by Sara Turnquist | Apr 29, 2016 | Off to War - Novel Scenes
OFF TO WAR Chapter One (News) Scene Four The doorbell rang, disturbing the Thompson family’s lunch. In the dining room, Elizabeth exchanged looks with her parents and brother as their conversation halted. No one gave any indication they expected anyone. All they...
by Sara Turnquist | Apr 26, 2016 | writing
I am an author. My books have some reviews (albeit not as many as I’d like). And, while many, many people have really enjoyed my work, there are those that do not. And they will let the whole world know about it through their reviews. I have read some of these...
by Sara Turnquist | Apr 22, 2016 | Off to War - Novel Scenes, writing
Off to War – Chapter 1 (News), Scene 2 Abigail Thompson sat in her favorite chair in the family parlor, working a cross-stitch that would become a decorative pillow. She enjoyed this craft as it gave her ample time to work things out in her mind as she worked...
by Sara Turnquist | Apr 19, 2016 | writing
I mention my critique group with some frequency. But I cannot say enough good things about them. Or about the benefits of a critique group. No matter what stage of writing – whether a newbie or a seasoned professional. My critique group is made up of all stages...
by Sara Turnquist | Apr 15, 2016 | Off to War - Novel Scenes
Hey, all! I have made a decision. It’s a pretty big decision for me. I decided to take one of my completed works and post it, scene by scene, here. Every Friday. At some point, I will offer the entire novel for free to anyone who signs up for my mailing list....