Grace W.

@bluejay – Ooh, thanks for the picture! I like how hilly it is. And grassy. We don’t see much grass here in Phoenix. Is it springtime for you yet, or is it still winter over there?

@his-instrument I’ll read the book of John with you! I’m really not that great at literary analysis, so I probably won’t have much to say, but I look forward to learning from everyone else. Besides, I needed to read John again anyway. 🙂

Very funny, @kate-flournoy . You are so encouraging. 😉 (Actually, you really are) 🙂 Sometimes, well, all of the time, writing a novel seems like way too big of a task for me, but God is still bigger.

I’ll try to focus on what I love about writing and not second-guess myself so much.

Thanks, all of you. It’s awesome having writing pals I can…[Read more]

Anyone want to write for half an hour? 🙂

@ClaireC No, I’ve never heard of freddo frogs before. What are they? Say, do you have scorpions over there in the desert part? We had a two- incher in our hallway last night; I’ve heard they sneak in through the air vents.
Oh, that’s too bad. 🙁 Are people upset if they see you about during school hours? I know that’s something my parents have…[Read more]

@ClaireC You’re homeschooled? Me too! What are the homeschooling laws like in Australia? Although it’s legal here, it seems like there is a bit of hostility toward it from the schools and the government, but we have the awesome Homeschool Legal Defense Association, and they help us defend our rights, etc.

Thanks, @winter-rose , @bluejay ! Glad y’all got so much writing accomplished. 🙂

Names can be difficult. How do you usually come up with them?

I usually try to go with the first (or second) name that pops into my head when I think of the character or place, then stick to and trust my original instinct as much as possible. I don’t usually…[Read more]

@ClaireC How did you do today? I was desperately tired this morning, but I did not fall asleep and I was able to stay pretty focused. Plus I was able to pray about some serious things in my life, so that was good. (Oh, I was just abut to ask you if it was hard to stay on schedule with school starting up and everything, when I remembered that your…[Read more]

I’ve just started reading the Secret of the Rose series by Michael Phillips, and so far I really like it. Has anyone else read it?

Well, I didn’t actually write anything, but I reviewed what I last wrote and actually kinda liked it. So … that’s a start. 🙂 😀

Alright, I’ll join you @bluejay and go for 10 minutes. (I’m taking baby steps) 😉

Honestly, @daeus , it’s the sense of obligation that’s killing me … my muse that is. Accountability does help, but if you don’t want to write … and lately I haven’t. It’s complicated, post-vacation can’t get my mind back on my work stuff.

All excuses, I know, but I think I’ll just do it now. I think I’m finally over it. Thanks for…[Read more]

So, where do you guys find your writing motivation? (I’m not talking inspiration. That’s everywhere but not really helping right now …)

@bluejay I was finally able to start reading the Billabong series today. The writing style is really neat. The story itself is so simple, and yet so delightful to read. I love old books like that.

Hi, Gracie! Though it has been said many times, one more time can’t hurt: Welcome to forum, and the Realm of the KeePers, and the bestistest place on the web! 🙂 🙂 🙂 I hope you have fun here! 🙂

Hi, Gracie! Though it has been said many times, one more time can’t hurt: Welcome to forum, and the Realm of the KeePers, and the bestistest place on the web! 🙂 🙂 🙂 I hope you have fun here. 🙂

Haha! That’s hilarious. 🙂

Oh. Right. We were posting at the same time. 🙂 That’s neat that it can mimic other birds. Here we have mockingbirds that can do that, but they don’t look nearly so spectacular.

Oh. Right. We were posting at the same time. 🙂