It’s #MayhemMonday, and, this week is all about love. The bad kind. The creepy kind. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so be vigilante! If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up below ↓ to receive future posts via email.
From the #QuoteGarden: Hitchcock on Blondes
I’m not one to complain about winter. If you live in the north, it’s just a fact of life. So, to help get us through, I’ll be sharing #quotes celebrating winter for the next few weeks. I hope you enjoy them. Today’s quote is not winter specific, but calls upon wintry cold in a most…
Otherworldly Words: Bewitch
Ah, amore! It’s February and our minds turn to St. Valentine’s Day and longing gazes and tokens of love. But what about when love crosses the line? #OtherworldlyWords returns with a look at four words that describe the downside of love and attraction. First up is bewitch. With its origin in Old English, this word…
Writing Prompt: A Little Controversy
Imagine two characters discussing a controversial topic. (Think: abortion, religion, etc.) How does the conversation go if they’re neighbors who act and think alike? (Do they admit things they wouldn’t in mixed company?) How does the conversation change if the exchange happens in a doctor’s office or similar place by chance, but they have differing…
Mayhem Monday: The Kidnapper
It’s #MayhemMonday, and, you need to think quickly! You’re riding your bike when you see someone nab a child into a van. What do you do? If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up below ↓ to receive future posts via email.
Writing Prompt: Shhh!
Your character is very tired and the normally quiet neighbor is playing really loud music. Does your character go over to ask to turn the music down? What does s/he find if s/he does. If s/he tries to ignore it, how? If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up below ↓ to receive future…
Mayhem Monday: Quarantine
It’s #MayhemMonday, and, you’re a shut in. If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up below ↓ to receive future posts via email.
Writing Prompt: Downhill All the Way
Your main character is asked to go skiing by a new love interest. S/he doesn’t want to admit s/he’s never been skiing. What does s/he do? If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up below ↓ to receive future posts via email.
From the #QuoteGarden: Ice and Fire
I’m not one to complain about winter. If you live in the north, it’s just a fact of life. So, to help get us through, I’ll be sharing #quotes celebrating winter for the next few weeks. I hope you enjoy them. Today’s quote is not winter specific, but calls upon wintry cold in a most…
Mayhem Monday: Darkness
It’s #MayhemMonday, and, you’re completely in the dark. If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up below ↓ to receive future posts via email.