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 12, 2016 | writing
Even now I am in the midst of this transition. Perhaps, admittedly, early yet in this process. But, it is my desire that this blog be a place where I share this journey. And this is one of the next steps for me, so here it is. The Challenges: By and large, writers...
by Sara Turnquist | Apr 5, 2016 | writing
I was a self-proclaimed closet writer. Does that mean I wrote in the closet? Not exactly. It means I was very secretive about my writing. No one read what I wrote…I couldn’t face the chance they would hate it. The work was too close to my heart, I...
