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VTMAS No.70: Our RockBand Band
Many of us so-called Gamers completely went nuts with Rockband when it first released. It was a cutting edge game that made it seem as if...
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Jun 29, 20173 min read


VTMAS No. 69: We Ruined the Shower Tiles
We discussed how we were the “on-site superintendents” for the add-on of a whole new master bedroom. The in-law’s were going “big” and if...
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Jun 22, 20172 min read


#AFO2017 Triforce of Fanfiction Panel
First off, myself (Valerie Willis), Racquel Henry, and Laura (L.E.) Perez want to say thank you for the warm welcome and great turnout...
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Jun 11, 20172 min read


PowerPoint from Writing a Novel 101
Once more, I want to thank everyone who came out to attend one, if not all my classes on “Writing a Novel 101” at the Orange County...
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Jun 1, 20172 min read


VTMAS No. 68: What Was That?
If anyone is close to me, you would know that we’ve been battling this whole weird ear problem with our youngest son, Link. The poor...
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Jun 1, 20171 min read


#WritingTip – Editing & Revisions
Editing should be kept separate from writing. Bottom-line (granted more experienced writers can juggle both, but we are talking about...
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May 26, 201711 min read


VTMAS No.67: Baby the Cockatoo
If you haven’t read far enough back, you may not realize I worked a wide variety of jobs, internships, and even volunteered myself out...
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May 25, 20172 min read


Romance, Magic, Mystery…and Chocolate!
kathybryson Writers come in all flavors and the ladies of BroadUniverse.org are at least as varied. But one thing that does seem to be...
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May 22, 20171 min read


VTMAS No.66: The Big Leap
I remember my Great Grandmother once telling me that the small section of Orange County that my family called home was once...
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May 18, 20172 min read


VTMAS No.65: Cow in Reverse
Most of my close friends know I was a fanatic about cows. I raised them, showed them, and even enjoyed drawing them on occasion in my...
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May 11, 20172 min read


#WritingTip – Developing a Writing Style
What is a Writing Style? It is the most important and precious thing a writer or author owns. This is what helps us illustrate, immerse,...
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May 10, 201716 min read


#WritingTip – Developing A Plot
Recently I have been getting a ton of messages and seeing a large number of questions involving plot. Like many of my writing tip...
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May 9, 20176 min read


VTMAS No.64: Mysterious Squealing
Every now and again, I am reminded I am a human being that does not always process what I am hearing or seeing. This actually happened on...
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May 4, 20172 min read
Writing Fanfiction with Laura Perez
Source: Writing Fanfiction with Laura Perez
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May 1, 20171 min read


Book Reviews – Why You Should Write One
I cannot force anyone to write one, or corner readers by giving them a copy IF they promise to write one. It’s not fair, we are all...
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Apr 28, 20172 min read


VTMAS No.63: Polly & the Rat
I’m starting to learn that when I suggest something out of humor, I must be cautious to whom I give these snarky bits of humor. As we...
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Apr 27, 20173 min read


A Fisherman’s Tail
“A Fisherman’s Tail” is a fun, quirky fantasy comedy centered around some old fisherman and one newcomer, Tad. What unfolds at the end of...
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Apr 26, 20172 min read


#WritingTip – Foreshadowing
What is Foreshadowing Foreshadowing is a pivotal literary device seen in all writing in one shape or form. It can be used in several ways...
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Apr 23, 201714 min read


VTMAS No. 62: Squirrel Tattoo
Image courtesy of Pixabay.com by tpa: https://pixabay.com/en/squirrel-wildlife-nature-animal-498139/ I feel like I owe you guys some more...
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Apr 4, 20173 min read


VTMAS No. 61: Swimming With Manatees
Image Courtesy of Pixabay.com by PublicDomainImages: https://pixabay.com/en/manatee-mammal-underwater-marine-387195/ Florida is a melting...
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Apr 1, 20174 min read
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