Monthly Archives: April 2013

A Totally Awesome Conversation Dude!

Posted on April 30, 2013 by talyn marie

A grandmother is speaking to her daughter and her teenage grandson after finding out he is going on a group date with the most popular girl in school. Grandma-  “Well that’s boss!” Mother-  “Mom, it’s not cool to say boss … Continue reading →

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Mysterious Ways…

Posted on April 26, 2013 by talyn marie

They say the Lord works in mysterious ways. I don’t normally post my religious beliefs or try to preach but today I got a sign that put a smile in my heart and I had to share it! I watched a … Continue reading →

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New story, The Bully

Posted on April 25, 2013 by talyn marie

I just posted a sample of a new story, The Bully. It’s a short story in which two different characters feel forced to use a gun to take another person’s life. One does it in an illegal way while the other … Continue reading →

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Sample of The Bully

Posted on April 25, 2013 by talyn marie

The Bully Part 1. “One’s dignity may be assaulted, vandalized and cruelly mocked, but it can never be taken away unless it is surrendered.”- Micheal J Fox The man is a bully. I can spot them a mile away. I … Continue reading →

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Freshly Inspired

Posted on April 24, 2013 by talyn marie

Today I read a post that I have to share. The title is “Nickle Lauritzen and the Afterlife” written on “One Boy’s Way of Knowing“. This is an inspirational story about a friend with a terminal illness, a boy with autism, … Continue reading →

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Violence in entertainment- mind the gap

Posted on April 23, 2013 by talyn marie

This weeks DP Challenge asks if violence in movies leads to violence in real life. This came at a perfect time for me because, just yesterday, I was watching the movie, Hostel and thinking to myself, “Ewe, why do I … Continue reading →

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How long can a turtle hold his breath?

Posted on April 18, 2013 by talyn marie

“What?” My husband gives me an exasperated look. “I asked you how long a turtle can hold his breath.” I reply. We are on our way to work. It’s six am and still dark out. We are both working on … Continue reading →

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Rebel NaNoWriMo

Posted on April 10, 2013 by talyn marie

This will be my first year participating in a NaNoWriMo event. I am super excited! My writing group, Grey Wolfe Publishing, is having one in June, rather than waiting until November, so we are calling it “Rebel NaNo“. I can’t wait to see … Continue reading →

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Get it Free!

Posted on April 5, 2013 by talyn marie

OK, so it looks like one of my favorite stories, Norton, is too controversial for the publishing house who printed it. (Funny, I would have thought they knew what content they were publishing before releasing the book?) They are going to … Continue reading →

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Norton- By Talyn Marie

Posted on April 5, 2013 by talyn marie

NORTON By Talyn Marie  Norton looked both ways before approaching the busy street. He crossed quickly ahead of oncoming traffic. He did so with a small wave to approaching cars, just as any average person out for a walk would … Continue reading →

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