Novel Writing : August 2013

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Almost Finished

I am hoping to finish the manuscript to "On Borrowed Time" today. Wish me luck

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Writing

Do you like to write? There is nothing more satisfying than writing down all your thoughts and innermost feelings. Writing is a great catharsis. It keeps the mind active and is good for the soul.

Spent the day with my friend, Lisa., third grade teacher at Cottage Grove School. We worked on getting her classroom ready for the new school year. It amazes me how much work teachers have to do before they even begin the new year. We should hail these educators and let them know how much we appreciate them. That a way to go, Lisa.

Arronna Crystal Review

Just now finished your book! Loved it,! my grandson will Love it when he gets it for his birthday

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Hello

It's a beautiful day. Great time to finish my new manuscript.

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Review for "Bent But Never Broken"

I received a review for "Bent But Never Broken" that I would like to share. The review is from Michelle Uevel

I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed reading your book, Bent but never broken. I’m not much of a reader, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and it kept me interested up until the end. I loved how you made it relevant to our geographic location and past current events as well. It’s amazing the tragedy that Karen overcame and it’s always nice to read a happy ending. I was trying to figure out the ending, and just as I thought I had it figured out, you would throw a twist in there. As I was reading it, I kept my boyfriend updated and he was entertained second hand. I’m handing it off to my mom as well, as I feel that she will enjoy it just as much as I did. Maria mentioned that she will be seeing you on Friday, so I have asked for another one of your books. I’m looking forward to reading the next one! Thanks again for such a wonderful book!!!!

Tadesco Writing Club

The Tadesco Writing Club is up and running. We had our first meeting in July and are scheduled to meet again August 14. We are eleven members strong and hope to get more once the school year begins.

We are in the process of writing stories and sharing them with one another.

The six-graders have claimed their "little sisters" (fourth-graders) and plan to help them out with whatever is needed.

I am proud of the group and am looking forward to increased membership.

On Borrowed Time

Teenage rebellion leads Shawn Kester down a path of destruction where defiance and misguided decisions bring him to the brink of disaster. Months of fighting with his parents and committing several criminal acts only scratch the surface of Shawn's destructive behavior. Allowing his emotions to rule his every move, he ultimately makes a decision that forever changes the course of his life. His defiance hurls him into an exciting car chase, a foolish game with a train, and an unexpected contest between life and death. Realizing the only hope for survival lies in Divine intervention, Shawn asks God for help. The result unfolds into a remarkable turn of events and an outcome that defies reason.

Reviews for A Long Journey Back

YOUR BEST BOOK EVER! Each one of your books gets better and better! You are a very creative author. I love the twists and turns. I am 3/4 the way done. I have been reading it in the hospital, waiting on my husband’s Knee surgery; it passes the time. At one point I had to tell him to go back to sleep because I wanted to finish the page I was reading!

The book is awesome. I read it everyday on my lunch hour. I never thought I could be so engrosed in a book. I was behind in my Christmas preparations because I couldn't stop reading.

I wanted to tell you that I read your book in two sessions. I was impressed with the story which is very "timely" with what is going on today. The new marriage, the separation and the person returning from the war with great problems. I especially like that there was a lot of dialogue and not too much description. I suppose it is harder to write all that dialogue, but I think it holds your interest more as for descriptions you can kind of skim over them (at least that is what I do sometimes) I am an avid reader, always was, and read anything I can get my hands on, books, magazines,newspapers, etc. I think that this story should have a sequel (when you are ready again) it held my interest to the end. Congratulations -- Good Job!

Review for Secrets Inside Bington Manor

In Ms. Madrzak's latest book, "Secrets Inside Bington Manor" there is an effort to preserve a lineage, a mysterious signal from a set of paintings and a action that keeps the story moving very quickly to a surprising end.

The author builds the mystery and reveals information strategically to maintain our attention and then builds the action to a climax that ultimately reveals the entire secret inside and outside Bington Manor. The story reaches its denouement inside the old Bington family mansion with members of the Bington and Jacobs families present as well as the friends who also are supporting Jackie and his family in their effort to unblock the secrets of Jackie's communications from the netherworld. Douglas Veum

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