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Recipe: Easy Gravy
Happy Thanksgiving!! Robin’s Easy Gravy ¼ cup flour ¼ cup butter ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon sea salt 2 cups pan drippings Chicken broth (just in case there aren’t enough drippings) Strain the drippings and reserve. (I strain using the whisk using a slow and steady hand, but if you want super smooth gravy,…
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Resource: Oregon Backgrounds & Textures
Escape to the Oregon Coast Each year we hop in the car and head north to Oregon. We have relatives in several cities, and get to take in the breathtaking landscapes and partake in all sorts of outdoor activities. All of these photos were taken within a 20 minute drive of Florence, Oregon. This town…
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My Life: A Conversation with my Husband
On a regular basis, my husband and I banter back and forth. I have to admit, my husband topped me this time. I was actually speechless. [Watching TV: A bomb goes off and part of a corridor collapses] Me: Did they even check that guy’s pulse? Or did they just assume he was dead. Husband:…
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Writing Resource: 8 Tips on Dialogue
Dialogue is an integral part of any novel. Here are eight ways to upgrade your dialogue and avoid some newbie pitfalls.
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Word Count 101: Novel? Novella? Novelette?
Many writers stress about word count while they are creating a book. My advice is actually not to worry about it during the first draft—just be true to your story and characters. Then, during the editing process, become the crazed axe murderer—okay, maybe more of a surgeon. But regardless, you need to be brutal. In…