by Sara Turnquist | Jun 28, 2016 | writing
Both of my jobs are “high feedback” situations. As many of you already know, I work seasonally as a Zoo Educator, teaching kids of all ages about animals. There is no end to the feedback I get from my management and co-workers. All with the hope to improve...
by Sara Turnquist | Jun 24, 2016 | Off to War - Novel Scenes
“Off to War” Chapter Three Scene 3 Troop movement outside the thin fabric walls of the tent awakened Elizabeth. They would have risen before dawn in order to practice maneuvers. If she strained her ears, she could hear the artillery unit doing the same...
by Sara Turnquist | Jun 21, 2016 | writing
Once upon a time, I was a server. Now that can be a stressful job. And it’s the right now kind of stress. That night-before-a-big-test, can’t put it off intense stress. I don’t miss it. In that industry, when you are overwhelmed and have too much...
by Sara Turnquist | Jun 17, 2016 | Off to War - Novel Scenes
“Off to War” Chapter 3 – Battle Scene 1 It didn’t take long for the other women to find out that Elizabeth didn’t know much about cooking or laundering or more than basic stitching. They all found this rather curious, Melanie reported to...
by Sara Turnquist | Jun 14, 2016 | Off to War - Novel Scenes
It’s that time again! I have decided to self publish one of my novels and Cora Graphics has been hard at work on the cover. I want to thank the people in my life who make so many allowances for me and my craziness. My friends and family are so good to me, so...