‘Ello, loves. Today’s topic is the dreaded comma splice. I see these over and over again. And I want to tell writers, “You’re better than that. You deserve more.” Frankly, so do commas. Don’t fraternize with the CS. They’re mean to commas. They put them in all sorts of awkward situations. It’s time to stand […]
Commas are good friends. They like to hang around, be useful, help out whenever they can. They don’t like to be taken for granted. Look at that face! Don’t abuse the poor guy. He trusts you not to put him in a bad situation. Let’s take a gander at two independent clauses: Commas have sweet, […]
Young Adult lit has bombarded the marketplace, and as soon as it hits the shelves, it’s gone. And I’m one of the ones buying it. Something about YA–the bravery, the spunk, the banter, the demand to be heard, the passion–draws me in. Divergent, Matched, The Hunger Games, Delirium, The Mindjack Trilogy, Flat-out Love. There are […]
I hate jigsaw puzzles. Yeah, I just said that. I love games, but jigsaw puzzles mess with me. Even when there’s a box top to look at, they’re just tedious. I could name a few people right now who are reading this and thinking how wrong I am. (I will allow that puzzle-love is in […]
A.J. Montreuil turned her back on her prestigious family four years ago when they betrayed her simply to keep up appearances. An accomplished art student and graphic designer for a well-respected body shop, she’s built a new life and found a great guy. Jayce McEwan is serious about his faith, and he does everything he […]
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