Tag Archives: Michigan writers

Choose your own Adventure

Posted on May 24, 2013 by talyn marie

I am going to try something new. I love the old choose your own adventure books and an article in the Daily Post about polls gave me the idea. Each week I am going to write part of a story followed with a … Continue reading →

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Tiny Bits of Love- By Talyn Marie

Posted on May 14, 2013 by talyn marie

Today’s DP Challenge is titled Unconventional Love and prompts… Today, tell us about the most unconventional love in your life. I have an ant farm in my office. They are so cool to watch and this prompt gave me an idea … Continue reading →

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My First Writing Win!

Posted on May 3, 2013 by talyn marie

I was so excited to win the April Writing Contest at Grey Wolfe Publishing that I had to share it on my page. The story is called, “Bedtime Story“. This is the first writing competition I have ever won with my writing. … 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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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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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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Anger to passion- by Talyn Marie

Posted on March 21, 2013 by talyn marie

Picture it. You’ve barely begun to open your eyes and you’re already opening your e-mail at work. You sip from your coffee mug while waiting for the send/receive to finish its cycle. You begin to scan and there it is…an … Continue reading →

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