Are you happy? I mean, are you truly happy?
Last April I participated in the A-Z Challenge, blogging the whole month about finding happiness. But today I'm not interested in happiness. I'm interested in JOY.
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Specifically, I'm talking joy that comes from hard labor after the day's work is done. Is there anything so satisfying as sitting back, seeing something you've worked to create, and feeling like you did good? Or better yet, that you did great?
How about after ten years of pounding at the same book? I feel like the smithy who's developed all the right muscles from forging several weapons, but one specific masterpiece that required me to lovingly fold the metal again, and again and again to build character, strength, and an enduring legacy. It's been such an amazing journey thus far, and I feel privileged to share the final product with all of you.
What is it you're working on? Do you have any projects you've put your sweat, guts and tears into?
And now on to the blog tour...
Special Event:
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Truth or Lie Game: It's Writerly Wednesday on STERIODS! (Minus the Wednesdays...and the steroids.) You have 6 chances to guess the lie and win a copy of MOONLESS. Each post has different truths and lies, so here's a chance to really test your human lie detector skills. Winners will be announced here December 11th. Are you a human lie detector?
Today:
Natalie Aguirre asks every question about anything, ever. No, but seriously, she hosts a wallop of an interview. If you've ever considered writing historical fiction, this is a must read. Oh, and let's not forget it's a giveaway.
What kinds of crazy things did you do as a kid? Gwen Gardner hosts the first Truth or Lie giveaway.
Out of the fire, characters are born. Come read all about it with Laurel Garver.
Carrie Butler is trying to decide which high adventure story is a lie. Help a girl out, eh?
What kinds of crazy things did you do as a kid? Gwen Gardner hosts the first Truth or Lie giveaway.
Out of the fire, characters are born. Come read all about it with Laurel Garver.
Carrie Butler is trying to decide which high adventure story is a lie. Help a girl out, eh?
Okay friends, what have you been working on?
Oh, and ENTER TO WIN! (Because you know deep down you are a winner.)
