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A Shout Out to my Readers! by Deanie Humphrys-Dunne 7/9/2012 5:59:35 AM
I love writing positive children’s stories. The purpose is always to show my young readers something that will encourage them, or help them in their own lives. Tails of Sweetbrier shows children that dreams can come true if you refuse to give u... more
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Fighting CPS by Deborah K. Frontiera 7/8/2012 11:29:11 AM
The purpose of this blog is to provide updates on some of the cases I reported in my book (Fighting CPS: Guilty Until Proven Innocent of Child Protective Services Charges ISBN 9-780-9800061-6-2) that had not been resolved when the book went to press,... more
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Themes and Morals, What's the Difference? by Deanie Humphrys-Dunne 7/8/2012 6:16:36 AM
My most popular blog was about the difference between theme and moral. Have you ever wondered about that? Well, a moral is something that’s clearly stated in the story. For example, in the Tortoise and the Hare the author tells you “Slow and ste... more
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What Should you Write About? by Deanie Humphrys-Dunne 7/7/2012 6:19:58 AM
Let’s imagine you’ve been struggling to find a subject for your next story or article. What can you do? There are several guidelines that will help you find the perfect subject.
• Write about what you know: Why is this important? The reason... more
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Overcoming Writer's Fright by Deanie Humphrys-Dunne 7/6/2012 6:16:12 AM
As authors we all strive to achieve our goals, but one of the big obstacles I’ve encountered is what I’d call “writer’s fright.” It’s a fear of new ventures. What are the symptoms? It’s not only clammy fingers when you’re typing, but you’re plagued w... more
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Bankruptcy is a fresh start, not a disgrace by Betty Anne Grillo 7/6/2012 5:52:48 AM
Make the smart choice to push the reset button... more
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It's P. T. Barnum's Birthday-Let's celebrate! by Deanie Humphrys-Dunne 7/5/2012 5:29:54 AM
How many of you are familiar with P. T. Barnum? Well, his full name was Phineas Taylor Barnum and he was born in Bethel, CT on July 5, 1810. Some of you may remember he founded the Barnum and Bailey Circus, still in existence today. But that wasn't h... more
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Happy Birthday, USA by Deanie Humphrys-Dunne 7/3/2012 6:44:24 AM
Tomorrow is America's Birthday. She's 236 years old, still quite young for a country. In my estimation, America is the greatest country ever created. Why do I believe that? We are blessed to live in a nation where people are free to say and do what t... more
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The other “B” word – #BUDGET by Betty Anne Grillo 6/30/2012 6:22:31 AM
Making a household budget is easier than you think... more
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Consistency-Why is it Important for Your Childrens' Story? by Deanie Humphrys-Dunne 6/29/2012 6:48:45 AM
Have you ever wondered how to keep your writing similar to what you’ve done in the past? Where do you start with that? You don’t need to be overly strict but you need some guidelines to be sure your writing has all the ingredients for the perfec... more
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Do men and women handle bankruptcy differently? by Betty Anne Grillo 6/26/2012 6:13:51 AM
Of course--they are from different planets!... more
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The Strongest Man In The World! by Edie M. Batstone 6/25/2012 12:22:29 PM
With Fathers' Day just passed, I was remembering the strengths of my own father. None of us are perfect, but dad left a wonderful legacy of kindness, humor, and many musical memories.... more
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Fighting CPS by Deborah K. Frontiera 6/24/2012 1:56:49 PM
The purpose of this blog is to provide updates on some of the cases I reported in my book (Fighting CPS: Guilty Until Proven Innocent of Child Protective Services Charges ISBN 9-780-9800061-6-2) that had not been resolved when the book went to press,... more
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The Symptoms of an Unhealthy Budget by Betty Anne Grillo 6/21/2012 6:04:07 AM
Part One: Am I really in financial trouble?... more
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Confessions Of A Recently Semi-Finely Aged 42 Year Old by Kage Alan 6/21/2012 3:00:00 AM
You can't imagine the sheer number of cold showers I've had the last couple of days. Because of the heat, people. The heat. Oh, and I had a birthday!... more
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Do your elderly parents have trouble paying their bills? by Betty Anne Grillo 6/19/2012 11:00:39 AM
One of the toughest questions to ask... more
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Do money problems cause break-ups? by Betty Anne Grillo 6/18/2012 5:41:26 AM
Be part of the team, not the one who blames others... more
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My first article for groundreport.com by Carl E David 6/15/2012 10:34:27 AM
This is the link to my article for Ground Report... more
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Creating Memorable Characters for your Children’s Stories by Deanie Humphrys-Dunne 6/13/2012 7:06:44 AM
Today we’re going to discuss characterization. What is that? It’s the art of creating a person for your story. You’ll need to describe your character’s personality traits and physical attributes so that your reader will relate well with him. The more... more
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Fighting CPS by Deborah K. Frontiera 6/11/2012 12:04:47 PM
The purpose of this blog is to provide updates on some of the cases I reported in my book (Fighting CPS: Guilty Until Proven Innocent of Child Protective Services Charges ISBN 9-780-9800061-6-2) that had not been resolved when the book went to press,... more
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