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NaNoWriMo: Week 4 – Approaching the Finish Line
November has just flown by. I have no idea what I’ve spent all month doing really except trying to catch up on sleep. I’m guessing most of us feel that way though. Now, it’s the final week of NaNoWriMo. For … Continue reading
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Mythological Monday: Banshees
Often underrated and lumped in with the ghost category is the loud and frightening banshee of Irish mythology. They are not seen as a mainstream creature, but are a particularly terrifying creature when examined. Several distinct and defining characteristics: supernatural spirit beautiful … Continue reading
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Plots & Thoughts Thursday: Matched
Matched by Ally Condie centers on a romance in a dystopian society. At a certain age, all the boys and girls born during a certain time frame will receive their matches. These are, according to the government, the most suitable marriage … Continue reading
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NaNoWriMo: Week 3 – Reaching The Summit
Happy third week of NaNoWriMo! We have just passed the halfway mark, which means you should be hiking up the final stretch of your mountain. Hang on, ‘final stretch’? Yes, because I mean it’s the final stretch before you reach … Continue reading
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NaNoWriMo: Week 2 – Climbing the Mountain
By now, you’re probably in one of two camps for this November: this was a great idea or this was a very bad idea. ‘November is busy, so why did I decide to write this monstrous thing now?’ To get … Continue reading
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Mythological Monday: Dwarves
Dwarves are a peculiar magical creature when analyzed. They’re easily one of the most recognizable beings whenever they pop up in books, movies, etc. Some of their most typical traits are: short stature old, bearded ugly obsessed with gemstones, rocks, minerals, etc. … Continue reading
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Plots & Thoughts Thursday: H2O
H2O by Virginia Bergin is a Young Adult novel that focuses on an apocalypse. The main character, Ruby, is caught in the middle of the chaos as toxic rain pollutes the world. Anything that comes into contact with even a … Continue reading
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NaNoWriMo: Week 1 – A Beautiful Mess
You’re out of the gate and typing madly! This whole first week is about setting the stage and introducing your characters. Maybe you know exactly how the first few thousand words will play out; maybe you don’t. But the key … Continue reading
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The Cozy Quill 