I know it's been awhile since I've posted, but I've had to take a break from the writing world. It wasn't willingly, but I had to. Depression hit hard and fast. I think it's something most people, if not most writers, deal with on a daily basis. Just recently Ned Vizzini killed himself; he was … Continue reading Keeping it real…
Month: December 2013
Grammar Wednesday: Word Mixups – Weary v Wary
Hello friends, This is the last Grammar Wednesday of the year! Since next Wednesday is Christmas, I will be taking it off from this adventure. This week we'll be looking at weary and wary--two things that should not be happening during the holiday season. But here we go. EXAMPLES She was wary of going to … Continue reading Grammar Wednesday: Word Mixups – Weary v Wary
“Taken” by Felicia Starr
Title: TAKEN (Breaking the Darkness, #1) Author: Felicia Starr Expected Release Date: November 11, 2013 Genre: Fiction | YA | Paranormal Opening her eyes to an imposing prison of complete darkness, Kasha is accused of possessing powers and abilities she had no previous knowledge of until the moment she comes face to face with herself … Continue reading “Taken” by Felicia Starr
WIPpet Wednesday! Dec 11, 2013…
Good morning WIPpeeters and guests! I have been mostly iced in since last Thursday, and when I did venture out to work last night, I crashed my car on the way home. All is well. I'm not even sore this morning, and Emilie (my car) is only scared a little bit--more like bruised. I'm in … Continue reading WIPpet Wednesday! Dec 11, 2013…
Grammar Wednesday: Word Mixups – Effect v Affect
These are two that are actually less mixed up than they used to be. Affect is to affect something, while one thing has an effect on another. EXAMPLES Rusty was affected by the dog that moved into the house. Rusty made an effect on the dog when she smacked him on the nose. The effect … Continue reading Grammar Wednesday: Word Mixups – Effect v Affect
Serenity’s Moment
She walked barefoot through the beautiful picturesque forest. The trees were higher than she could see if she strained her neck upward, but she did not. The rough bark against her palm as enough of a reminder that some things were just too big to understand. Serenity slipped around a large trunk, the white and … Continue reading Serenity’s Moment
Jumping in, two feet forward
I feel as though I'm completely jumping into part of the market world. I've signed and paid for my first ad to be placed (no, I'm not saying where or how much--maybe if it works or does work, there will be another post on that). I've been doing a lot of giveaways with eBooks and … Continue reading Jumping in, two feet forward
Love’s Forbidden Flower — Diane Rinella
*** Please note: This is a New Adult Romance novel involving two siblings who struggle with their emotions. This is not a work of erotica.*** The heart cares not what society forbids. Lily nurtures a secret love for a flawless man—the one who is her soul mate. Donovan is gorgeous, charismatic, and delights in all … Continue reading Love’s Forbidden Flower — Diane Rinella
WIPpet Wednesday!! December 4, 2013
I spent five glorious days with my babies and family up in the cold Montana weather. I say cold, but it really wasn't that cold. When there's no snow on the ground and it's the end of November, something is seriously wrong. I witness and participated in the baptism of my two youngest Godsons who … Continue reading WIPpet Wednesday!! December 4, 2013
Grammar Wednesday: Word Mixups – It’s v Its
There was no Grammar Wednesday last week due to Thanksgiving and travel. This week we'll focus on what that is consistently incorrect in many things that I edit. One would thing that it would be easy because "it's" is a contraction of "it is," but it's still messed up. The easiest way to look at … Continue reading Grammar Wednesday: Word Mixups – It’s v Its
A day for the future…
Today is one of those days that I will forever remember. December 1, 2013 marks so many milestones in my life that to put one above the other is completely impossible. There are two very important ones that I want to talk about. Family is something extremely important to me. Most people don’t know, and … Continue reading A day for the future…
Adrian J. Smith 