Click here to read part one.For me, the coolest part about Where Dandelions Grow is that I loosely based the four main characters off of me, my sister, and Alexa and Aubrey.The book was a graduation present to Alexa. A tribute to our childhood. None of the characters besides the cousins were anything like reality, but that still gave me … Continue reading Where Dandelions Grow – Where the story came from part 2
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*Where Dandelions Grow* – Where the Story Came From Part 1
Sometimes inspiration comes for a book in an instant and won't stop dancing around in my head until I get it out in writing. That's the way it was with Where Dandelions Grow. It was one of the last days of May in 2012 and I was sitting out under a canopy at my cousin Alexa's … Continue reading *Where Dandelions Grow* – Where the Story Came From Part 1
Dandelions
Dandelions. To me, they're magnificent little pieces of beauty. I know a lot of people view them as weeds, but to me they have a deep meaning that I find awe-inspiring. Their durability and tenacity encourages me to keep going even when times get tough. Their multiple layers remind me that people's emotions are complex and often times … Continue reading Dandelions
Current Project: Editing
Today I'm going to be working on editing, or at least that's the plan. Editing doesn't come nearly as easy to me as writing does ask my editor, he puts up with a lot from me but I am getting better and that makes it more fun. Where Dandelions Grow is a book I wrote around May of … Continue reading Current Project: Editing
How Writerly Me Thinks at a Concert
I went to a concert Saturday night at a college campus a couple of hours away from where I live. An outside concert. It was freezing. We ate chili. Did y'all get what I said though? I was at a college campus. College campus. This might be a little bit overwhelming for you to grasp, but I haven't … Continue reading How Writerly Me Thinks at a Concert
Important Blog Update // 21 Before 21 Results
Wow, two posts in one day. Amazing, right? Actually, I'm posting this because I'm switching around some of the info on the header of Noveltea to make room for some new goals and challenges I'm going to have next year. First of all, I moved all the Where Dandelions Grow info to the tab that says … Continue reading Important Blog Update // 21 Before 21 Results
Update On Where Dandelions Grow
Peoples! I’m having a lot of fun reading your answers and voting on the polls. Keep up the good work. =) So, right now I’m working on getting Where Dandelions Grow edited. This is actually the first time that the editor I have now, and I have worked together. (My previous editor -who was great- got … Continue reading Update On Where Dandelions Grow
Where Dandelions Grow Part 12
I was realizing it’s been quite a while since I’ve done any Where Dandelions Grow posts, so here another one is. Hope you enjoy! I forget the first few things he said, but I know they were funny and everyone laughed. Then, instead of standing behind the pulpit, two guys came … Continue reading Where Dandelions Grow Part 12
Where Dandelions Grow Part 11
{If you’re new, you can read the pervious posts by clicking on this link.} Pulling out one of my nicer outfits the next morning after I had taken a shower, I slipped into it, then quickly brushed my hair and put in a clip, pulling my bangs back. I had decided to … Continue reading Where Dandelions Grow Part 11
Where Dandelions Grow Part 10
Hey y’all, I’m here with more of Where Dandelions Grow. So, what do you think of it so far? I really (make that really, really, really) like getting feedback on my writing! **** “Wanna go to church with me tomorrow?” Lexie’s hair was down today, curled slightly and wispy in the wind. “Sure.” I … Continue reading Where Dandelions Grow Part 10
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