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When I want to leave my worries behind, I lose myself by opening the pages and becoming immersed in a book. A good book!
I wish you good reading!
~ Penny
Reading books
I’m a bookoholic. I just simply love to read. Just passing on some of the books that I’ve enjoyed.
A Review and a Special Thank You!
Among the first of my blogging friends (we started following each other a little over a year ago) is Stefan (Maxima) and while we live in different countries, neither the distance nor the language has prevented us from being great online friends. From the very beginning I was drawn into the poetic and loving nature of his posts and poems.
The photographs he takes (many are from the roses in his flower garden) are beautiful. His music unique and special. All parts of his blog are produced for the effect of pleasing and entertaining his daily visitors – most especially his poems of love!
Recently Stefan published his first book of love poems. He has put the same care and beautiful sensuality into each page. I encourage you to visit his blog and find out more about his book “Don’t Let Tears Kiss My Face”, click here. Emotionally sensual and vivid, a delight to the mind and eye. Available soon through BookRix to all of those who wish to read and purchase. Congratulations Stefan, well done!
I would like to personally thank Stefan for posting an interview with me, this past Friday, promoting the children’s book, ‘The Shy Butterfly”, written by myself and illustrated by Debbie Edwards.
Your support is greatly appreciated Stefan, I thank you from ~ my heart to yours, dear friend.
~ Penny
Reading – Does a Body (and mind) Good!
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Regardless of your age.
Reading is always cool! One of the things I incorporate
into most of my days is taking a little time to read!
I have a book (or kindle) handy
while waiting for appointments or trips to the park.
Relaxing in the evening
with a good book, curled up in a chair is a treat for me.
Have you read a book lately?
Give it a try! A great way to unwind!
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Have an excellent day today! ~ Penny
The Written Word!
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I – the written word
To many I am transient,
evanescent vapor.
In the moment, well thought of,
but just as quickly put aside.
my creative purpose, too frequently, surpassed,
seemingly for a better one.
And I in the midst of presentation
of poignant knowledge,
for your acquisition and enlightenment,
am left behind.
My sole passion to create your passion,
shaded subtleties and secrets
I would share for those who dare to read and learn.
Not just partake as in a feast,
feeding temporary hunger and then moving on.
Do I illuminate most vividly or is your viewing superficial?
My value and meaning dependent entirely on you.
And I – the written word – await the outcome!
~ Penny L Howe, 2013
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Thank you, have a great day!
~ Penny
On a lighter note for Tuesday …
Sneak preview – Children of the Orbs Series: 5 years ago floating “Orbs” the size of a grapefruit had shown up everywhere on the planet Earth, one per person. For years humanity struggled to understand the purpose of the glowing globes, hovering nearby. Orbs that followed them everywhere. Orbs that could not be disposed of. Orbs that bonded with some and rejected others.
Wars were fought as men and women struggled to comprehend what was inconceivable. Children understood. They were the future of the Universe. The Orbs communicated their need. They had come to show human children the way. The future of the Universe depended on the Children of the Orbs.
… Suddenly awake, sixteen year old Paige kept her eyes closed, her basic survival training lessons taking over.
First … listen. Nothing. Smell the air. Nothing. What, then? Motion? Yes, the entire “floating house” was swaying slightly.
She opened her eyes just enough to see. Her Orb floating slightly above her, softly glowing a crimson color – a danger warning.
Moonlight filled the small room she had been sleeping in. The room, one of a grouping of others in the single story house, currently moored one hundred meters up in the air, over a medium size lake.
The room seemed empty except for herself and Dal, still asleep in the bed next to hers.
Paige’s hand slide to the edge of the bed and down the side of the air inflated mattress. Her fingers made contact with the weapon she had learned to depend on. The always ready gun – it wasn’t really a gun as it didn’t fire bullets and it couldn’t seriously injure anyone, but it could freeze them in their tracks; stopping any physical movement from a few seconds to a few hours depending on the setting.
This would give Paige enough time, with the Orb’s assistance to come up with a solution to the situation. Dal (Dalgor) wasn’t trained yet, he wouldn’t be of much value to her. She’d come to rescue him from this planet, his life was in danger. Now, both their lives were in danger.
Again, the floating house moved, a small movement but she was aware. Someone was climbing up one of the mooring cables. In one fluid movement, Paige was out of bed, crouched on the floor in a position ready to fight if necessary…
© Copyright 2013 by Penny L Howe All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright conventions~
Stay tuned, more sneak previews coming up soon!
~ Penny
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How to write, a quick lesson
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First of all, know that I am not qualified to teach writing.
However, while I am not qualified as a writing teacher I am a highly qualified reader and I’m guessing in my life I’ve read more than most people in the various genres. I’m addicted to words, pure and simple. And my time spent in the world of marketing helped me develop a different set of skills to guide myself through a creative writing process. So, I’m going to pass a few thoughts along to you here today.
Rule one – Just write. don’t agonize over each word or sentence trying to get it right.Time for that later.
Rule two – Write some more. Stay focused on your story and nothing else.
Rule three – Don’t edit while your creative juices are flowing, you could stop the flow.
Rule four – Just write. Let your brain do the walking with your fingers.
Rule five – Just write. Allow yourself to slip into another place (and time) let your imagination lead you.
Final Rule – If you noticed a theme going on, that’s because there is one. The more you write the more you become a writer. You’ll make many grammatical errors, typos and will want to know much more about the basics such as plot, character development, and so on. But the most important rule of all is to get the words down. You can figure out the rest later!
One additional note, many of the very famous authors that we know of, did not have any formal writing classes when they started writing and publishing their work. It turned out pretty good for them!
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Thanks for stopping by,
~ Penny
The Why About This 