1. mfieldswriter

    Should an author kill a main character?

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    I’m sure those that managed to slog their way through the novels Game of Thrones (or more likely enjoyed the cinematic version in all its bloody, lusty, much more engaging glory) are familiar with the notion of an author killing off one (or countless) main characters. But I am struggling with letting one of my characters … Continue reading Should an author kill a main character?
  2. mfieldswriter

    Dreams of Running Released

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    My newest novel, Dreams of Running, is now available in paperback and e-book. I’m glad to see it finally on the shelves. It was a long time coming. It’s a good thing I completed all the editing and final bits before I discovered Masterpieces’s, Poldark, otherwise I might never have gotten it finished. Though I … Continue reading Dreams of Running Released
  3. mfieldswriter

    Small World

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    We’re in Guatemala. Guatemala City to be exact. Why? Because our visa was about to expire and our paperwork has not been processed yet to give me and the boys residency. We had to go somewhere, and this was the cheapest. Plus, Alex’s dad’s cousin lives here, and we had a visit with him. The … Continue reading Small World
  4. mfieldswriter

    Surreal

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    No glib, superficial entry today. Sorry folks, this one is a little heavy. A couple of nights ago, we were driving up the mountain from town. It was dark, raining lightly, and a thin fog hung on the banana plants and spiked fences of our neighbors. The headlights flashed across something in the road. “What the … Continue reading Surreal
  5. mfieldswriter

    Office Drama

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    So, you know how there’s always drama in an office, people gossiping, office space battles. Well MY office drama this morning was that it was sort of cloudy out as I sat on the patio working. Tough, I know. Tagged: Costa Rica, working from home, writing
  6. mfieldswriter

    Mr. McGuffin’s Plot Device And Writer Unblocking Emporium — Tara Sparling writes

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    Tara is always good for a belly-laugh! I LOVED this piece of hers, and must share.   3 Writers enter Mr McGuffin’s Plot Device and Writer Unblocking Emporium in dire need of help. Will Mr McGuffin be able to save the tragic lovers of the romance novelist? What’s in the bloodstained suitcase? Just what is … Continue reading Mr. McGuffin’s Plot Device And Writer Unblocking Emporium — Tara Sparling writes
  7. mfieldswriter

    Dairy Dilemmas

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    I knew our family would be making some major adjustments with this move to Costa Rica.We’d be dealing with improving our understanding and speaking of the language; we’d be driving where rules of the road don’t really apply; we’d be trying to find stores, doctors, parks, etc. in a country with a complete lack of street addresses; we’d be … Continue reading Dairy Dilemmas
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    Tropical life

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      We wake at the butt-crack of dawn each day, as the manic rooster down the road believes that “morning” begins at 3:45 a.m. I will turn him into fricassee before the month is over. But, one advantage of rising with the dawn is that you see and hear things you other wise would miss … Continue reading Tropical life
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    Pokemon STOP

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    Pligxok waved his key-fob. His craft beeped and then disappeared behind its cloaking device. He loved that feature—it had been worth the extra fifty thousand kritoks, regardless of what his wife said. He adjusted his facial-mirroring device, pulled on his brown gloves, and then tugged on his tunic until it covered the bulge showing like […]
  10. mfieldswriter

    Things are going south

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    My family has made a wild and wonderful decision for our immediate future: we are going to move to Costa Rica for at least a year. “What?” some of you gasp. “Why on earth would they do that?” Well people, it’s because when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. CLICHE ALERT!  [Come on, Mara. You’re a […]
  11. mfieldswriter

    Amazon Giveaway

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    I’m running an Amazon Giveaway for Matchmaker of Magics for the next 21 days. Here’s your chance to win a fabulous (if I do say so myself) young-adult, speculative fiction novel filled with adventure, unrequited and requited love, angst, dangerous creatures and people, and oh yes, magic!                 […]
  12. mfieldswriter

    Ten Ways to Break Your Back

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    For you intrepid readers who saw my last blog entry, you might notice a theme of physical ailments and my whining complaints that accompanying them. My hope is you can have a giggle at my expense. Personal pain as inspiration for writing; not a new concept at all. Ten ways to effectively break your back…’cuz I […]
  13. mfieldswriter

    The Basilisk in Barnes and Noble

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    A short story of fun… “Song for the Basilisk,” Ted read, peering at the paperback in his hand. He glanced up at Amita. “What do you think this is about? Aren’t basilisks snakes? They don’t sing.” “It says ‘Song for the Basilisk, not ‘by the Basilisk’,” Amita said, raising her eyes from the book in […]
  14. mfieldswriter

    My wrist hurts

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    Too much mousing. That’s what’s done it–the hurting wrist. I’ve given my website a make-over, and that involved a whole lot of mouse use, and now I’m paying the price. But, the site looks pretty good. That’s a plus. Some might say that I’ve spent the last two days on my website as a way […]
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    Proposal Report (Student Example by Shelby Taylor)

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    Proposal for a Tumble of the Nursing Staff at  Oregon State Hospital DATE: May 19, 2016 TO: Lindsey Sande (Assistant Director), Mike Soaper (Director of Nursing) FROM: Shelby Taylor (MHTT) SUBJECT: Proposal for Staffing Introduction The year of 2016 has brought many changes to Oregon State Hospital (OSH) and opened an exciting new chapter in […]

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