Writing to free your soul

Writing to me isn't just about letting someone know how you are.It's about so much more than just telling others how you feel.It's more than hello and goodbye.It's,for the writer,a way of life.To write is to vent and rage about all the wrongdoings that happen in the world.It's a way to express yourself,especially when verbally is the best way you do so.It's a way to touch the lives of others and to help them in their difficult times.It's a way for others to get to know you through your stories and poems.To feel what your characters are feeling and be with them on their journeys.Writing ,in,itself,is what I love to do.It's what keeps me happy and motivates me to keep going.It's a way to escape. When I write it's as if I'm taken to another time and place.To other worlds and past times.Writing is what sets my soul free from any and all of the turmoil that happens,either in my personal life,or the world.

Cowboy Conspiracy by Joanna Wayne...a review

Cowboy Conspiracy is an excellent book.It's edge-of-your-seat action from beginning to end.A must read book.Joanna Wayne is a skillful writer who keeps the suspense coming.Once you pick it up,you won't be able to put it down.


 Ex-detective Wyatt Ledger returns to his hometown of Mustang Run,Texas with a mission...Find his mother's killer! Wyatt has to face his father Troy,who was sent to prison for the crime.Wyatt doesn't believe his father is guilty,but has to prove it,not only to The people of Mustang Run,but himself as well.


 On the way he meets a widow with a young child,who find themselves in danger.Wyatt has to come to the rescue of Kelly and her daughter Jaci.Only he finds himself falling in love with the woman he has sworn to protect.


Mystery and danger ensue as they set out to find the person haunting Kelly and Jaci.Wyatt doesn't give up and saves the day,with a little help from the sheriff.In the end he marries Kelly and they live happily ever after.


My niece just recently got this book as a gift for me.It was sweet of her because she is only ten and was willing to give up her money for me.This is one book you won't want to miss out on!

What Draws Us To Read What we Love?

What is it that draws someone to read an author's book?There are various reasons one may read a book.A title,genre,or even an  amazing plot?Characters someone can relate to is another way we get drawn to a work of Literature.When I find a book that intrigues me I tend to read it over and over again.I enjoy reading various genres and authors.For me it is always a challenge to find the "perfect" book. I have my favorite authors that I continue to look for and read their work,but I am always looking for new authors and am so excited to read their work and get to them through their writing. I am often tempted to read a book due to the plot and the characters.I love when I read something someone else has written and yet I can completely relate to it.There are so many wonderful books out there by such amazing authors.
  Some of my favorite books and their authors would have to include these great works:

1.) "A Child Called"IT" by Dave Pelzer


2.) "Sugar Baby" by Karen Young


3.) "Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens


4.) "Cowboy Conspiracy" by Joanna Wayne


5.) "The Hunt for Hawke's Daughter" by Jean Barrett


6.) "Jacob's Girls" by Tara Taylor Quinn




And the list goes on and on..... I love to read a book or even a poem and be able to feel what the writer/character is going through at the time.For me reading a book is always an adventure and I love to go on these adventures with these wonderful,compelling characters!!!

Time to Write

Finding the time to write is never an easy task.Sometimes it can be downright daunting and annoying.There are so many things happening in our everyday lives that we just  seem to have time for everything,except writing.Let's face it,to a writer finding the time to let your creativity flow can be a demanding and frustrating challenge! We have to plan time to cook,clean,call,email,etc.Then we have to plan the time to write.by the time we focus on our writing we seem to have very little time left.it seems that time is simply wasting away.We have families to care for and obligations to keep.


We must find the time to write (even if it's only a few minutes at a time).We sit down whenever the chance arises and write till our hearts content.Or until something pulls us away from our work.


I have recently come into some spare time and I hope this time can be well spent.I plan to make the best of it and focus on my writing. (Since I will have at least until the cast comes off of my ankle.)This gives me time to focus on my poetry and stories,and work on my blog more often.I guess it's true accidents do happen,however some of them can be a blessing in disguise!

POETRY

I LOVE TO READ POETRY. IT BRINGS ME SO MUCH JOY.I LOVE TO WRITE IT AS WELL.IT IS A GREAT WAY TO EXPRESS HOW WE TRULY FEEL. A POEM CAN BE WRITTEN ABOUT SO MANY THINGS AND INSPIRATION COMES FROM ALL AROUND US.MOST OF MY TIME IS SPENT WORKING ON MY POETRY. WHEN SOMEONE READS YOUR POETRY AND IT HELPS THEM THROUGH DIFFICULT SITUATIONS IN THEIR LIVES,IT BRINGS YOU A PEACE OF MIND KNOWING THAT YOU HAVE HELPED THEM.

 SOME OF MY FAVORITE POEMS INCLUDE "DREAMS BY LANGSTON HUGHES, "A BOOK" BY EMILY DICKINSON, AND "DO NOT GO GENTLE INTO THAT GOOD NIGHT" BY DYLAN  THOMAS.

I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE A POEM BY A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE WHO WAS KIND ENOUGH TO LET ME DO SO. IT IS ALL ABOUT HER LATE GRANDFATHER AND IS SO BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN.SHE IS SUCH A WONDERFULLY TALENTED AUTHOR.


 "MY SUNSHINE"

SPECIAL
I WAS TO YOU.
YOU'D INCLUDED ME
IN ALMOST EVERYTHING YOU'D DO.


TIME FOR ME,
YOU'D ALWAYS MADE.
ATTENTION TO YOU,
I'D ALWAYS PAID.

YOU'D BEEN WISE
BEYOND YOUR YEARS.
AND YOU'D CALMED ME,
WHEN I'D HAD TEARS.


YOU'D REASSURED ME
THAT THINGS WOULD BE O.K.
AND IN YOUR HOME FROM ABUSERS,
I'D HID AWAY.


YOU'D SHOWN SUPPORT
AND HAD KEPT ME SAFE.
KNOWING THAT I WAS NOT OKAY,
AND THAT KEPT MY TERROR,AWAY.


YOUR HUMOUR AND KINDNESS
MADE ME SMILE.
YOU'D KNOWN JUST WHAT TO DO
TO GIVE ME PEACE FOR A WHILE.


AND WE COULD TALK,EASILY,
YOU AND ME.
WHICH HAD HELPED USTO ESCAPE THE ABUSE WE HAD
BY OUR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES.


YOU'D SEEMED TO SENSE MY THOUGHTS,
AND I COULD,YOU.
MY FEELINGS,YOU'D ALWAYS KNOWN,
AND YOURS,I DID,TOO.


THAT CONNECTION AS THOUGH BEST FRIENDS.
WE UNDERSTOOD AND SUPPORTED EACH OTHER
BECAUSE WE BOTH KNEW
THAT WE'D HAD NO OTHER [TO HELP].


YOU'D BEEN THAT SHINING LIGHT
IN MY LIFE FULL OF SADNESS -
A KIND SPIRIT SENT FROM HEAVEN.
ABOUT WHICH I'D HAD GLADNESS.


YOU'D BEEN MY BEST FRIEND,
MY SHINING LIGHT.
MY SUNSHINE THROUGH THE CLOUDS,
WHO'D HELPED ME IN MY FIGHT IN LIFE.


BUT NOW,YOU'RE IN HEAVEN,
FROM ME, GONE.
AND IT MAKES IT HARDER FOR ME
TO CONTINUE ON.



I MISS YOU,
MY GRANDFATHER


AUTHOR: APRIL MORONE





 SUCH AN AMAZING,BEAUTIFUL POEM WRITTEN IN MEMORY OF SOMEONE WHOM SHE CARED SO DEEPLY FOR.IT BROUGHT ME JOY AND INSPIRATION AND I HOPE IT CAN DO THE SAME FOR EVERYONE.

 A SPECIAL THANKS TO APRIL FOR ALLOWING ME TO SHARE THIS SPECIAL PIECE WITH EVERYONE. :)

Anyone enjoy reading the classics?

I love to read pretty much anything,from novels to the back of the cereal box,as long as it sparks my interest.(And let's face it...because I get bored!) I enjoy finding books by new and upcoming authors,as well as my favorite authors.But what I am really a sucker for is the classics. I just love the smell of old books!


I would like to take the time to share a few of my favorite classics...


White Fang  by Jack London


The Pearl by John Steinbeck


Charlotte's Web by E.B. White


A Seperate Peace by John Knowles


The Neverending Story by Michael Ende


A Christmas Carol by  Charles Dickens


Old Yeller by Fred Gipson




 There are so many great authors who have left behind their legacy through writing. Not just through novels such as Dickens or Knowles,but also through poetry like Emily Dickinson and Langston Hughes.No matter how old I get or how many new authors I enjoy...I will never tire of the classics!

Help prevent Child Abuse

Child abuse is a disease that we need to put an end to.Everyday a child is senselessly abused.Child abuse can occur in any home,school,organization,or community a child is involved in.there are four major catergories of child abuse.Neglect,physical abuse,psycological/emotional abuse,and child sexual abuse.
      Physical abuse is any type of physical contact:hitting,pushing,shoving,choking,etc.It can result in cuts,bruises,broken bones,and even death.
Child sexual abuse is any unwanted sexual contact to a child:indecent exposure,pornography,etc.
 Psycological/Emotional abuse is by far the hardest to define.It includes name-calling ridicule,degradation,destruction of personal belongings,excessive criticism,and humiliation.
Neglect can be withholding food,clothing,or even medical treatment from a child.
Effects of child abuse include guilt,self-blame,nightmares,insomnia,self-esteem issues,sexual dysfnction,and chronic pain.It can also cause someone to suffer from addiction,self-injury,suicidal ideation,depression,and PTSD.Victims are likely to suffer from anxiety,mental illnesses(borderline personality disorder,dissociative identity disorder),bulimia nervosa,self-blame,and even fighting back against the abuser.
The causes of child abuse include substance abuse,unemployment,and even being a step-parent.
 It doesn't have to be this way.WE can prevent child abuse from happening.We just have to be willing to stand up and fight for these children!


For more information or to report child abuse please contact these resources:


Child Help USA
1-800-4-A-CHILD
http;//www.childhelp.org


Administration for Children and Families
http;//www.acf.dhhs.gov


Missing Children Web Page
http;//www.missingkids.com/


National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect
http;//www.ndacan.cornell.edu