Kingdom Pen | DelightInLife | Activity https://kingdompen.org/members/delightinlife/activity/ Activity feed for DelightInLife. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:47:41 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 359a0bee7dc42ad32d1db22f5d682e3e DelightInLife replied to the topic If You Know Anything About ASL in the forum General Writing Discussions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/if-you-know-anything-about-asl/#post-60124 Sat, 13 Jan 2018 20:39:34 -0500 @anne-of-lothlorien

Hello!

I actually am hard of hearing and have worn hearing aids for 13 years.  Two of my brothers also wear hearing aids.  We don’t actually sign ASL and can hear pretty well with our hearing aids, but I do read lips.   🙂

I am available if there is specific questions you want to ask.  I don’t know how much help I’ll be,…[Read more]

]]> cedcf367284601d2e7ae52664b2ef965 DelightInLife replied to the topic Quote That in the forum General Writing Discussions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/quote-that/page/17/#post-54160 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 20:23:32 -0500 @dekreel

I actually don’t know for certain if that’s where your quote came from. I just know that Tom Sawyer has a Sid in it.  🙂

]]> f73dec21d54dc005bff08db09a845579 DelightInLife replied to the topic Quote That in the forum General Writing Discussions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/quote-that/page/16/#post-54156 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 20:20:04 -0500 @emily

The Sound of Music!

(am I allowed to guess two quotes?)

]]> 15e264036bab25b634e6b654523f81e4 DelightInLife replied to the topic Quote That in the forum General Writing Discussions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/quote-that/page/16/#post-54155 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 20:19:12 -0500 @dekreel

Tom Sawyer!

I’m reading that book for the first time now. 🙂

]]> c8787dfb61656015ef802d6b6e335f6f DelightInLife replied to the topic I need a character's name! + other stuff ;D in the forum Novel Idea Critiques http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/i-need-a-characters-name-other-stuff-d/page/4/#post-53931 Sun, 19 Nov 2017 18:59:56 -0500 @photobloggergal

Hello & welcome!

When I looked at your blog I saw that you mentioned you were part of a drama group that is doing Aladdin the musical this year.  Is that correct? 😀

I love drama, and have done it for five years through my homeschool co-op.  I actually was in Aladdin, too! 🙂  What part are you playing?  Have you been in any…[Read more]

]]> ac7cbc0b5ba9882413c7f77042b78a0c DelightInLife replied to the topic Quote That in the forum General Writing Discussions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/quote-that/page/15/#post-53663 Fri, 17 Nov 2017 16:52:08 -0500 Also, how do you add your mini bio at the bottom of every post? Just curious.  🙂

]]> c2bbdcb177d2c859d633994b45d76338 DelightInLife replied to the topic Quote That in the forum General Writing Discussions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/quote-that/page/15/#post-53662 Fri, 17 Nov 2017 16:50:29 -0500 Yay!  This topic is active again! *celebratory dance*  stops *clears throat*

Uh… as for the quote I have no idea.  😀  @dragon-snapper @perfectfifths

]]> a47a1dd2935e5d6eaf548d00c5313247 DelightInLife replied to the topic Hiya Everyone in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hiya-everyone/page/2/#post-53231 Wed, 15 Nov 2017 01:53:58 -0500 @shannon

Yes! Thank you! 😀

Have you been in any plays before and do you like to act?

]]> 0efa7f3d63e4a8c5520000597f6190d5 DelightInLife replied to the topic Hiya Everyone in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hiya-everyone/#post-53227 Wed, 15 Nov 2017 01:44:34 -0500 @waterlily  That’s awesome!

]]> 774c0b03993c577a6fc88e719d01b722 DelightInLife replied to the topic Hiya Everyone in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hiya-everyone/#post-53221 Wed, 15 Nov 2017 01:35:03 -0500 @waterlily  Welcome!  What is your favorite Jane Austen book? I’ve only read Pride & Prejudice.  I read it for the first time last year and have seen the BBC version of the movie twice and really enjoyed it.  I am actually doing the play this year through our homeschool co-op which should be very fun! I am playing Miss Bingley & Lady Cat…[Read more]

]]> 5b0338b432c74576f39b45e1703de18d DelightInLife replied to the topic Hello, Hello, Hello! in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hello-hello-hello/page/3/#post-50925 Thu, 02 Nov 2017 00:42:43 -0400 @kballen

That’s cool! We have a Mrs. Gardiner too, of course 😀

Have fun!

]]> 4497f3ac784cefc2fd2aa125bd458fc1 DelightInLife replied to the topic Hello, Hello, Hello! in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hello-hello-hello/page/3/#post-50584 Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:49:26 -0400 @kballen

Hello Kylie! I know I’m a little late, but welcome anyways! 😀

When I was looking at another post I saw you mentioned that you were in Pride & Prejudice. So am I! I have been acting for 5 years through our homeschool co-op, (and I’ve acted out stories with my sister long before then 😀 ) and this year we’re doing Pride & Prejudice!…[Read more]

]]> 371100b4cd5c2a76d7d946f21467ca2e DelightInLife replied to the topic Inspirational Songs and Music Videos in the forum Music http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/inspirational-songs-and-music-videos/page/4/#post-47810 Wed, 11 Oct 2017 03:12:59 -0400 @writefury
@anne-of-lothlorien

Yes! We listen to the Piano Guys as well! I really like “This is my Fight Song” and the video! Btw, have you watched the video where it tells how they made the video for “Fight Song”? It’s pretty fascinating all the things that kept happening. They had quite an adventure to make that video! 😀

]]> 60ad50bccf5488120115b1fb947488f4 DelightInLife replied to the topic Hello!!! in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hello-13/#post-47597 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 16:54:22 -0400 @radically-surrendered

Wow! That is really fascinating! I look forward to the day when I reach my goal of one day speaking both Hindi and English fluently! I really find it fascinating when people know more than one language!

What exactly is the difference between Low German and German? Are they originally spoken in different parts of Germany…[Read more]

]]> aaf772923aabc61cf505da56ce1390be DelightInLife replied to the topic Hello!!! in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hello-13/#post-47594 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 16:02:38 -0400 @radically-surrendered

Welcome! You have an awesome tag! 🙂

Wow! 4 languages? What are they? Did you learn to speak them just for fun, or do you have family members, friends, or a community that speaks that language?

I’m currently learning Hindi using an online program called Rosetta Stone and have really been enjoying the challenge! How did…[Read more]

]]> 14add2b48ed3d08d5c2dec733bca9972 DelightInLife replied to the topic Hello! in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hello-12/page/3/#post-47581 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 00:38:59 -0400 Cool! I think a friend of ours likes Kitchen Sink as well. I don’t think I know that one or March to the Sea. I’ll have to check them out. 🙂 We mostly listen to their Blurryface and Vessel CD’s.

]]> 40085f7c49d5fdec94eab35e90f00b09 DelightInLife replied to the topic Hello! in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/hello-12/page/3/#post-47555 Sat, 07 Oct 2017 16:41:59 -0400 @raevynstar

Welcome to Kingdom’s Pen!

Our family really likes 21 pilots as well! What’s your favorite song by them?

]]> 52eeb409ce4acb119b073b248c324656 DelightInLife replied to the topic Taking Breaks from Unfinished Books in the forum General Writing Discussions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/taking-breaks-from-unfinished-books/#post-43922 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 22:31:44 -0400 @ethryndal

I totally agree with what @dragon-snapper said. I can somewhat sympathize with you, because I’ve had a story idea in my head for about two years that I really want to write, but I’m having a really hard time with it. I am quite frustrated and it wasn’t fun anymore.

I started writing a completely different story, and though I haven’t…[Read more]

]]> 522a07940860d050e4cdca8628bdcf84 DelightInLife replied to the topic Taking Breaks from Unfinished Books in the forum General Writing Discussions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/taking-breaks-from-unfinished-books/#post-43922 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 22:31:44 -0400 @ethryndal

I totally agree with what @dragon-snapper said. I can somewhat sympathize with you, because I’ve had a story idea in my head for about two years that I really want to write, but I’m having a really hard time with it. I am quite frustrated and it wasn’t fun anymore.

I started writing a completely different story, and though I haven’t…[Read more]

]]> 1bbd1e09de0b40cb532a8358899454be DelightInLife replied to the topic I have this intriguing story - but it needs twists in the forum Novel Idea Critiques http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/i-have-this-intriguing-story-but-it-needs-twists/#post-43378 Fri, 15 Sep 2017 01:20:16 -0400 @catwing

When in doubt, use Kapeefer. 😀

]]> c6aed99c37120b26ad819276ff525784 DelightInLife replied to the topic Inspiration for an Art-icle (pun intended) in the forum General Writing Discussions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/inspiration-for-an-art-icle-pun-intended/#post-43363 Fri, 15 Sep 2017 00:44:48 -0400 @mariposa

Though I don’t enjoy or do drawing, I was wondering if you were interested in addressing (or have done) abstract art? The kind where it is more shapes instead of trying to be a specific thing?

Just curious. 😀

]]> 5b3c2132d2633002b978c67cd9c782d9 DelightInLife replied to the topic Inspiration for an Art-icle (pun intended) in the forum General Writing Discussions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/inspiration-for-an-art-icle-pun-intended/#post-43363 Fri, 15 Sep 2017 00:44:48 -0400 @mariposa

Though I don’t enjoy or do drawing, I was wondering if you were interested in addressing (or have done) abstract art? The kind where it is more shapes instead of trying to be a specific thing?

Just curious. 😀

]]> 69789e1a19c5ad5e957a47c0451806cd DelightInLife replied to the topic You know you are a writer when... in the forum General Writing Discussions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/you-know-you-are-a-writer-when/page/21/#post-43280 Wed, 13 Sep 2017 22:29:51 -0400 You know you are a writer when you have a very interesting search history. A few things I’ve looked up recently are:

Phases of the Moon
Asian Desserts
Flowers that Grow in Japan
How long can a fruit tree last in a drought
How long it takes for a Japanese plum tree to grow
How long can plants grow without water
How long does it take to feel the…[Read more]

]]> b729e1aa76379c659f6b9762991c2c82 DelightInLife replied to the topic What Villains Would I Use for This Story? in the forum Novel Idea Critiques http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/what-villains-would-i-use-for-this-story/page/2/#post-43279 Wed, 13 Sep 2017 22:10:48 -0400 @warrenluther04

I really like Kate Flournoy’s idea of a sly sophisticated mouse causing mischief. Sounds like a unique idea! Have fun exploring & writing! 🙂

]]> 29ec05eaedbc0c4a476528a42fbb17fc DelightInLife replied to the topic Writer's Corner #8 in the forum General Writing Discussions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/writers-corner-8/page/47/#post-43126 Mon, 11 Sep 2017 23:02:05 -0400 @jane-maree

That’s awesome!

]]> 29a5a0adea4cdc5409b0ba20bbe04202 DelightInLife replied to the topic Writer's Corner #8 in the forum General Writing Discussions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/writers-corner-8/page/47/#post-43122 Mon, 11 Sep 2017 22:59:26 -0400 @jane-maree
I’m not writing right now, but just wanted to ask if you’ve writtenworked on any more on the “A Sprig of Green” story? 😀

]]> 3351ca695b1814aa617e0c3e8d512c53 DelightInLife replied to the topic Writer's Corner #8 in the forum General Writing Discussions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/writers-corner-8/page/47/#post-43122 Mon, 11 Sep 2017 22:59:26 -0400 @jane-maree
I’m not writing right now, but just wanted to ask if you’ve writtenworked on any more of the “A Sprig of Green” story? 😀

]]> b9357ca5f48bcb4994f7e58cb3b1769a DelightInLife changed their profile picture https://kingdompen.org/activity/p/51806/ Wed, 06 Sep 2017 21:52:23 -0400 0 1c232c37fb70f8b24ecc9c0d85c3265d DelightInLife replied to the topic Plot Help? in the forum Novel Idea Critiques http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/plot-help/#post-42864 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 22:48:38 -0400 Hello Ryanna!

It’s great that you’ve planned out quite a bit of your story! Just a thought I have that I’ve seen mentioned on here, is to flip the cliche. Figure out what is expected to happen (in a certain situation, or in the plot in general) and then do the opposite.

Here is an article that Kingdom’s Pen wrote about ways to bend cliches…[Read more]

]]> 9c6338b0df7ce7c97005427467dfd480 DelightInLife replied to the topic Plot Help? in the forum Novel Idea Critiques http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/plot-help/#post-42864 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 22:48:38 -0400 Hello Ryanna!

It’s great that you’ve planned out quite a bit of your story! Just a thought I have that I’ve seen mentioned on here, is to flip the cliche. Figure out what is expected to happen (in a certain situation, or in the plot in general) and then do the opposite.

Here is an article that Kingdom’s Pen wrote about ways to bend cliches…[Read more]

]]> c47df7fddaea05957c0175918edf7082 DelightInLife replied to the topic Howdy Y'all! in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/howdy-yall-2/page/3/#post-38654 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 17:44:49 -0400 @shannon

Thank you! We all are super excited to meet her! Ahh, sweet!

My favorite story I’ve ever written was an 80 page story (including the title, table of contents, and all that 😀 ) I wrote it 3 years ago when I was 12 and loved writing it! It’s called “Forgiveness’ Crown”. It’s about a young prince named Josiah who is sent by his father…[Read more]

]]> 6888e46280edff5317c8fb80a0924a88 DelightInLife replied to the topic Howdy Y'all! in the forum Start HERE http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/howdy-yall-2/page/2/#post-38605 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 22:22:05 -0400 @shannon

Welcome to Kingdom’s Pen!

The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare is one of my top favorite books! Which book by her is your favorite?

I am also homeschooled, and the oldest of 5 kids, with a baby sister coming in November! (Then we’ll have 3 girls and 3 boys in our family!) And I want to have a large family myself someday!

I…[Read more]

]]> e4dd99e6eaa4740e160ef75ccf7e195f DelightInLife replied to the topic Help! I need a plot! :) in the forum Novel Idea Critiques http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/help-i-need-a-plot/page/2/#post-38443 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:30:02 -0400 @kate-flournoy

Thank you for the suggestions, and for taking the time to listen!

Hmm, I actually would like the conflict to come more from the present as a spy in this specific kingdom.

Umm, the ENTP guy is my main character. 🙂 So he is pretty major. As for character arc…I think I have some ideas. I don’t usually plan anything before I…[Read more]

]]> 65bbe9556fb9065d60eb5bf5bbc5cebd DelightInLife replied to the topic Help! I need a plot! :) in the forum Novel Idea Critiques http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/help-i-need-a-plot/page/2/#post-38443 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:30:02 -0400 @kate-flournoy

Thank you for the suggestions, and for taking the time to listen!

Hmm, I actually would like the conflict to come more from the present as a spy in this specific kingdom.

Umm, the ENTP guy is my main character. 🙂 So he is pretty major. As for character arc…I think I have some ideas. I don’t usually plan anything before I…[Read more]

]]> e6a16f625ddc4f6cbaed345a6a392819 DelightInLife replied to the topic Help! I need a plot! :) in the forum Novel Idea Critiques http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/help-i-need-a-plot/page/2/#post-38419 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:10:37 -0400 The last few questions on what the spy would do and how to bring conflict without betrayal or treachery are what I’m particularly stuck on right now. 😀

Thank you!

]]> c7d4d8d6a3c928cd522ce2b05a41fb12 DelightInLife replied to the topic Help! I need a plot! :) in the forum Novel Idea Critiques http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/help-i-need-a-plot/page/2/#post-38416 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 23:46:36 -0400 @kate-flournoy

Thank you! That’s awesome! 😀 Great advice. “A spy doesn’t need a quiet personality. He just needs to trick everyone else into believing he is what he’s not.” I didn’t really think about that before, but it’s true. I guess I pictured spies more as having a quiet personality, blending in, more thoughtful, etc.

I’m excited to…[Read more]

]]> ff5346839eff90f9d412c11f62357671 DelightInLife replied to the topic Help! I need a plot! :) in the forum Novel Idea Critiques http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/help-i-need-a-plot/page/2/#post-38413 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 23:23:36 -0400 @kate-flournoy @ingridrd @graciegirl @jane-maree

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and input!

@graciegirl *bows* Thank you. I’m glad I could be of service. 😀

By the way, does anyone have any of their thoughts to add to the questions I posted earlier in this topic (about what problems lords had to deal with, and what a spy would do in…[Read more]

]]> d60bd1c5f0a22bab287a5c0d0444ca50 DelightInLife replied to the topic Help! I need a plot! :) in the forum Novel Idea Critiques http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/help-i-need-a-plot/page/2/#post-38413 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 23:23:36 -0400 @kate-flournoy @ingrid @graciegirl @jane-maree

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and input!

@graciegirl *bows* Thank you. I’m glad I could be of service. 😀

By the way, does anyone have any of their thoughts to add to the questions I posted earlier in this topic (about what problems lords had to deal with, and what a spy would do in the…[Read more]

]]> 23a9f00af4ea6886a4a3d5a8d0ff4120 DelightInLife replied to the topic Help! I need a plot! :) in the forum Novel Idea Critiques http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/help-i-need-a-plot/page/2/#post-38277 Thu, 27 Jul 2017 22:06:17 -0400 @winter-rose No problem! Thank you!

]]> 67e2ef8f14e226719fb32ea8d7431650 DelightInLife replied to the topic Help! I need a plot! :) in the forum Novel Idea Critiques http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/help-i-need-a-plot/page/2/#post-38276 Thu, 27 Jul 2017 21:55:41 -0400 @northerner

]]> 0d8b0f8cd4367d0f50d8ee9de795e62e DelightInLife replied to the topic Help! I need a plot! :) in the forum Novel Idea Critiques http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/help-i-need-a-plot/#post-38275 Thu, 27 Jul 2017 21:55:02 -0400 @northener Wow, thank you so much! That was really helpful and really got me excited to start writing!

Actually, I love reading (primarily historical fiction.) I have done a lot of research online, and have documents with links and pictures for different aspects of the Middle Ages (such as castles, heraldryknights, medieval life, etc) I have…[Read more]

]]> a0c799e5c997c52b34896cddb6c16cc4 DelightInLife replied to the topic Help! I need a plot! :) in the forum Novel Idea Critiques http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/help-i-need-a-plot/#post-38273 Thu, 27 Jul 2017 21:37:57 -0400 @dragon-snapper Thank you! Yes, I think I want the spy to make himself known in disguise, and I appreciate the suggestions!

]]> 9f042bf49a83bc8ebb5f654ca738c121 DelightInLife replied to the topic Help! I need a plot! :) in the forum Novel Idea Critiques http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/help-i-need-a-plot/#post-38272 Thu, 27 Jul 2017 21:32:27 -0400 @that_writer_girl_99 Thank you for your suggestions!

@winter-rose Thank you Gabrielle! I actually was more stuck on the two questions I mentioned to Northerner and Dragon Snapper in relation to the plot. I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts! 🙂 Goals are super important!

]]> 72f928a5f57c34c156b8a9bb0cbb662f DelightInLife replied to the topic Help! I need a plot! :) in the forum Novel Idea Critiques http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/help-i-need-a-plot/#post-38258 Thu, 27 Jul 2017 18:46:42 -0400 @dragon-snapper

Thank you! Yes, that makes sense. Right now one of the ideas I do have for the plot is to have a spy go to the kingdom in which the story takes place, in order to spy out the land to prepare for an attack.

I don’t really want betrayal or treachery in my story, but I need a place to go from there. I am really stuck on a couple…[Read more]

]]> 9ea9df1783432cc14f997d8a5f0054c0 DelightInLife replied to the topic Questions for Writers in the forum General Writing Discussions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/questions-for-writers/#post-38254 Thu, 27 Jul 2017 18:15:05 -0400 @arella-noreen

Yay! 100 posts! *celebration music* I don’t have a blog myself, but that is a great accomplishment!

About your question… Let’s see. Here are a few random questions I thought of:

If you could enter into any story and be any character in it, which storycharacter would you choose?

What is your favorite thing you’ve ever written…[Read more]

]]> 6fd663b1187e25f81f307b9c1a5b916d DelightInLife replied to the topic Help! I need a plot! :) in the forum Novel Idea Critiques http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/help-i-need-a-plot/#post-38252 Thu, 27 Jul 2017 17:20:57 -0400 Now to tag a few people… (Feel free to add your thoughts even if you weren’t tagged 🙂 )

@kate-flournoy @daeus @aratrea @ethryndal @dragon-snapper @jane-maree @brandon-miller
@graciegirl @winter-rose @hope

]]> 5b515bc1795e9ac7aa38c1b8f197359c DelightInLife started the topic Help! I need a plot! :) in the forum Novel Idea Critiques http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/help-i-need-a-plot/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 17:15:10 -0400 Greetings, fellow Kapeefers!

I need some help. 🙂

Lately when I’ve sat down to write I’ve realized that I have a bunch of amazing characters (& personality) ideas, but almost no plot. 😀 Do you guys have any tips or suggestions for how to come up with a great plot? What do you do if you have a lot of amazing characters you’re really excited…[Read more]

]]> e453509e07ecd8af00227eedee5b3794 DelightInLife posted an update: :D :) https://kingdompen.org/activity/p/46928/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 17:07:45 -0400 😀 🙂

]]> 0 a4ede62cd7be3f8c3c1565b23091f046 DelightInLife replied to the topic A New Blog for Christian Young People in the forum General Writing Discussions http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/a-new-blog-for-christian-young-people/#post-38043 Mon, 24 Jul 2017 23:46:16 -0400 @lifeofkatie That’s really cool! Congrats on your new blog! What is the web address?

]]> d2d16b252a9f2476f34c2f4316ac0cbc DelightInLife replied to the topic My Time Travel Book in the forum Novel Critique Requests http://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/my-time-travel-book/#post-38024 Mon, 24 Jul 2017 20:40:50 -0400 @daeus That’s awesome! I’m not really interested in beta reading right now, but just wanted to say congrats! 🙂 How long did it take you to write the book?

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