No, not the type that you yell across a valley or into a cave. I’m referring to repeats of the same word in quick succession. We’ve all done it, and since I’ve been learning how to edit, it’s something I hadn’t thought about before. I use a grammar program called Pro Writing Aid and it… Continue reading Karen’s Chat about Echos
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Karen’s Chat on Pretty Sunflowers
As I sit in the armchair, this is my view. I think you could describe them as glorious with their vibrant yellow petals. Did you know they track the sun’s movement? It’s a phenomenon known as heliotropism. The tallest sunflower ever grown was thirty feet high. A German gardener called Hans-Peter Schiffer holds the record.… Continue reading Karen’s Chat on Pretty Sunflowers
Flowers Cheer you up!
This is such a interesting post with glorious flowers, that it seemed perfect to reblog. Last month, I talked about placing moss agate crystals in some of my flower pots. I went into detail HERE. For some reason, WordPress deleted most … #Crystals101 – Moss Agate and Plants: Part Two
Childhood Pets
I recently posted ai out my childhood pet. Well, I wasn’t the only one… A link for a FREE ebook will be included with your subscription confirmation! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Each month we do a special “corner” for our… Childhood Pets
Yesterday was National Paper Bag Day
I wrote a little article about it and thought I would share it here too. I remember a time before plastic when we used baskets and strong paper carriers for all our shopping. Then when plastic bags came in, everything … National Paper Bag Day
Karen’s Chat about Childhood Pets
Dogs were always a part of my life, especially growing up. We had many, and one was our beautiful, gentle, Sally. She was part of our life for over ten years. Dogs were always a part of my life, especially growing up. We had many, and one was our beautiful, gentle, Sally. She was part… Continue reading Karen’s Chat about Childhood Pets
Hot off the Press #6 June
News from Karen’s Writing Desk Each month end, I’ll send out my hot off the press news as if it were a newsletter. They are never complete without a few selected books from authors I’ve read and enjoyed. My works in progress have kept me very busy this month. Time Lines, The Sound of Evil,… Continue reading Hot off the Press #6 June
Summer Afternoons, time to de-stress
I read this recently and just found it inspiring and good for thought. Something to sit down and enjoy. - both reading and doing it! Summer afternoons are undoubtedly one of the most beautiful moments life has to offer. With the sun shining high in the sky, and a gentle breeze … Summer Afternoons
Karen’s Chat about Writing and Junk Journals.
Yes it’s an odd combination for a subject. But it’s what I’m thinking about at the moment. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been doing a lot of writing. Just final edits of my books before publication. I’ve finished my time travel story, Time Lines, and now working on Play the Game. Yesterday, in my… Continue reading Karen’s Chat about Writing and Junk Journals.
Karen’s Chat about eBooks
Further to my chat about paperback books, (link at the bottom), this time I want to talk about eBooks. Although my reading choice is now a physical book, there’ll always be room for digital ones. It brings to mind that old question of eBooks v Paperback. I've always maintained that there is room for both.… Continue reading Karen’s Chat about eBooks
World of Stories 