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Voxxylady My main portfolio contains 13 items. |
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Folder links are in Red * Other Item links are in Blue Bio and Guest Book (E) # 873403: Come in and pull up a chair! Or just run through and say Hi :-) Avant-Garde Aspirations (13+) # 931645: Musings from an Indie writer/artist/music-lover... Seeking Elora (13+) # 1197828: An indie novelist muses about writing, society, and the arts. Dear World (E) # 1093698: What I would say to the world given a chance... [Novel Ambitions] (E) # 930722: A mix of Literary Fiction & Romance focusing on relationships, culture, & the arts. [Artsy Adventures] (E) # 930717: Cnotes, Images, and ... [Shorts and Realities] (E) # 930713: Short Fiction, Poetry, Opinions, Reviews [On Our Own] (E) # 971989: Pertaining to the On Our Own indie-publishing group. [Writing Tips and Techniques] (E) # 922886: Articles pertaining to the basics of the writing craft. [Miscellaneous Meanders] (E) # 930708: Awards, Interactives, My Faves, and whatever else I throw in. Reading Notes (ASR) # 1083083: Quick thoughts about books I've read. LK Hunsaker: Articles and Excerpts (E) # 1476051: A summary of my indie publishing tips, writing tips, and samples of my work. LK Hunsaker: Writing.com (E) # 1064372: Index and intro to my portfolio |
| I haven't written poetry since I was a teen, but here are a few of my better attempts. (4 items) |
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Only Seventeen (13+) # 856460: A peek inside the life of a seventeen-year-old girl. Ode to Marching (E) # 856455: I was a drummer in Marching Band way back when. This is a tribute. A Crystal World (E) # 771858: Thoughts of nature, with a hidden message of society. 1985 The Dance (E) # 771848: A teen's thoughts after a party. 1985 |
| Research pieces, mainly relating to literature, art, and music (5 items) |
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I Read Romance. Why? (13+) # 1633759: shaking the stigma of romance novels Why Patriotrism? (E) # 1121356: An answer to a new item I read. Tillie Olsen: Breaking the Myth (13+) # 844121: Olsen breaks from the mold of women's fiction, an essay about POV and classifications. Streaming American Consciousness (18+) # 822661: A look at how Margaret Sanger used Stream of Consciousness to create emotional tension Omniscient Twain (13+) # 822659: A discussion of Mark Twain's use of point of view in Pudd'nhead Wilson |
| A serenade of music, friendship, love, and culture. Lit Romance for adults, safe for 15+ (5 items) |
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[Rehearsal: intro and part one] (13+) # 930747: The beginning through chapter 20 [Rehearsal: part two] (13+) # 930748: chapters 21-30 [Rehearsal: part three] (18+) # 930755: chapters 31 - 36 [Rehearsal: part four] (18+) # 1017968: chapters 37-40 Rehearsal: front cover (E) # 1070332: Literary Romance Novel Cover designed by the author |
| Mainly music and books, but may get other things thrown in! (10 items) |
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (E) # 1013420: A review of the Tim Burton film starring Johnny Depp, summer 2005. What We Can Learn From Babies (E) # 908408: Lessons for adults from the youngest. Microwave Mentality (ASR) # 897192: A borrowed phrase says it all about art, politics, and life in general. Phonics - We Should Be Hooked On Them (E) # 892868: How should our children learn to read? Hold up your heads, America! (ASR) # 879705: About the Athens 2004 Olympics opening ceremony Is censorship a bad word? (13+) # 863383: Should our media really be able to say or print anything? Duncan Faure - In My View (E) # 856467: From South Africa's biggest pop band to a worldwide phenom pop band to solo artist. Paul McCartney - Driving USA Tour (E) # 771814: My thoughts about McCartney's show in D.C. from April, 2002. Meatloaf Live at the Wolf Trap (E) # 749888: Review of Meatloafs' concert at Wolf Trap Theatre - Vienna, VA - September 2003 What We Could Learn From Salt Lake City (ASR) # 544505: The 2002 Winter Olympics - and the nation - should be proud of their dinosaurs. |
| Bits and Pieces of my life (4 items) |
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Search for Me! (ASR) # 976706: Word search for the Writing Decathlon June 2005 May Flowers (E) # 532652: Remembering the difference an elderly neighbor made to a young child. My Most Memorable Christmas Gift (E) # 532666: A minister and wife's impact on a young teen. A Sunrise For Ken (E) # 1633490: WDC knew him as CarolinaBlue. This is a short tribute. |
| Cnotes featuring original art and photography. (10 items) |
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Ornament Greetings (E) # 1628275: FREE if you send them off-site, these are from my original photos Christmas Greetings (E) # 1549199: photos and quotes Holiday Notes 2 (E) # 1549194: another mix of holiday greetings Anniversary (E) # 1348104: Cnotes using original photography. Quotes and Inspirations (E) # 1338579: Encouragement, gratitude, and other thoughts. Event Notes (E) # 1010097: Send a C-Note: Patriot Day, Memorial Day, ... Writing Celebrations (E) # 960327: Send an inspirational note to someone deserving. Holiday Notes (E) # 914968: A mix of holiday greetings :-) Birthday Notes (E) # 914963: An assortment of birthday greetings. Everyday Notes (E) # 912372: Just to say hello :-) |
| Articles pertaining to the basics of the writing craft. (9 items) |
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Who's in Charge Here, Anyway? (E) # 922888: On POV in fiction When A Thing Becomes A Character (E) # 1547818: characterization and metaphorical images "I Don't Read" (E) # 1381857: On the importance of reading. To Authors & Readers (13+) # 1347846: Things new writers should consider before publishing. Blurb Examples (E) # 1185488: for THE BLURB that caught attention contest Scene vs. Story (E) # 1814818: What makes a short story a story rather than a scene? My Don't List: A Reader's POV (ASR) # 1635959: Writing tips from a reader's POV with a writer's experience Setting: The Watery Breath of a Story (E) # 1633766: setting the scene in fiction It's and Its and Other Contractions (E) # 1582429: When do you use an apostrophe and when do you not? |
| Awards, Interactives, My Faves, and whatever else I throw in. (1 item) |
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[Activities] (E) # 1050732: Contests, Interactives, Madlibs, Polls |
| Short Fiction, Poetry, Opinions, Reviews (7 items) |
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[Stories from Prompts] (E) # 1469269: opened for The Writer's Cramp Birthday Celebration Sep 08 [Flash Fiction 2006] (E) # 1078020: for Resolution Solution March 2006 [Poetry and Lyrics] (E) # 1050712: Poetry, old and new, from prompts and not; and lyrics written for reading, not for music.. [Stories and Other Fictional Prose] (E) # 1050695: Short Stories, Descriptive Prose, and whatever else may fit here [Memoirs and Letters] (E) # 856472: Bits and Pieces of my life [Reviews and Opinions] (E) # 856465: Mainly music and books, but may get other things thrown in! [Literary Critiques, Essays, and Articles] (E) # 822655: Research pieces, mainly relating to literature, art, and music |
| Cnotes, Images, and ... (9 items) |
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[CNotes] (E) # 912378: Cnotes featuring original art and photography. Scotland, Ireland, England 2008 (E) # 1448306: Photo Journal: a whirlwind tour in 12 days A Virtual Visit: US Travels (E) # 1178489: Photos from journeys I've taken around the United States: largely historical spots A Virtual Visit: Concord, Massachusetts (E) # 1321145: for The Blogville News Sep 07 [Photographs] (E) # 972293: A few of my favorites. [Donated Sigs] (E) # 1068637: Original computer paintings donated for charities. Stanley: A Raindrop's Story (pub'd 2010) (E) # 1779243: Stanley is a little raindrop who learns the value of hard lessons. Children's fiction A Virtual Visit: International Travels (E) # 1515597: A few of my best photos from places we've been outside the US [Graphics] (E) # 1187813: Original art and combination art |
| A mix of Literary Fiction & Romance focusing on relationships, culture, & the arts. (7 items) |
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Finishing Touches: published Aug 2003 (ASR) # 632828: Jenna, alone with a young baby, searches for a path and fights against artistic desires. [Rehearsal: A Different Drummer - pubd 06] (E) # 822658: A serenade of music, friendship, love, and culture. Lit Romance for adults, safe for 15+ [Rehearsal: The Highest Aim - pubd 2008] (18+) # 1214961: Book 2: The continuing story of Susie, Evan, and Duncan. Off The Moon - published Nov 2009 (18+) # 1643621: Riveting Ryan's rock star world collides with a girl on a window ledge. Protect The Heart: published May 2010 (E) # 1712359: A short sweet home-front romance with literary veins (Nano novel 2009) About NaNoWriMo (E) # 903567: The challenge to write a novel in one month! Book Signing Aug 08 (E) # 1460514: at an outdoor music performance |
| The beginning through chapter 20 (21 items) |
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Rehearsal: Prologue (18+) # 821791: The tumultuous meeting of two kindred musical spirits. Literary Romance chapter one (13+) # 823235: the story begins... chapter two (13+) # 823237: March 10, 1974 chapter three (13+) # 850088: 10 March 1974, second stanza chapter four (13+) # 850094: 10 March 1974, third stanza chapter five (13+) # 856190: 11 March 1974 chapter six (13+) # 856201: 12 March 1974 chapter seven (18+) # 856222: 14 March 1974 chapter eight (18+) # 858588: 16 March 1974 chapter nine (18+) # 858590: 22 March 1974 chapter ten (18+) # 858596: 25 March 1974 chapter eleven (18+) # 858601: 25 March 1974, refrain chapter twelve (13+) # 868842: 28 March 1974 chapter thirteen (18+) # 869165: 29 March 1974 chapter fourteen (18+) # 870401: 30 March 1974 chapter fifteen (18+) # 871852: 31 March 1974 chapter sixteen (13+) # 873978: 1 April 1974 chapter seventeen (13+) # 873997: 13 April 1974 chapter eighteen (18+) # 874836: 21 April 1974, second stanza chapter nineteen (18+) # 874845: 22 April 1974 chapter twenty (18+) # 875491: 25 April, second stanza |
| chapters 21-30 (10 items) |
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chapter twenty-one (18+) # 875499: Section 2: Fanfare 5 May 1974 Chapter twenty-two (18+) # 877227: 5 May, second stanza Chapter twenty-three (18+) # 879447: 8 May 1974/Part 2 Chapter twenty-four (13+) # 882441: 11 May 1974 chapter twenty-five (18+) # 901381: 13 May 1974 chapter twenty-six (18+) # 901408: 14 May 1974 chapter twenty-seven (18+) # 901435: 16 May 1974 chapter twenty-eight (18+) # 901440: nocturnal dissonance chapter twenty-nine (18+) # 903601: 18 May 1974 chapter thirty (18+) # 903606: 18 May, refrain |
| chapters 31 - 36 (6 items) |
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chapter thirty-one (18+) # 930762: 19 May 1974 chapter thirty-two (18+) # 962148: 19 May, Stanza 2 chapter thirty-three (18+) # 962149: 20 May 1974 chapter thirty-four (18+) # 964498: 22 May 1974 chapter thirty-five (18+) # 964500: 24 May 1974 chapter thirty-six (18+) # 964502: 25 May 1974 |
| Pertaining to the On Our Own indie-publishing group. (4 items) |
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On Our Own Members' Books (E) # 1584807: See what our members have published! On Our Own Indie Publishing Group (E) # 1274879: For authors publishing or considering publishing without a traditional company. On Our Own: Self-publishing Survey (E) # 974172: Share your thoughts about self-publishing and/or sign up for the group. On Our Own: Indie-publishing Group (E) # 971987: Forums, marketing info, advice, and support concerning indie-publishing. Open to all. |
| A few of my favorites. (78 items) |
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perfect yellow tulips (E) # 1663528: April 2010 Daffodils 2010 (E) # 1661714: Beacons of Spring early daffodils (E) # 1657112: March 2010 through the window Feb 2010 (E) # 1652486: tree shadows and snow with hills peeping through tracks (E) # 1647816: February 2010 Moon and Branches (E) # 1643273: April 2009 Magnolia (E) # 1641035: Spring 2009 Pentagon September 2001 (E) # 1598934: about a week after September 11th Before the Concert (E) # 1584319: taken on the way to see Nickelback July 2009 rock wall along the road (E) # 1547817: for When A Thing Becomes A Character eagles nest over a lake (E) # 1539129: Shenango Lake, PA March 2009 Icicle (E) # 1522629: january 09 Fishing in the Mist (E) # 1479802: taken at Neshannock Creek, PA A Cardinal and his Guardian Angel (E) # 1455921: 27 July 2008 St. Andrews Cathedral ruins (E) # 1447469: St. Andrews, Scotland 2008 Volant: Miss Scarlett's Gift Parlor (E) # 1363167: one of the many shops along the street Volant Depot (E) # 1363166: A recycled/reused train depot Volant Street at Night (E) # 1363164: This is what you see driving into the town. Volant Marketplace (E) # 1363163: Entrance on customer appreciation night Snowy Yard (E) # 1363025: December 2007 Snow on Pines through the Window (E) # 1359848: winter 2007 Angel and Pumpkins (E) # 1340763: October 2007 Trees in full color 07 (E) # 1336297: nature at its grandest 444 Flags (E) # 1332854: Pennsylvania; a tribute to the Iran hostages angel and asters (E) # 1326270: first day of October 2007 Thoreau's Cabin (E) # 1321134: Concord MA 1992 north bridge (E) # 1321098: minuteman park Obelisk (E) # 1321095: minuteman nat park Minuteman Statue (E) # 1320156: Concord MA 1992 Forgive us our Trespasses (E) # 1291603: unaltered photo taken in front of a church Fireworks 2007 (E) # 1286228: caught in its glory Trees on the National Mall (E) # 1256269: Taken April 2007 cherry tree top (E) # 1241441: March 2007 Marines Don't Have That Problem (E) # 1227481: Quotation by President Reagan over photo of Iwo Jima flag Snow Flag (E) # 1223574: taken from the front window February 07 Niagara 2 (E) # 1202454: Niagara Falls NY Revolutionary Drum (E) # 1176591: from the Smithsonian Lincoln's Hat (E) # 1176385: Abraham Lincoln's Hat covered bridge (E) # 1169907: Western VA Well (E) # 1167744: Fredericksburg Battlefield Grounds Framed Sky (E) # 1166989: sky over NY Disney Elephants (E) # 1166689: from Animal Kingdom Safari L'Enfant Trees and Water (E) # 1164893: Washington DC Waterfall at L'Enfant 1 (E) # 1164213: Washington DC Castle top (E) # 1163792: Smithsonian Castle Air and Space (E) # 1161906: outside the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum Native Statue (E) # 1161262: from the Smithsonian's Museum of Native American History Lincoln Monument (E) # 1159427: Washington DC A Veteran at the Memorial 1 (E) # 1159411: World War II Memorial, Washington DC Freedom Is Not Free (E) # 1159406: Korean War Monument, Washington DC Blue Heron (E) # 1157143: Natural Bridge, VA Tree-lined Road (E) # 1155995: along the Blue Ridge Parkway Trees along path (E) # 1154823: Blue Ridge Mountains tree branch (E) # 1154103: August 2006 Table Lake and Jet Ski (E) # 1151781: Branson Missouri mountains and tree (E) # 1151440: Blueridge Parkway Deer across the road (E) # 1150703: Two bucks: wary but interested Natural Bridge 1 (E) # 1150690: Along the Blue Ridge Parkway Taughannock Falls (E) # 1140586: New York Finger Lakes Region Cloudy Trees 1 (E) # 1136670: winter scene 05 DC06 street shot (E) # 1132155: Just a photo of a sidewalk in DC; I like the composition Tree of Life (E) # 1126140: from Disney World's Animal Kingdom Sunset Along the Highway 1 (E) # 1121750: peeping out from behind clouds Hollyhock Pollen (E) # 1117332: from my front porch June 2006 Hollyhocks before the storm (E) # 1114378: taken June 2006 Loud Frog (E) # 1114202: this is what was making all that noise DJ in snow (E) # 1070322: February 2006 February Snow 3 (E) # 1070321: first blizzard of the year February Snow 2 (E) # 1070320: first blizzard of the year February Snow 1 (E) # 1070316: first blizzard of 06 Winter Trees 05: 3 (E) # 1046411: December 2005 Winter Trees 05: 2 (E) # 1046410: December 2005 Winter Trees 05: 1 (E) # 1046408: December 2005 A Sunrise in Winter (E) # 1046407: December 2005 Leaves In Water 1 (E) # 1030926: Taken Nov 1 2005 with my digital An old piano (E) # 998955: from the Smithsonian Epcot Legacy Wall (E) # 994477: Photo taken July 2005 Over the Wall (E) # 866902: Is the grass greener? |
| chapters 37-40 (2 items) |
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chapter thirty-seven (18+) # 1017985: 25 May, prelude chapter thirty-eight (18+) # 1017998: 26 May 1974 |
| On Our Own Indie Publishing Newsletters (7 items) |
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On Our Own Jan/Feb 07 Newsletter (E) # 1225382: POD Debate -- Lulu.com On Our Own March/April 07 Newsletter (E) # 1255752: boycotting traditionals? ... Infinity Publishing [2006 Newsletters] (E) # 1225393: for the On Our Own Indie Publishing group [2005 Newsletters] (E) # 1073851: They are gathered here! On Our Own January 2009 Newsletter (E) # 1530089: Smashwords.com and a WDC indie anthology On Our Own July/August 07 Newsletter (E) # 1308413: ISBNs and Lightning Source On Our Own May/June 07 Newsletter (E) # 1283097: bankrupted publisher - scam agencies - Trafford highlight |
| Short Stories, Descriptive Prose, and whatever else may fit here (6 items) |
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Because (ASR) # 1331055: Jack is collecting questions: a reader-initiated story. Teacher's Pet (E) # 984490: A comedy from a young student's pov Un Momento (E) # 1125971: A crisis of independence The Lady Behind the Portrait (E) # 1002274: a description of a portrait - for the Just Describe contest Baseball Season (E) # 970592: Sensory Exercise in less than 200 words Different Drummer (E) # 903562: Written for the Favorite Quotes Contest II |
| Poetry, old and new, from prompts and not; and lyrics written for reading, not for music.. (1 item) |
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[Poetry from Long Ago] (13+) # 771825: I haven't written poetry since I was a teen, but here are a few of my better attempts. |
| Contests, Interactives, Madlibs, Polls (7 items) |
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Madlibbing Poetically (E) # 976711: For the Writing Decathlon June 2005 Become Your Character (ASR) # 873408: A story for your characters to mingle with others. 11 Lines of Dialogue (ASR) # 1806772: For WDCs 11th birthday party! Write a story in 11 lines. Belated B'day Excuses: 200 wd contest (E) # 1712354: Give me your best excuses for being late to a birthday celebration! The WDC Olympics: a warmup contest (13+) # 1637312: Proceeds went to the Olympics auction: Congrats to Medalists! Drawings for Off The Moon Tour (E) # 1618296: November 2009 THE BLURB that caught attention (ASR) # 1185376: A Contest: write the back cover description for your book -- WINNERS |
| Original computer paintings donated for charities. (3 items) |
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A Sig for Sandman (E) # 988036: A fantasy-themed sig made as an auction donation. A Sig for Jax (E) # 970572: For the Show Me Your Stuff Contest 2005 A sig for Shadow (E) # 874930: an auction donation |
| for Resolution Solution March 2006 (4 items) |
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The Story (ASR) # 1088395: Prompt: a teacher's critique and the student's reaction The Truth Is (ASR) # 1087807: Prompt: What you read in the paper was a lie. Flip Side (18+) # 1079754: flash fiction: which side do you take? The Prevention (18+) # 1078025: A woman tries to prevent conception to save her own life. |
| Original art and combination art (8 items) |
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Easter 2008 (E) # 1403451: a Celtic Cross in paint dabs Weary Wrimo 07 (E) # 1352973: in support of Nanowrimo participants Too Many Too Often (E) # 1346418: Refusing to follow the crowd pink ribbon and pencil (E) # 1326264: October is Breast Cancer Awareness month St Patrick (E) # 1234247: shamrock image with a quote by St. Patrick Blue Animated Star (E) # 1188212: an original creation Plaid Star 1 (E) # 1187826: 2006 for Blogville News Stars on Plaid (E) # 1187824: 2006 for the Blogville News |
| Book 2: The continuing story of Susie, Evan, and Duncan. (3 items) |
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Rehearsal: The Highest Aim - Chapter 1 (ASR) # 1436334: Music, Romance, & Friendship entwine during the 70s, with characters who will capture you. Rehearsal: The Highest Aim - Chapter 2 (18+) # 1214970: 29 July 1974 Rehearsal: The Highest Aim (E) # 1431371: front cover created by the author |
| for the On Our Own Indie Publishing group (8 items) |
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On Our Own January 06 Newsletter (E) # 1063879: news and info for the inde-publishing group On Our Own February 06 Newsletter (E) # 1073849: for the On Our Own Indie-publishing group On Our Own June 06 Newsletter (E) # 1122003: For the On Our Own self-publishing group On Our Own July 06 Newsletter (E) # 1137537: marketing and the use of the term 'vanity publishing' On Our Own August 06 Newsletter (E) # 1151419: copyrights and trademarks On Our Own September 06 Newsletter (E) # 1162804: on fear, book signings, and researching pods On Our Own October 06 Newsletter (E) # 1173454: highlighting BookLocker.com On Our Own Nov/Dec 06 Newsletter (E) # 1192335: Book review sites, inspirational music, airleaf.com |
| opened for The Writer's Cramp Birthday Celebration Sep 08 (1 item) |
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The Birthday Curse (13+) # 1471195: prompt: you have to spend your birthday with the one you love to hate |