Category Archives: writing

G is for…

Posted on April 8, 2015 by dSavannah

…#GNUTerryPratchett I only met Terry Pratchett once in person. But I met him thousands of times in my mind whilst reading his books. And my life was imminently enriched because of his words and his presence. And who is Terry … Continue reading →

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E is for…

Posted on April 6, 2015 by dSavannah

…Excerpt E is also for exhausted. I have had quite the day running hither and yon, including *6 hours* at the new doctor’s office. However, it was actually a wonderful experience, and I am [cautiously] optimistic that this was the … Continue reading →

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Starting is the hardest part…

Posted on March 31, 2015 by dSavannah

Some people might argue that waiting is harder, and in some cases I’ll give it to them, such as my pal Andrew F. Butters, whose family has been going through quite the time with their daughter, who was diagnosed with … Continue reading →

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Orange is *still* Orange ~ #TeamOrange!

Posted on June 7, 2014 by dSavannah

I am a proud member of #TeamOrange, a group of writers who banded together in 2012 to create the anthology Orange Karen: A Tribute to a Warrior, with all proceeds going to help fellow writer Karen DeLabar and her family … Continue reading →

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What I’ll do on my summer vacation

Posted on May 22, 2014 by dSavannah

I know, I know… you’re groaning at the silly reference to first-day-of-school assignments given across the world. Or is that a myth? Do teachers still require that essay? I know I certainly don’t, but then I’m teaching college students, and … Continue reading →

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#AtoZchallenge2014 ~ Reflections

Posted on May 19, 2014 by dSavannah

dSavannah note: I have been working on this post for what seems like weeks. Okay, when I consult the calendar, I guess it has been weeks… Since before the end of the challenge on April 30 and when I posted … Continue reading →

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The Questions with Chad Clark: writer and #AtoZchallenge2014 partner

Posted on May 4, 2014 by dSavannah

Holy cannoli. My last entry for The Questions was July 2013. Ten months ago. Wow. I am feeling like a major slacker right about now. Or that I’ve been majorly busy. Actually, that’s it. Majorly busy. Life. Work. The pursuit … Continue reading →

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