Ignore all chapter numbers. This is number one of the last minute installments of For the Love of Elaine….Enjoy! Your comments will spur me on as I complete the remaining story-line. Summary: For the Love of Elaine, set in the 1930s, recounts the investigation of young and sweet Elaine Whitney’s murder, focusing on the contrast … Continue reading NP Final Installments 2
S11–The CW Awards!
Dearest reader, here I present Creative Writing Awards to some most worthy recipients. I beseech you check out their blogs at The Horns of Elfland and Hidden Universe (Box of Tales). The Story-Eyed Scribblers Writing Association is honored to present the following Creative Writing Awards to… Laura The Sincerity Award…because you are so willing to … Continue reading S11–The CW Awards!
NP Final Installments 1
Ignore all chapter numbers. This is number one of the last minute installments of For the Love of Elaine....Enjoy! Your comments will spur me on as I complete the remaining story-line. 😀 Summary: For the Love of Elaine, set in the 1930s, recounts the investigation of young and sweet Elaine Whitney’s murder, focusing on the … Continue reading NP Final Installments 1
Comical Closet #3
My motivation as we're on the last stretch of the Novel Project!!!
S10–A Beagle, a Giant, and a Grandma
ROUND-ROBIN STORY RULES 1) You can only type up to three sentences at a time. 2) Put your last name in parentheses after your post (GAINES). 3) At least one other person must post before you can post again; no back-to-back posts. 4) Shoot for cohesiveness as much as possible and avoid "competing" with each … Continue reading S10–A Beagle, a Giant, and a Grandma
S9–First and Last Words
Dearest reader, this is a collection of the first and last phrases in a random assortment of books. The first six titles belong to books on my reading list, while the last four name just a few of my favorite reads. The Count of Monte Cristo Alexander Dumas On the 24th of February, 1815, … Continue reading S9–First and Last Words
NP9– His World (Completed)
CHAPTER IX HIS WORLD Summary: For the Love of Elaine, set in the 1930s, recounts the investigation of young and sweet Elaine Whitney’s murder, focusing on the contrast of love with lust and the effects of guilt. The main characters include Gifford Boswell, the elderly Chadwick estate butler and guardian of Elaine; Ian Donald, the … Continue reading NP9– His World (Completed)
NP8–Chapter 8 His World
Ah guys, this is pathetically short. Still, there is light at the end of the tunnel because Spring Break is here!!! Look forward to a lot of writing coming! CHAPTER VIII HIS WORLD Summary: For the Love of Elaine, set in the 1930s, recounts the investigation of young and sweet Elaine Whitney’s murder, focusing on … Continue reading NP8–Chapter 8 His World
S8–Music, Literature, TV, and Old Hollywood
For this assignment, I had to answer a several questions relating to the characters in my Novel Project. I have hyperlinked most every reference to music scores, books, and TV shows. Please, enjoy feel free to send me your own questions on the characters! What song would be the film score for your story? … Continue reading S8–Music, Literature, TV, and Old Hollywood
NP7–Chapter 7 Blood-Stained
Guys, I'm counting on Spring Break to catch up with my plot. This is actually a continuation of the last chapter....Don't ask me what chapter that would be...:D Ian woke with a start, but his nightmare projected into the pitch blackness of the cell. Flashing before his eyes, he stared at the blanched, terror-stricken … Continue reading NP7–Chapter 7 Blood-Stained