http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/feed/? Latest topics Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:43:47 GMT 10 http://i81.servimg.com/u/f81/13/81/69/42/quill210.jpg http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/feed/? http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/keeping-dick-stodghill-s-memory-alive-you-can-participate-t337.htm Merri This post is from Sue Durkin and Marie Pacha, I'm just the one who posted it here per Marie's request. ~ Merri ___ Dear Friends of Dick Stodghill, Wanting to keep Dick’s memory alive in all of us, Marie Pacha and I have decided we wanted to honor him with an anthology based on the things Dick liked and disliked most: from broccoli to mysteries. In keeping with that theme, we are inviting you to submit short stories and poems on topics of interest to Dick. The tentative title ... Shoot the Breeze Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:42:50 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/keeping-dick-stodghill-s-memory-alive-you-can-participate-t337.htm#3669 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/keeping-dick-stodghill-s-memory-alive-you-can-participate-t337.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/success-stories-f6/finished-novel-t370.htm Brenda Hill After nearly ten months of writing, I happy to say I've finished my latest novel. And, after taking another couple of weeks for edits, I sent queries, two by snail mail as instructed, and two by email. Now it's nail-biting time. If anyone's interested, I'll post what happens. Now to come up with another idea. I never thought I'd go blank, but right now I don't have a clue. Maybe it's too soon after working on the other, I don't know, but I hope I have a brilliant idea soon. Do any of ... Success Stories Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:13:22 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/success-stories-f6/finished-novel-t370.htm#4131 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/success-stories-f6/finished-novel-t370.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/what-you-re-reading-f8/the-watch-by-dennis-danvers-t389.htm Afinerosesheis I just started this book last night and it already feels like it is going to be a great time travel read! http://www.amazon.com/Watch-Novel-Dennis-Danvers/dp/0380806452/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268739780&sr=8-2 What You're Reading Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:43:47 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/what-you-re-reading-f8/the-watch-by-dennis-danvers-t389.htm#4434 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/what-you-re-reading-f8/the-watch-by-dennis-danvers-t389.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/movies-worth-watching-again-and-again-t385.htm Merri Instead of derailing the thread zizban started in the What Are You Reading thread, I thought I'd start a new one here about movies you've seen that are worth watching again and again. I cannot seem to look away when any of these movies come on t.v.: While You Were Sleeping (romantic comedy) Jaws (horror) Shawshank Redemption (drama) Roadhouse (just good fun) The Lord of The Rings trilogy (fantasy) Shoot the Breeze Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:47:11 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/movies-worth-watching-again-and-again-t385.htm#4392 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/movies-worth-watching-again-and-again-t385.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/a-kid-s-view-of-religion-t387.htm Brenda Hill Some of you may have already received an email with the sayings below, but for those who have not, I hope they'll give you a smile. Sorry about the caps. I didn't have time to rewrite them. A Nun Grading Papers IT COMES FROM A CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEST. KIDS WERE ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS. THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT THE BIBLE WERE WRITTEN BY CHILDREN. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN RETOUCHED OR CORRECTED. INCORRECT SPELLING HAS BEEN LEFT IN. 1. IN THE FIRST BOOK ... Shoot the Breeze Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:45:31 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/a-kid-s-view-of-religion-t387.htm#4419 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/a-kid-s-view-of-religion-t387.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/contrary-to-unpopular-belief-t373.htm Afinerosesheis ]]> Shoot the Breeze Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:39:02 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/contrary-to-unpopular-belief-t373.htm#4186 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/contrary-to-unpopular-belief-t373.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/first-chapters-book-excerpts-f23/what-are-your-strengths-t386.htm Afinerosesheis


Strengths-character and plot development

Weaknesses- setting description in narrative]]> First Chapters & Book Excerpts Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:34:02 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/first-chapters-book-excerpts-f23/what-are-your-strengths-t386.htm#4414 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/first-chapters-book-excerpts-f23/what-are-your-strengths-t386.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/success-stories-f6/play-commissioned-t300.htm endlessrewrite I've very recently been commissioned to write a short play which will be on in late September. It's going to be a script in hand reading at a really great theatre and their artistic director is directing the piece so I'm very excited to be working with her. If it had been a full off-script production my fee would be double the amount it is but you can't have everything and the payment is teh standard WG rate. I've had my first meeting with the producer and dramaturg (like an editor for playwrights, ... Success Stories Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:40:07 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/success-stories-f6/play-commissioned-t300.htm#3069 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/success-stories-f6/play-commissioned-t300.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/peter-graves-t383.htm Brenda Hill Oh no! I just read that Peter Graves died today. I'm so sorry to hear that. I always enjoyed his shows and admired him so much. He was 84. Shoot the Breeze Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:45:54 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/peter-graves-t383.htm#4356 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/peter-graves-t383.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/what-you-re-reading-f8/iorich-by-steven-brust-t382.htm zizban I am reading Iorich, the new Vlad Taltos novel by Steven Brust. Dumas meets Moorcock. What You're Reading Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:52:28 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/what-you-re-reading-f8/iorich-by-steven-brust-t382.htm#4333 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/what-you-re-reading-f8/iorich-by-steven-brust-t382.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/introductions-f1/hola-everybody-t380.htm Anonymous I used to be on AW but I was a bad boy and got banned (and I deserved it!).

I see a lot of familiar faces here. Nice!]]> Introductions Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:26:05 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/introductions-f1/hola-everybody-t380.htm#4303 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/introductions-f1/hola-everybody-t380.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/introductions-f1/redrose-and-writerone-welcome-t384.htm DJ

Jump in relax, enjoy...

Tell us a little about yourselves.]]> Introductions Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:15:21 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/introductions-f1/redrose-and-writerone-welcome-t384.htm#4380 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/introductions-f1/redrose-and-writerone-welcome-t384.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/the-business-of-publishing-f3/small-indie-publishers-t33.htm Brenda Hill My latest novel, Beyond the Quiet, was released a couple of months ago by a small, indie publisher, and they've done a great job so far. They provided a beautiful cover - at least I think so - and the actual quality of the book is fantastic. They handled the copyright, assigned ISBN numbers, obtained a FCC number, and worked closely with me during the process. I was truly impressed. My numbers on Amazon and B&N have gone up and down during the two months, and while the publisher ... The Business of Publishing Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:21:33 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/the-business-of-publishing-f3/small-indie-publishers-t33.htm#127 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/the-business-of-publishing-f3/small-indie-publishers-t33.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/the-business-of-publishing-f3/major-publisher-print-runs-t381.htm Brenda Hill Because of my dismal royalty checks, I've been asking a lot of questions. One of my author friends has been published by the mainstream publishers for years, and I asked her about print runs. Some small publishers were offended by some of my comments about POD publishing as opposed to print runs, so I asked an expert: Me: I've been having a few discussions with some newbie writers and most are saying that it's no better for an author to sign with a mainstream publisher than a small indie. ... The Business of Publishing Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:21:38 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/the-business-of-publishing-f3/major-publisher-print-runs-t381.htm#4323 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/the-business-of-publishing-f3/major-publisher-print-runs-t381.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/introductions-f1/deleted-accounts-t379.htm Afinerosesheis Due to some hubub at another board I wanted to address account issues here at Writer's Voice. You, as a member, may delete your account and leave at any time. If you have trouble doing so send a PM to an administrator or mod and we'll be glad to help you. No one is under any obligation to stay if they do not wish to. If you leave and want your posts deleted this is YOUR responsibility. Please do so before you leave if this is what you want. Otherwise your post will stay and after your account ... Introductions Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:06:32 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/introductions-f1/deleted-accounts-t379.htm#4270 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/introductions-f1/deleted-accounts-t379.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/too-many-too-young-to-die-t378.htm Afinerosesheis Just in our town and surrounding area, here are the deaths that have occurred: On thanksgiving day a 41 year old wife/ cancer Christmas Eve a father Age 41/ complications from cancer surgery *Jan 6 a wife and mother age 37/ house fire Jan 11 three fatality accident -both age 19 father and mother, baby is now an orphan and a 42 year old father and husband early February age 18 son/ suicide Early March father age 36/ pneumonia *Early March father age 30's/ suicide *March ... Shoot the Breeze Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:32:29 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/too-many-too-young-to-die-t378.htm#4225 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/too-many-too-young-to-die-t378.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/the-sky-is-falling-t365.htm DJ Global warming my A$$! It's -9 degrees wind chill, a foot of new snow on the ground yesterday and at 4:00am this morning we had a frigin earthquake!!! It's Illinois for crying out loud....not Alaska! Everyone have a GREAT DAY! Hugs to all the ladies, a toast to all the guys! Another day on top of the dirt! Shoot the Breeze Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:40:58 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/the-sky-is-falling-t365.htm#4070 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/the-sky-is-falling-t365.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/catching-up-t362.htm Brenda Hill Hi y'all. I've had a computer crash, lost a lot of email addresses, then struggled through the flu, so now I'm slowly recovering from it all and wanted to say hello. Also, I wanted to thank those of you who voted for me on the P&E polls. It was exciting to watch my name move up, then down, the lists. I'm glad it happened before my computer went haywire or I would've chewed nails wondering. Funny. I didn't think I'd be excited, but I was. So thanks again! What's happening with everyone? Shoot the Breeze Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:56:22 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/catching-up-t362.htm#4049 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/catching-up-t362.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/query-response-t372.htm Brenda Hill
I mentioned this on another thread, but a friend suggested I start a new thread since some writers who might be interested in the process may not read all the other threads.]]> Shoot the Breeze Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:49:17 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/query-response-t372.htm#4172 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/query-response-t372.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/query-support-f12/penelope-s-passion-query-t114.htm Merri Okey dokey, here's my first attempt at writing a query letter, according to the publisher's guidelines of how they want this specific query letter written. Please share your thoughts with me. I appreciate all constructive comments. Merri Hiatt e-mail address Penelope’s Passion 51,000 (approx.) words Erotica/Romance/Paranormal I am a lover of words and all emotions. I don’t believe in labeling feelings good or bad, they simply are what they are -- a gift! I’ve been ... Query Support Tue, 05 May 2009 03:11:24 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/query-support-f12/penelope-s-passion-query-t114.htm#696 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/query-support-f12/penelope-s-passion-query-t114.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/where-is-everybody-t335.htm ChattyLady I know this must be a busy time for us all in one way or another. Mel now working outside the home, plus managing a home and kids. Merri needing to take some well earned down time, Brenda struggling with her latest book, and of course Visionary and I with less than amiable situations at home and so on, and so on. But that said remember the last site we all belonged to??? Everyone thinking someone else would be posting to keep things alive was incorrect and soon the place was a ghost ... Shoot the Breeze Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:10:14 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/where-is-everybody-t335.htm#3656 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/where-is-everybody-t335.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/windows-live-t374.htm Visionary
Happy Sunday! The sun has been shining for a week here. I don't know how to act! ]]> Shoot the Breeze Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:51:24 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/windows-live-t374.htm#4188 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/windows-live-t374.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/sectional-fun-t371.htm Afinerosesheis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5RYoGBXo3o]]> Shoot the Breeze Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:23:57 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/sectional-fun-t371.htm#4151 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/sectional-fun-t371.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/new-website-t369.htm ChattyLady I just finished my new website and it was so simple to do I still am in shock. If anyone wants a new website or an extra one try INTUIT.COM They are reasonable, and so easy. And no I don't get anything for recommending them but when I find a good deal; I share it! Check my site out and I would appreciate comments back, good or bad. www.charleenmicheles.com Thanks! Shoot the Breeze Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:41:42 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/new-website-t369.htm#4109 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/new-website-t369.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/videos-for-our-moods-t366.htm Afinerosesheis Do you ever feel like a mood evokes a certain song in your heart? Just for the hey of it post your mood in song here. Shoot the Breeze Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:15:59 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/videos-for-our-moods-t366.htm#4077 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/videos-for-our-moods-t366.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/a-hand-shake-t368.htm ChattyLady I recently had occassion to wonder what is happening to creditabilty, honesty and just plain fair play? I made a deal with a woman some two years ago after editing the worst so called manuscript I have ever come across. The pages had so much red pen on them it looked as though I'd bled all over them. Sent it back to this woman and received a call awhile later with her moaning and and groaning about how she couldn't fix the manuscript herself because she couldn't spell, punctuate or put two sentences ... Shoot the Breeze Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:11:13 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/a-hand-shake-t368.htm#4103 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/a-hand-shake-t368.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/introductions-f1/announcement-t179.htm Afinerosesheis I just wanted to let everyone know Don S. has offered to help me out with some technical aspects of this forum. Therefore I have made him a co-administrator. I appreciate any help he is able to give and has already been working on getting our site some better visibility. Thanks! Introductions Wed, 27 May 2009 22:07:37 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/introductions-f1/announcement-t179.htm#1398 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/introductions-f1/announcement-t179.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/girls-night-out-t367.htm Visionary Two women friends had gone for a girls' night out. Both were very faithful and loving wives, however they had gotten over-enthusiastic on the Bacardi Breezers. Incredibly drunk and walking home they needed to pee, so they stopped in the cemetery. One of them had nothing to wipe with so she thought she would take off her panties and use them.. Her friend however was wearing a rather expensive pair of panties and did not want to ruin them. She was lucky enough to squat down ... Shoot the Breeze Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:46:39 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/girls-night-out-t367.htm#4086 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/girls-night-out-t367.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/hi-everyone-t364.htm JimmyD1318 Hi everyone! I know it's been a long time since I've been on here and I would like to say I'm sorry about that. I went through some very personal issues last year, but I've made it out to the other side. Nothing much has been going with my writing, but I have been invited to the MidSouthCon to be a speaker on a couple of their panels. I know that will be fun to do. I have also continued my love for reptiles, and my wife and I now have five pet snakes. So we now have three Ball Pythons and two ... Shoot the Breeze Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:57:22 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/hi-everyone-t364.htm#4059 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/hi-everyone-t364.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/success-stories-f6/reviews-for-tarnished-halo-t357.htm DJ I've got a couple of reviews for TARNISHED HALO, so I thought I'd brag a little: One is here: BOOK CONNECTION The other is from our own Sue: My husband, John, loves his horse. He feeds her every night at the same time...without fail. Until...one night when he picked up DJ Stephens' book, Tarnished Halo. He was just going to glance at the first page and read it later in the evening. That did not happen. As John said later, "It sucked me in!" He was very late feeding ... Success Stories Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:29:56 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/success-stories-f6/reviews-for-tarnished-halo-t357.htm#4007 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/success-stories-f6/reviews-for-tarnished-halo-t357.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/preditors-editors-2009-poll-t348.htm Brenda Hill
http://www.critters.org/predpoll/writerforum.shtml

How exciting to see it listed, so please join me in voting for it.

Thanks!]]> Shoot the Breeze Sat, 02 Jan 2010 08:24:57 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/preditors-editors-2009-poll-t348.htm#3916 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/preditors-editors-2009-poll-t348.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/idiot-alert-t363.htm Larry > Subject: FW: IDIOT SIGHTING > > > IDIOT SIGHTING: > > We had to have the garage door repaired. The Sears repairman told us > that one of our problems was that we did not have a 'large' enough motor > on the opener. I thought for a minute, and said that we had the largest > one Sears made at that time, a 1/2 horsepower. He shook his head and > said, 'Lady, you need a 1/4 horsepower.' I responded that 1/2 was > larger than 1/4. He said, 'NO, it's ... Shoot the Breeze Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:36:39 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/idiot-alert-t363.htm#4050 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/idiot-alert-t363.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/scary-as-hell-t361.htm ChattyLady
http://cohort11.americanobserver.net/latoyaegwuekwe/multimediafinal.html]]> Shoot the Breeze Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:29:36 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/scary-as-hell-t361.htm#4038 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/scary-as-hell-t361.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/introductions-f1/welcome-t359.htm Afinerosesheis Just wanted to welcome our newest members, Georgianna and Redrose. We look forward to seeing your posts and writing ideas. Introductions Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:44:20 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/introductions-f1/welcome-t359.htm#4015 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/introductions-f1/welcome-t359.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/unwindowed-t358.htm Merri
Do you have words that resonate with you?]]> Shoot the Breeze Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:41:16 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/unwindowed-t358.htm#4013 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/unwindowed-t358.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/english-teachers-t360.htm Afinerosesheis I was perusing Facebook a couple days ago and came upon my old 10th grade English teacher. Her name was Mrs. Pickens and she was very, very strict. Her class was difficult and I think I barely got by with a C. She was all business and I don't think she really related to us average kids as much as she did with all the smart ones, not me by the way. I always bombed the literature portion of her class, *SNORE*, probably because it bored me to death. Literature was nothing like a hot, naughty romance ... Shoot the Breeze Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:43:03 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/english-teachers-t360.htm#4028 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/english-teachers-t360.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/a-member-has-lost-a-loved-one-t354.htm DJ
I got the news on another site we belong to.]]> Shoot the Breeze Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:16:21 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/a-member-has-lost-a-loved-one-t354.htm#3970 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/a-member-has-lost-a-loved-one-t354.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/lifelock-scam-alert-t356.htm ChattyLady Hi guys, I belong to a service called LifeLock. You may have seen the man who started LifeLock, he advertises on TV with his social security number written about four feet high on the side of his motorhome. It is a legit service used by thousands and I don't have a care in the world anymore about identity theft. Whenever they send out a scam alert I resend it to everyone on my email list, like Mel, Charles and Sue. I am putting this new alert here for those whose email addy I do not have. SCAM: ... Shoot the Breeze Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:08:37 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/lifelock-scam-alert-t356.htm#3991 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/lifelock-scam-alert-t356.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/what-you-re-reading-f8/tarnished-halo-by-dj-stephens-t353.htm Sue Sunshine My husband finished reading Tarnished Halo the beginning of January, 2010. Why is that noteworthy? Because he doesn't normally read books: newspapers and magazines, yes; books, no. Over the years my husband has pounded into my head that his horses must be fed at a certain time each day. This information is important because it plays a definite role in why DJ Stephen's book, Tarnished Halo, could change your behavior. One evening my husband was dressed and ready to walk out the door to ... What You're Reading Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:57:14 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/what-you-re-reading-f8/tarnished-halo-by-dj-stephens-t353.htm#3969 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/what-you-re-reading-f8/tarnished-halo-by-dj-stephens-t353.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/memories-of-dick-t352.htm Afinerosesheis Post your memories of Dick Stodghill here. Shoot the Breeze Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:50:57 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/memories-of-dick-t352.htm#3954 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/memories-of-dick-t352.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/update-to-anthology-to-honor-dick-stodghill-t350.htm Sue Sunshine The TENTATIVE TITLE is: Broccoli to Writing: and Everything In-between. We have extended the date of entries until February 1, 2010, due to the Christmas Holidays. This anthology is open for submissions of short stories and poems from all levels of writers in any genre of fiction or non-fiction. All submissions must be the original work of the individual submitting it, and rights for publication in this anthology must be clear. Word count must be 1,000 (minimum) to 7,500 (maximum) ... Shoot the Breeze Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:53:49 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/update-to-anthology-to-honor-dick-stodghill-t350.htm#3945 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/update-to-anthology-to-honor-dick-stodghill-t350.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/happy-new-year-t347.htm DJ WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

MAY IT BE THE BEST YEAR YET!

Remember it's amateur night, so if you're going out...BE CAREFUL!]]> Shoot the Breeze Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:44:51 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/happy-new-year-t347.htm#3907 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/happy-new-year-t347.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/let-s-laugh-but-keep-them-clean-well-within-reason-t169.htm DJ I'll Start: Little Johnnie's neighbor had a baby. Unfortunately, the baby was born without ears. When mother and new baby came home from the hospital,Johnnie's family was invited over to see the baby. Before they left their house, Little Johnnie's dad had a long talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears. His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the baby's missing ears or even said the word ears, he would get the spanking of his life when they came back ... Shoot the Breeze Tue, 26 May 2009 19:04:06 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/let-s-laugh-but-keep-them-clean-well-within-reason-t169.htm#1310 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/let-s-laugh-but-keep-them-clean-well-within-reason-t169.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/happy-holidays-t346.htm Visionary Blessings for the rest of the year. Now, if I can just stay away from the rest of the frosted sugar cookies. ]]> Shoot the Breeze Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:52:46 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/happy-holidays-t346.htm#3892 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/happy-holidays-t346.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/2009-blizzard-t344.htm Brenda Hill
Not sure about the Chicago area, but Don S, I hope you and your wife are warm and safe as well. Anyone else in the blizzard areas?]]> Shoot the Breeze Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:40:14 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/2009-blizzard-t344.htm#3858 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/2009-blizzard-t344.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/only-three-days-til-t345.htm Afinerosesheis I'm sure people out their are risking life and limb, and busting ass to finish their holiday shopping. I wish more people would put their credit cards away and and begin to think of the true gifts we need to share like kindness, compassion and empathy. Shoot the Breeze Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:44:43 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/only-three-days-til-t345.htm#3876 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/only-three-days-til-t345.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/what-you-re-reading-f8/strolling-the-aisles-of-b-and-n-t208.htm Visionary I needed to grab coffee, and use my laptop at Barnes and Noble the other day. I found out you need AT&T to use it free. I don't have it, and didn't want to pay. So, hot coffee in hand, I browsed the shelves to search for MY book there. I didn't see it which might be a good thing if it's sold out! I came across a book that caught my attention; it was red and black and I like those colors together. As soon as I slid it out, I knew I would like it. The cover and title sold me on it. ... What You're Reading Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:46:06 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/what-you-re-reading-f8/strolling-the-aisles-of-b-and-n-t208.htm#1741 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/what-you-re-reading-f8/strolling-the-aisles-of-b-and-n-t208.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/ghost-hunters-t343.htm Brenda Hill Anyone watch the series? Tonight was the season wrap for the original Ghost Hunters as well as the new Ghost Hunters Academy, and I got everything done so I could watch. I enjoy it so much that I set the recorder just in case, but was able to watch both shows without interruption. GHI, Ghost Hunters International, will be starting next week, so I have that to look forward to, but I have to say I enjoyed the Academy series more than I expected. For those of you who didn't watch, the Academy ... Shoot the Breeze Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:21:38 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/ghost-hunters-t343.htm#3835 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/ghost-hunters-t343.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/hello-to-some-old-friends-and-to-some-new-ones-as-well-t341.htm Brenda Hill Hi y'all. I haven't been active on the forum in a while. I'm working most of the time, hoping to finish my wip by the end of the month. Not sure I'll make it as it seems everything, including words I use, needs research. For instance, my wip is a suspense/thriller. I'm on the west coast and I used the term, 'cruisers' when referring to police cars. When I met with my technical advisor, a homicide detective, he told me 'cruisers' is an east coast term, that the west coast refers to ... Shoot the Breeze Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:52:25 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/hello-to-some-old-friends-and-to-some-new-ones-as-well-t341.htm#3786 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/hello-to-some-old-friends-and-to-some-new-ones-as-well-t341.htm http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/microsoft-word-t342.htm Afinerosesheis I have always been a Microsoft Word girl, and it is on my laptop, but only on a trial basis then it wants one of those product keys you have to buy. I feel naked without it! I can't afford to buy it and am using Microsoft Works Word processor instead. It isn't as good, but better than nothing. I am wondering if this is acceptable to use to submit your writing in. Shoot the Breeze Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:00:13 GMT http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/microsoft-word-t342.htm#3809 http://writersvoice.freeforumboard.net/shoot-the-breeze-f5/microsoft-word-t342.htm