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NP2–Chapter 2: Fresh Grave
OK, I was hoping to get a bit further in the story for this chapter, but, I didn't have time. Nevertheless, I reached a pretty good ending point. Also, note: I am working on revising my previous chapter, so a couple things might not seem to fit in with the story line. Once I've edited … Continue reading NP2–Chapter 2: Fresh Grave
S2–On Guilt and Love
For this Sandbox assignment, we had to find ten quotes relating to the theme for each of our Novel Projects. Mine are guilt and love--especially love contrasted with lust. After completing my research, reading the words of brilliant authors, and despairing at the incalculable gap between their wisdom and mine, I compiled these quotes. … Continue reading S2–On Guilt and Love
S1–Gifford and Elaine Audition for America’s Got Talent
I have a slight obsession with talent shows--it's one of my guilty pleasures. Enjoy this take of Gifford and little Elaine from my novella For the Love of Elaine as they travel to the present from the 1920s to audition for AGT! “Go on now! You’re on!” Tyra Banks the host squealed, as she … Continue reading S1–Gifford and Elaine Audition for America’s Got Talent
NP1–Chapter 1: Still
CHAPTER I Still Synopsis: (Set in the 1930s) Elaine Whitney—young, sweet, innocent—was murdered in cold blood. Now, Gifford Boswell the butler and her dotting guardian shuffles through his duties—failing to complete them with alacrity for the first time in fifty years. Ian Donald, the grim gardener, clips away at cream roses—the terror-stricken face … Continue reading NP1–Chapter 1: Still
Protected: NP–Chapter Outline
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Story-Teller (Someone Reads My Completed NP)
Who will read your completed Novel Project? How will they find it? What will they feel? Will it inspire action? This is the completed story. And, yes, I know: I do survey my future through rose-colored glasses. The painted tea kettle began to whistle. Abby rose to turn off the stove. With a … Continue reading Story-Teller (Someone Reads My Completed NP)
Novel Project Outline
Oh yikes, here it is.... Title: Elaine or For the Love of Elaine Author: Abigail Grace Kenyon Genre: Drama, historical fiction, mystery, crime Audience: 12+ Characters Elaine Whitney: Sweet and gentle, Elaine is the orphaned child of the previous chauffeur and his wife. At eighteen, she graduates from an all girl’s … Continue reading Novel Project Outline
Pangram–Wings
Here's a short little story I've thought of writing down for several months. I'm not quite satisfied with the emotional mood of the story...Oh well. An added attraction is that this story is a pangram: that means that each sentence begins with the consecutive letter in the alphabet. Enjoy! Autumn leaves blew under the … Continue reading Pangram–Wings
Story Analysis: It’s a Wonderful Life
For this assignment, I had to analyze a well-known story. As an old-movie nerd, I chose the 1946 classic It's a Wonderful Life because it's one of my favorites. If you have never watched it--you must! Enjoy! Title: It’s a Wonderful Life Author: Liberty Films; based on a story by Philip Van Doren … Continue reading Story Analysis: It’s a Wonderful Life
Harvest of Stars 