 841924: This is an illustration for my sci/fi/fantasy column in "Outer Space Bound". Alien Bunny Illust. (E) # 841915: This is what my imagination comes up with for an alien's bunny. Two Horses Grazing Illus. (E) # 841909: This is an illustration of two horses playing with danger. A Flea Named Flake Illust. (E) # 841832: This is an illustration for a dog named Rover and the flea who lives on him. What's in a Name Illustration (E) # 841828: This is an illustration for a fantasy about a boy who doesn't like his name. The fairy illustration (E) # 841557: This is a fairy who may fly down and help you out with things. Octopus Asking for Poems (E) # 840718: This octopus wrote a poem. If he can, so can you! Dolphin Wanting Poems (E) # 840715: This is a dolphin begging for some poems. Won't you write him one? Playing Baseball (E) # 840710: This is a poem about getting up to bat and hitting a home run. Anticipation Illustration (E) # 840704: This is an illustration for a poem about going to Disneyland when it was dark. Sick Lion Illustration (E) # 840678: This lion desperately wants a letter. Can you send him one with a poem or story? Pulling hair illustration (E) # 840654: This is a picture of a girl standing in line whose hair is being pulled. Dinosaur How to Poetry Illustration (E) # 840652: This is to be the new banner of the How to Poetry column for The World Around Us. When the Sun Comes Out Illustration (E) # 840434: This is an illustration for a story about vacationing on the beach. Seagull at the Beach Illustration (E) # 839232: This is a picture for a poem I wrote about a seagull and a small boy. Illustration for Son of Will Yates (E) # 838375: This is a picture of the famous and supposedly rich son of Will Yates. Snow White and the Shoe Polish Illust. (E) # 838373: This is an illustration for a story about Snow White. The wicked queen fools her again. Girl and Boy in a Tree Illustration (E) # 838320: This is an illustration for a story about family reunions and its complications. Kangaroo Alien (E) # 831802: This is another alien for a children's story. Alien Astronaut (E) # 831791: This is a children's illustration of an alien astronaut. Poetry Horse (E) # 831726: The Poetry Horse It's Aliens Illustration (E) # 830601: This is a children's illustration for a story about what came into the backyard. Talking Animals Image (E) # 830584: This is a children's image about a talking dog, cat, and pigeon that talk. Dragon Days Illustration (E) # 830580: This is a children's illustration for a story about a boy who is chosen. If Only You Believe Image (E) # 830577: This is a children's pic of the ship a girl tries to tell everyone about. A New Kind of Testing Preparation Image (E) # 830576: This is an illustration for a teen's story about a new educational program. Camp Nightmare Illustration (E) # 830573: This is a picture of a camping trip that had a big problem. The Chicken Image (E) # 830447: This is a silly children's poem about a chicken who flies up to a cloud. Boy Brushing His Teeth Image (E) # 830444: This is a picture of a boy with a mouthful of teeth. Shark in a Rainbow Illustration (E) # 830441: This is a shark who is eating a rainbow. Sound strange? Read the poem! Two Boys in Africa (E) # 830303: This is a children's illustration for a poem about Africa. Snake illustration (E) # 830300: This is a children's illustration of a scary snake. crocodile illustration (E) # 830294: This is a children's illustration of a hungry crocodile. Hippo illustration (E) # 830292: This is a children's illustration of a hippo. The Snowflake (E) # 830291: This is an illustration for a poem about a snowflake. The Cow illustration (E) # 830289: This is an illustration of a cow for a triolet about cows. Daffodils Illustration (E) # 829577: This is an illustration of my favorite flower. Little Horse Illustration (E) # 829493: This is a picture of a small pony out in the pasture. Flying School Image (E) # 829492: This is a picture of the school taking wing as summer comes. Big Head Image (E) # 829491: This is for an article about how to write poetry. Cat Chasing Gnat Illustration (E) # 828329: This cat is chasing a very small gnat. Mule Illustration for Smartest Mule (E) # 827835: This is a picture of a mule for Iritegud's Smartest Mule story. The Museum Illustration (E) # 827634: This is an illustration for the children's story, Byron, the Dinosaur and Me. The Dinosaur Carrying Her Illustration (E) # 827631: This is a picture of her dinosaur named Byron. Dinosaur Coming Out of His Egg (E) # 827627: This is an illustration for the children's story, Byron, the Dinosaur, And Me. Reading a book about dinosaurs, illust. (E) # 827625: This is a picture for the children's story, Byron, the Dinosaur and Me. Horse in Pasture Illustration (E) # 827235: This is a picture of a horse for the teen's story about horses, Stacey's Dream. Pegasus Illustration (E) # 827214: This is a fantasy, winged horse illustration. Horse Illustration (E) # 827209: This is a picture of a horse. It is for a story. Girl with her Daddy Illustration (E) # 825618: This is a children's story about a girl who wants some magic shoes. Cooking by Herself Illust. (E) # 825617: This is an illustration for a children's book about magic shoes. Good Penmanship Illustration (E) # 825616: This is an illustration for a story about magic shoes. Illustration of Girl with Teacher (E) # 825615: This is an illustration for a children's story about magic shoes. The Guest Chair (E) # 825614: This is an illustration for a children's story about magic shoes. Dancing girl illust. (E) # 825611: This is an illustration for a story about magic shoes. Girl Flying (E) # 825609: This is an illustration for a story about magic shoes. Girl singing illust. (E) # 825608: This is the first picture in a story about a girl who wishes for magic shoes. Rainbow Illustration (E) # 824412: This is the rainbow that is being milked of its yellow. The Leprechaun Genie Illustration (E) # 824402: This is a picture of the leprechaun who comes out of the cereal in a puff of smoke. Box with cereal illustration (E) # 824400: This is a picture that goes with Leprechaun Cereal. Fantasy Pig illustration (E) # 824265: This is a fantasy illustration of a pig. Fantasy Cat (E) # 824255: This is a fantasy illustration of a cat. Get-to-gether (E) # 824252: This is a picture for the children's fantasy, "Lemonade Magic." Fantasy Skunk Image (E) # 824247: This is a picture of a fantasy skunk. Fantasy Bear Picture (E) # 824242: This is a picture of a bear. It is for a children's story. Boy with a Rabbit (E) # 824238: This is an illustration of a boy with a bunny. Bull Dog Illustration (E) # 824233: The bull dog is waiting for his friend. Happy Birthday (E) # 818231: Birthday balloons Sweet Spring Ilust. (E) # 813032: A teen in his hammock finds out that spring means rain! Spider image (E) # 813024: A spiderweb Shamrock Illus. (E) # 813021: This is a Shamrock illustration for an article in the TWAU e-zine. Leprechaun, Rainbow and Apples Illus. (E) # 813018: This is for a poem in the section, "How to Write Poetry." Mother's Day mother illus. (E) # 813016: This is the mother who will get the poem that you're going to write. Worm Boy Illustration (E) # 813014: This is a picture of a boy who is part worm. He wants to crawl in the mud! Worm Illust. (E) # 813013: This is supposed to be a picture of a worm. Yes, I know, worms don't have feet. Help! My Mother is a Toad illust. (E) # 812480: This is the image for a poem about a boy's mother who turns into a toad. Toad Magic Lizard Illus. (E) # 812476: This is an illustration for the story about a boy who starts turning folks green. Toad Magic illust - the turtle (E) # 812419: This is an illustration for a book about a boy who discovers his powers. Toad Magic - the Croc Illus (E) # 812418: This is the story of a boy who discovers his power. Toad Magic Illust - Toad (E) # 812417: A young boy discovers his powers. My Dog and Cat (E) # 812416: This is an illustration for a poem about pets. Aliens Aren't Green Illust. (E) # 812415: This is an illustration that proves that aliens aren't green. The Toilet that Swallowed Illus. (E) # 812413: This is an illustration for a boy's mad adventures down the toilet. The Hedgehog Illustration (E) # 812409: This is about a hedgehog who crawls into someone's backpack. Blue Dinosaur (E) # 812330: This illustration goes with the story about a boy's mother who turns into a toad. The Williwogga Illustration (E) # 812305: This is an illustration for a poem about a strange being who soothes. Chicken Bones Illustration (E) # 811767: This is the imagination of a little girl as she thinks of Grandma's words. My Grandma Said Illustr. 1 (E) # 811764: This is an illustration for a TWAU story. I Was Swallowed by the Toilet Illus. 1 (E) # 811758: This is an illustration for a children's fantasy story. The Green Balloon Illustration (E) # 811749: This is for a poem about a tired and sagging green balloon. Fall Illustration (E) # 807652: This is an illustration for a children's book about the seasons and months. Alien Falling into a Lemon Tree (E) # 806504: This is an illustration of an alien who falls from his ship. Ouch! Easter Bunny's an Alien (E) # 806501: This is an illustration for a children's story about the Easter Bunny. The Earth and Moon (E) # 806493: This is an illustration for a silly child's poem about our Solar System. Our Solar System Illustration (E) # 806456: This is a map for a story. The numbers represent where the pilot went first, etc. Fur Coat Illustration (E) # 806443: This is an illustration for a story about a boy who imagines growing a fur coat. The Wonder of Easter Eggs Illustration (E) # 806416: A young orphan girl discovers how Easter eggs are made. The Hare and the Tortoise Illustration (E) # 806288: This is an illustration for a story about a teenager who runs in a 6-mile race. Crocodile King image (E) # 805677: This is the second picture for my story. Dancing Crocodiles (E) # 805675: This is an illustration for one of my stories. The Easter Bunny reading illust. (E) # 801535: This is for a story for TWAU e-zine. The Easter Bunny is reading the cow's poem. The Seat Behind Me Illus.2 (E) # 801528: This is an illustration for a story for TWAU. The Boy Behind Me Image (E) # 801449: This is an illustration for a teen story. Space Ship illustration (E) # 800605: This is an illustration for the children's story, the Alien and the Easter Bunny. The Alien and the Easter Bunny illus. (E) # 800601: This is the illustration for a children's story I wrote. Illus. 2 for the Bunny's Bad Day (E) # 800440: This is an illustration for a story about the Easter Bunny. Bad Day for a Bunny illus. (E) # 800405: This is an illustration for a story about the Easter Bunny. Mrs. Easter Bunny (E) # 800349: This is an illustration of Mrs. Easter Bunny which accompanies a poem. Boy and Basketball illustration (E) # 800348: This is an illustration for a poem about a boy who brings his ball to school. Sad illustration (E) # 800347: This is an illustration for a poem about sadness. Lion Illustration (E) # 800346: This is the illustration of a lion which will accompany a poem. The parade illustration (E) # 800222: This is an illustration for a poem in "How to Write Poetry". The Tractor illustration (E) # 800210: This is an illustration for my children's book of vehicles. The Train illustration (E) # 800209: This is an illustration for my chidlren's book about vehicles. Space Shuttle (E) # 798139: This is an illustration from my children's book of vehicles. Ambulance Illustration (E) # 797619: This is an illustration for my children's book about vehicles. Bookmobile Illustration (E) # 797618: This is an illustration for my children's book about vehicles. Garbage Truck (E) # 797594: This is a picture for my childrens' book of vehicles. Postman's Vehicle (E) # 797592: This is a picture for my book about vehicles. Plain Car, Wish Car (E) # 794788: This is an illustration for my vehicle book. Simon's Week (E) # 794785: This is an illustration for my book on vehicles. The Limo (E) # 794743: This is an illustration for my book on vehicles. First Car (E) # 794729: This is an illustration for my book on vehicles. Race Cars (E) # 794716: This is an illustration for my book on vehicles. The Fire Engine (E) # 794715: This is an illustration for my book on vehicles. The Police Car (E) # 794712: This is an illustration for my book on vehicles. The Semi Illustration (E) # 794695: This is an illustration for my book on vehicles. The Cement Mixer (E) # 794460: This is an illustration for my book on vehicles. Dump Truck (E) # 794458: This is an illustration for my book on vehicles. Terry's Jeep (E) # 794453: This is an illustration for the vehicle book. Sports Car (E) # 794440: This is an illustration for my book on vehicles. Future Car (E) # 794438: This is an illustration for my book about vehicles. Old Car illustration (E) # 794425: This is an illustration for my book on vehicles. Bicyclist (E) # 794422: This is an illustration for my book about vehicles. taxi illustration (E) # 794383: This is an illustration for my book on vehicles. The tow truck (E) # 794382: This is an illustration for my book about vehicles. Backhoe (E) # 794381: This is an illustration for my book on vehicles. Bulldozer (E) # 794379: This is an illustration for my children's book of vehicles. Matchcar (E) # 794375: This is an illustration for the book of poems about cars. School bus image (E) # 794368: This is an illustration of a school bus for my vehicle book. Image for First Kiss (E) # 794337: This illustration is for the poem, "First Kiss." Pick-up Truck Illustration (E) # 794121: This is an illustration for a children's book about vehicles. Web Pig and Dog (E) # 790239: This is another picture for "King Pig of the Woods." Big Pig (E) # 790107: This is an illustration of a very big pig. He thinks he is a king. Goose from the Donkey (E) # 789986: This goose is in too much of a hurry to stop and see the beautiful flowers. Frog on a Donkey's Nose (E) # 789979: The donkey and the frog are talking about the marvels of the world. The Wise Frog (E) # 789976: This is the frog who calls the donkey's attention to the crocus. Donkey and the Hyacinth Illust. (E) # 789974: This is an illustration of a donkey who stops to look at the flowers. green alien leprichaun illustration (E) # 789935: Do you think this could be an alien leprichaun? Alien on planet (E) # 789930: This is a friendly alien. Blue elongated alien (E) # 789784: This alien wants your stories. Webleprechaun (E) # 789783: This illustration is of a leprechaun. Alien Visitor Illustration (E) # 789714: This is for the story about a visitor from outer space. Friendly Elfboy (E) # 789302: The elfboy adopts to his color. Now he asks you to be his friend. What Will His Parents Say (E) # 789301: The boy has turned green. What will his parents say about a green son? Elf Going Down the Stairs Illustration (E) # 789299: The little boy who is now green and shrunk can barely be seen on the stairs. Elf Clothes Illustration (E) # 789298: This is a picture of the poor little green boy realizing he shrunk. Elf in Mirror Illustration (E) # 789294: This is a picture of a boy who wakes up to find that he's green. Wearing Green on St. Patrick' s Day (E) # 789014: In this illustration, a child is being pinched because she forgot to wear green. Mouse in His Hole (E) # 789011: This is the second illustration where the mouse hides in his hole. Cat Chasing Mouse (E) # 789009: The cat is dreaming about chasing a mouse in this children's limerick. Web bear and pear (E) # 789008: This is an illustration for a limerick about a bear and a pear. Pink Dinosaur Illustration (E) # 789006: This is the dinosaur illustration for a dinosaur limerick. The Daily Porker Announcement (E) # 786476: This is the Daily Porker, a newspaper that tells all the pigs the news. Grounded Pig (E) # 786473: This is a picture for Iritegud's "The Flying Pig." The Tent in the Backyard Illust. (E) # 786127: This is the tent that the boy and his brother stay in for a fun "camping trip." Friendly Dragon at the End (E) # 786125: This is the conclusion of the story, "The Mermaid's Brother." Ice Cream Cone (E) # 786122: This is an illustration of a giant, double-decker ice cream cone. Yummy! Science Experiment (E) # 786120: The two boys tried something out and got an awful smell. I bet it was sulfur! Making Brownies (E) # 786119: In this picture the brothers are cooking. I bet it smells great! Bubblegum Fun (E) # 786118: This is a picture of the fun the boy and his brother are having chewing gum. Old Gray Squirrel (E) # 786116: This is a picture of the old gray squirrel that lives in the boy's backyard. A Mermaid's Brother (E) # 786114: This picture shows the boy all grown up swimming under the sea. Cheetah Image (E) # 786113: This is an illustration of the cheetah from "A Mermaid's Brother." Kangaroo (E) # 786110: A picture of the basketball playing kangaroo from "A Mermaid's Brother" Lion Illustration (E) # 786047: This is a picture of a big, scary lion. Scary Dragon (E) # 786011: This is an illustration for "A Mermaid's Brother." Bears eating Pears illust. (E) # 785887: This goes with a poem about bears eating all a man's pears. Dinosaur Knocking at the Door (E) # 785843: In this picture, the dinosaur is knocking at the door for the boy to come play. Swimming in the Creek (E) # 785840: This is a picture of the dinosaur and boy having a good time in the creek. Dinosaur Crying (E) # 785834: This illustration shows the dinosaur crying because the children call him "fat." Dinosaur Riding a Bike (E) # 785830: This is an illustration of a dinosaur riding a bike. I'm afraid he doesn't fit. Dinosaur Sliding Down a Rainbow Illust. (E) # 785820: This picture shows a dinosaur on his way for a visit, sliding down the rainbow. Dinosaur Climbing a Rainbow Illust. (E) # 785818: This is a picture of a dinosaur going on a visit. Of course, he has to climb a rainbow. Dinosaur Reading Card (E) # 785816: This is an illustration of a dinosaur reading his mail. The father, a veterinarian (E) # 785634: This is an illustration for "The Owlers and Eaglers," a sci/fi story. The Alien Owl (E) # 785632: This is an illustration for "Owlers and Eaglers," a sci/fi story. The Friendly Creshols (E) # 785612: This is an illustration of the friendly Creshols who save him from the mean Tuba. The Frightening Tuba Fish Attacks (E) # 785605: This is an illustration for the story, "Race on a Creshol," a teen's sci/fi. The Camel (E) # 785594: This is an illustration for the "Whale and the Zebra," a children's tale. The Whale and the Zebra (E) # 785589: This is an illustration for the "Whale and the Zebra," a children's story. Whale (E) # 785584: This is the illustration for the whale in the "Whale and the Zebra." Petstore (E) # 784281: This illustration is for the children's counting poem, "Puppy Love." Standing Boy with dog (E) # 784278: This illustration is for the children's counting poem, "Puppy Love." Sitting Boy (E) # 784277: This illustration is for the children's counting poem, "Puppy Love." Days of the Week (E) # 784275: This is an illustration for "Puppy Love," a children's counting poem. Web Begging puppy (E) # 784271: This a picture of a puppy begging for attention. Valentine for readers (E) # 781639: This is a big heart for Valentine's Day. Robotic Cook (E) # 781638: This is the illustration for "Einstein and Copernicus." Time Travel Ship (E) # 781632: This is the ship that will skim time in the story "Einstein and Copernicus." Time Travel Phone (E) # 781630: This is the phone that was invented in the story, "Einstein and Copernicus." Bike rider (E) # 781623: This is for a story about time machines, robots, and theft. Ideas Dragon (E) # 781553: This is the dragon who flies your dreams and ideas. Cupid Falls in Love Illust. (E) # 781364: This illustration is for the teen's story, "Cupid Falls in Love." Cupid Falls in Love Illus. (E) # 781360: This is the illustration for the story, "Cupid Falls in Love." Illus. for Princess Vampire Victoria (E) # 781350: This illustration is for a short story about a princess who is also a vampire. Image at the beginning for Dan (E) # 781339: This is an illustration for Writetight's "Imagination." Image at end for Dan (E) # 781332: The little boy is a space ship captain. Teacher with Valentine (E) # 779065: This is the teacher who smiles because he gave her a valentine. The Valentine Exchange (E) # 778991: This is the illustration for a boy who gives a girl a Valentine. Girl with Flashing Eyes (E) # 778988: This is the girl he does not see, the one whose anger shows in her face. Goat Illustration (E) # 778948: This goat is Simon, the Bully, who has been magicked in "Toad Magic". Valentine Fish (E) # 778947: This fish is wishing you all a happy Valentine's Day, and to get you writing. Bunny (E) # 778904: This is a bunny for a haiku about rabbits. Boy with Acne (E) # 778903: This boy wonders where his date will still like him even with pimples. Magician With Words (E) # 778538: This is the magician who bids you to write. Web Sock Alien (E) # 778535: This alien flying a sock is asking for your poems and stories. Sleepytime with Dragon (E) # 778517: The boy wants the dragon to rock him to sleep on his tail. Bedtime (E) # 778511: This is the final illustration for "If I Owned a Dragon." Walking the Dragon (E) # 778458: This is an illustration for the children's story, "If I Owned a Dragon," The Green Orchid Illustration (E) # 778448: This is a real orchid put into a scanner. The Computer (E) # 778439: This is the computer and desk which belongs to the story, "The Irish Computer." Dragon in the Swimming Pool (E) # 778434: This is an illustration for "If I Owned a Dragon." Dragon and His Parents (E) # 778430: This is an illustration for the story,"If I Owned a Dragon." Dragon Playing Soccer (E) # 778428: This goes with a story written for TWAU. The dragon is playing well. Dragon Knocking at Door (E) # 777051: This is the dragon who comes knocking at the door at the end of "If I Were." Poem by Me (E) # 777035: This is an illustration for the poem, "If I Were." Magician and fish (E) # 777032: This is an illustration for the poem, "If I Were." Dragon Food (E) # 777031: This is an illustration for a poem called "If I Owned a Dragon." Witch (E) # 777029: This is an illustration for the poem, "If I Were." Princess with a frog (E) # 777028: This is an illustration for the poem, "If I Were." Another planet (E) # 776881: A little boy, unhappy with his world, wishes he were in outer space. Good Sister (E) # 776879: This is what a little boy wishes his big sister were like. cleaning alien (E) # 776872: This is the alien who cleans up dirty clothes and candy wrappers. astronaut (E) # 776869: This is the picture when he's all grown up. Little Brother (E) # 776866: This is the picture of a boy's little brother who does not want to be read to. big sister (E) # 776862: This is an illustration for the story, "I Wish I Were in Outer Space." Grandma with bandage (E) # 776856: This is an illustration for a poem about wishing yourself elsewhere. Robot (E) # 776719: This is the illustration of a robot for the story, "I Wish I Were In Outer Space." I wish I were - alien illus. (E) # 776110: This is the little alien who will say nice things when the boy reads to him. Cindy's Rendezvous Illust. (E) # 776105: This is the picture of Cindy's prince as he waits by the wishing well. If I Owned a Dragon Illus. (E) # 776104: This is the dragon the boy is dreaming up. Magician illustration (E) # 776069: This is the magician that an alien saw at the fair. Alien Village Illust. (E) # 776065: This is a children's model of a village designed for aliens who might need a place. Illustration for the Wrong Prince (E) # 776060: This is the illustration for a story about a princess who wakes up to a frog. Space Romance (E) # 776050: A young man takes his girl friend to a moon to propose. Outer Space Bound Illustration (E) # 776039: This is the illustration for the Outer Space Bound February Editorial. Valentine Poem- the teacher Illust. (E) # 775999: This is an illustration for a children's Valentine poem. Valentine poem - mother (E) # 775986: This is an illustration for a Valentine's Poem. A little boy gives to his mother. Three Horned Dinosaur (E) # 775978: This is an illustration for Toad Magic. Count Flores (E) # 775868: This is an illustration of Count Flores transporting his bride. The Elves and the Cat (E) # 773164: This is an illustration for TWAU e-zine for children. It accompanies a story. Golden Gate Bridge Illustration (E) # 767273: This is an illustration of the Golden Gate Bridge in California. Disneyland Matterhorn Illustration (E) # 767272: This is an illustration of the Matterhorn at Disneyland. Redwood Tree (E) # 767269: This is an illustration of a redwood tree. It is meant for The World Around Us E-zine. Child's Map of California (E) # 765985: This is an illustration for the World Around Us. Kitchen Queen (E) # 765573: This is an illustration for a poem about entering the kitchen and cooking. Planet Fantasy (E) # 765206: This is an illustration for The World Around Us e-zine. Freckles Fish (E) # 764821: This is an illustration for the World Around Us e-zine. Limerick fish (E) # 764805: This is an illustration for The World Around Us e-zine. Swim Away (E) # 764790: This is another illustration for the January editorial for The World Around Us e-zine. teacher (E) # 764233: This is an illustration from the Seussified day at school. slide at night (E) # 764231: This is an illustration for a vampire story The goat (E) # 764229: This is an illustration for what happens when a student has a Seussified day. Two-headed teacher (E) # 764228: This is the first of several illustrations of the Seussified adventures of one student. The Angels at Play (E) # 764226: This is an illustration for a poem about lightning and thunder. The Monster Ball (E) # 764224: This is an illustration for a poem about monsters having a dance. Toothbrush (E) # 764220: This is an illustration for a silly poem about being afraid of my toothbrush. Talking squirrel illustration (E) # 764217: This is an illustration of a squirrel up in his tree. It is for TWAU. California map (E) # 764160: This is a children's map of California. It accompanies my biography. Fish and the dragon (E) # 764114: This illustration is for the January issue of the World Around Us e-zine. exotic bird (E) # 764096: This is simply an exotic bird Two Angry Snow People (E) # 764094: This is an illustration for my newsletter. Being Real - Teddy (E) # 763952: This is an illustration for a story about a teddy bear who becomes real. The Farm Illustration (E) # 763947: This is an illustration for a story about aliens invading a farm. The animals save us! Blind men and the Elephant (E) # 763901: This is an illustration of four blind men with an elephant. Read the article to find why. Silly Sammy Illustration (E) # 763828: This is an illustration for a children's poem about reading books. Child's Moon (E) # 763826: A child ponders the moon. To him it looks deliciously like pie. Dragon and girl (E) # 763822: This is an illustration for a children's poem about a dragon attack. Snow People (E) # 763820: This is an illustration to go with a children's poem about snow people. mermaid (E) # 761794: This is an illustration for an essay on children's poetry writing. bears (E) # 761792: This is an illustration for a poem I wrote about bears eating a man's pears. earth (E) # 761791: This is an illustration for an article in TWAU. The Elf (E) # 761453: This is an illustration for a story about Santa and a special reindeer. Family (E) # 760843: This picture is for a children's poem about families and the holidays. The Dryer (E) # 760842: This is an illustration for a poem about the dryer we steals socks. Socknapping Alien (E) # 760834: A poem about an alien who comes in and steals socks. Alien at a football game (E) # 760830: This is an illustration of a poem in which an alien lands at a football game. Girl with Box (E) # 760792: This is an illustration for Outer Space Bound, a column I write for TWAU. White Kitten (E) # 760782: This is an illustration for a story about a kitten who finds its home. Finished puzzle table (E) # 760758: This is one of two illustrations for "The Winter of Love." The Snowman and the Boy Illustration (E) # 760382: This is an illustration for a poem about a little boy and his snowman. Jack Frost illustration (E) # 760366: This is an illustration for my poem about Jack Frost. The puzzle table (E) # 760363: This is a picture of a table with puzzle pieces. It goes with my story. Web House (E) # 760359: This is an illustration for my story, "The Winter of Love." Boy and Bathtub (E) # 760350: This is an illustration for "Rubber Ducky and Chocolate Syrup." Cat with Butterfly (E) # 758469: This is a picture from fantasy. His claws are not out to hurt the butterfly. Bobby and the Little Green Alien pic. (E) # 758461: An alien comes down to visit Bobby and they talk about writing stories. blue alien and elf (E) # 757758: This is an illustration for the TWAU e-zine. My picture (E) # 757545: This is me. Friendly Alien and Me (E) # 757517: This is an illustration for the new e-zine. It is me meeting a friendly alien. Snake and Boy (E) # 757499: This is a picture of a snake and a boy slightly afraid of it. Horse and Donkey (E) # 757480: The donkey and the horse are having a conversation about Thanksgiving. Princess (E) # 757447: This is an illustration to go with one of my stories. Missing Latin Club Money (E) # 757390: The Latin Club's money disappeared. Who stole it? Travel into high school to see. Alien Animals (E) # 757259: This is an illustration for a children's poem about how animals talk. Animals Playing Baseball (E) # 757215: This is a picture to illustrate one of my stories Cat with Feather (E) # 756292: This cat has just caught his feather. Water color. |
| This folder contains my vampire stories. Enter for a pleasant bite. (21 items) |
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Letter to Buffett (ASR) # 857673: This is the letter a confused, old historian writes to his financial adviser. Sempre (Always) (E) # 1667163: This is a flash fiction of precisely 100 words, no word repeated. The Redeemed (ASR) # 948908: He gave up his soul to bring his wife back from death. Vampire Meals (13+) # 842568: One vampire discovered that women had gotten too skinny. Dating Ken (18+) # 904009: The senior initiated her into his world. She wasn't prepared, nor was he ... I Almost Threw Out My Geritol (13+) # 809550: What happens when a ninety-year-old man becomes a vampire? Bride of the Vampire (18+) # 941160: This is for the Stake and Garlic Vampire Contest. Watch out! Little Velvet Vampire: A Kinder Tale (E) # 906207: This is a tale written for a young child. Such a Handsome Man (13+) # 883392: Her neighbor never noticed her until the dark night when she knocked on his door. Mr. Meanie (ASR) # 815002: A young girl goes to sell Girl Patch cookies but ends her visit feeling drained. Don't Tell Me That Vampires (ASR) # 787170: He dreamed of being a hero like Superman, and why should that change, just because. . . The New Recruit (ASR) # 841461: The count turns a young punk into a vampire, and boy, is he sorry! Falling Off the Wagon, Again (13+) # 853212: One vampire has the best of intentions. Lorelei (ASR) # 870998: The most frightening vampire does not just sup on blood. The Dust of Caralee (13+) # 1668692: She fasted for love ~~~ When Life Goes Akimbo (13+) # 1354883: This started as a Writer's Cramp. I don't know how it grew so dark . . . Sandorville III (13+) # 1246629: Sandorville, although a full-fledged vampire, cannot hear. A Life-Changing Moment (13+) # 939390: She was a normal high school kid until she had that life-changing moment. The Vampire and the Wolves (ASR) # 903968: He took a walk one night, and almost met with trouble. The Vampire (E) # 877540: This is for the Stake and Garlic contest. Vampire Venue (E) # 790332: This is the entry. Through this door. . . |
| This folder is the welcome mat. Come on in and sit a spell. (6 items) |
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A Choir of Prairie Dogs (ASR) # 781464: Kurt roams the prairie searching for sinners. He preaches with a Bible and a gun. Christmas Spirit Visits the Wild West (E) # 790748: Her dead husband sent "Christmas Spirit" to be a matchmaker. Bet and the Stranger (13+) # 656578: A stranger rides into Laredo and changes everything... The Tale of Schoolmarm Kate (ASR) # 955938: This is the story of Kate, a diminutive but audacious young teacher. Shaara Horse (E) # 1185794: This is a horse with my name. Welcome to the Wild West (E) # 790792: This is the welcome mat through which you can pass if you have your horse and hat. |
| Here we go again in the roly poly month of August. (33 items) |
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Bird Days and Nights (E) # 817559: They do not know or understand my secret of the quill. Exposed (E) # 870865: There was no privacy when . . . Bond of Union by M. C. Escher (E) # 869922: Escher's painting of a couple brings a story to my fingers. Breathing Artist Breath (E) # 822595: I create using models fashioned of words. Bird in Hand (E) # 999568: Challenge #2: Silent/Secret/Quiet Accomplishment The End of Symmetry (ASR) # 1006296: The geometry of the relationship was sublime, but the equation didn't pan out. Two Poems: Complaint and Praise (ASR) # 1009839: These are both science poems about space, my favorite kingdom. The Beginning of Our Tomorrows (E) # 1107504: July 21, 1969 Come Back to Me, Dear Benjamin (ASR) # 997384: He thought, he experimented, he philosophied, he analyzed. What more could a woman want? Directions for Smooth Coasting (ASR) # 866312: Being single should come with directions. Life Scars (ASR) # 867795: People and events leave scars which we wear in our eyes or. . . A Man Can Only Die Once (ASR) # 824044: Wrong decisions guided his life, and each time the penalty came, he died a little more. The City: A Cautionary Tale (ASR) # 1110266: The city is not safe for us country folk. The Light (ASR) # 867229: She drifted, seeking, and then she saw. Stars of Loneliness (ASR) # 823013: The stars can bring a romantic adventure or light up the fact that you are alone. In the Cave of My Mind (E) # 1115967: The retreat I chose when life was a little more than my child-ego could deal with . . . Like Soured Milk (ASR) # 1113746: Sour grapes on soured milk: love. Warmth (E) # 1003027: In fantasy lie different customs. A Terzanelle By An Unhappy Desk (ASR) # 871013: A desk protests about living in the office of a writer. The Monk (E) # 869564: I went out to dinner with my brother. Oh, dear... The Black Hole of Mind (E) # 869051: Where do the memories go, all those things I've forgotten? The Rosenberg Case (13+) # 868881: The Rosenbergs gave sketchings to the Russians. Did they deserve their fate? The Politician (E) # 866917: The USA has one of the best systems of government, but... At the End (ASR) # 865595: Out with a whimper Meek (E) # 822157: I'm not groveling, just elegantly conscientious and industrious, crawling in my muck? A Single Ray of Purple (ASR) # 821599: A Friday evening perspective. I Hang My Hat of Cordiality, But . . . (E) # 821103: Two landscapes dwell in my inner mind as I walk the path of days. Bound for Andromeda & Sleepin’ In (13+) # 820802: I don't want to spend my time sleeping; soon there'll be plenty of time for that. There Are Questions, And Then . . . (ASR) # 820492: Are you sure you understand the questions you are questioning? On, Off Again, Company Star (E) # 819310: With brilliant, blinding streaks of light, he wowed us, but he faded. Eating Hemlock Is Such Fun! (ASR) # 818306: When a fellow writer always wrote dark tales of suicide, I wrote her a poem. Raul (13+) # 817149: A man I knew once for a short time... Ignition of the Solution (ASR) # 815616: Information must be sorted, melded, and fermented for a novel solution to erupt. |
| This folder will house my attempts to complete the NaNo. (2 items) |
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Frowning Across the Lines of Time (13+) # 1820930: A time-travel story and a love story [Character Folder: Character Name] (ASR) # 1569064: This is for a novel I'm writing, but it has nothing to do with NaNo. |
| These are my past newsletters. If you missed one, take a peek. (Mainly Fantasy) (3 items) |
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My Newsletters (Mainly Fantasy) (ASR) # 1531809: These are the Newsletters I have written so far for Writing.com. Fantasy Images (E) # 1657031: These are for the fantasy newsletter. Note: When you click on the image, it enlarges. The Battle Between Good vs. Evil (ASR) # 1561151: This is a poll for May's FANTASY NEWSLETTER. |
| This is for a novel I'm writing, but it has nothing to do with NaNo. (5 items) |
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Emotional (ASR) # 1575027: What is behind and inside Leanne's eyes? POV -- Leanne (13+) # 1574028: School days aren't pleasant for a loner. Fictitious Character Bio (13+) # 1573497: This is an assignment about my character. Leanne (E) # 1569120: Leanne, for a novel Intro Paragraph (E) # 1569062: Introducing Leanne, a girl with problems of an incendiary nature. |