Monday, November 26, 2012

Character Interview: Frank Johnson


Name: Frank Johnson

Significant Other: I know who I'm hoping it will be: Leelee Mitchell. She's amazing.

What is your strongest belief? We are here to help others.

How do you like to spend your time? Making children smile...with Leelee.

If you could go anywhere, where would you go? Backus. If the orphanage didn't need me, I'd move there right now.

What is your favorite food? Mashed potatoes.

Describe yourself in one word: Learning.

What type of music could you listen to for hours? That awesome jazzy stuff they play at the galas.

What's your favorite color? The brownish grey of Oak tree bark.

Do you ever get disappointed? Of course.

What's the best thing that's ever happened to you? I met this wonderful young lady who is as passionate about children as I am.

Are you happy? Definitely.

Do you believe in fairies? Yes, but I call them angels.

Frank and Leelee
 can be found in the novel, Forgotten Memories.



Questions courtesy of Kateri and Bonnie. Thank you!

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Monday, November 19, 2012

Character Interview: Uncle Bruce Blake


Name: "Uncle" Bruce Blake

Significant Other: None, since my Margie passed.

What is your strongest belief? God uses everything.

How do you like to spend your time? With my nieces and nephews...real or 'adopted'.

If you could go anywhere, where would you go? I'd want to go to a place where everyone I love, those living now and those who've gone ahead, would be together. That's heaven, isn't it?

What is your favorite food? Hamburgers, of course.

Describe yourself in one word: Open.

What type of music could you listen to for hours? I don't think I have a preference. Not that rocky stuff kids are listening to these days, though. They're going to bust their ears with that.

Your Diner, what's the best food there? How do I answer this without sounding egotistical? I'm partial to the milkshakes.

Are you worried about anyone? Ella, sometimes. Eric, always.

Was Joe a good worker? The best.

What gave you the inspiration for the name of your diner? "The Diner"? Haha, that's just what people started calling it. I figured it fit.

Do you like to sing? Only when no one can hear. Trust me, no one wants to hear!

Uncle Bruce, Joe, Eric, and Ella
 can be found in the novel, Forgotten Memories.



Questions courtesy of Kateri and Bonnie. Thank you!

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Monday, November 12, 2012

Character Interview: Katty Blake

Name: Katty Blake (I'm not telling you my full name because then you'll use it.)

Significant Other: None. How old do you think I am?!

What is your strongest belief? Life is made for fun!

How do you like to spend your time? With friends, doing whatever.

If you could go anywhere, where would you go? I love it here in Backus! I miss my friends in Minneapolis, though, so I'd want it to be a place both groups were.

What is your favorite food? Tacos, definitely.

Describe yourself in one word: Silly!

What type of music could you listen to for hours? Whatever's on in the background...doesn't really matter to me.

Is Jane a good older sister? Usually. Maggie's pretty cool, too.

Do you wish you were the oldest? Ha! I don't think I'd make a good oldest sibling--but of course I'd love the power.

Have you ever broken a bone? Nope!

What's your wildest dream? I don't know what you consider wild...I'm gonna be a singer/basketball star someday. I'll sing the anthem before every game!

Do you like candy? LOVE IT!!

Katty, Jane, and Maggie
can be found in the novel, Forgotten Memories.




Questions courtesy of Kateri and Bonnie. Thank you!

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Monday, November 5, 2012

Character Interview: Simon Benson


Name: Simon Benson

Significant Other: Maria will always be my only love.

What is your strongest belief? False promises are easily broken.

How do you like to spend your time? Reading, or checking on the status of my business.

If you could go anywhere, where would you go? Europe.

What is your favorite food? Anything Mical makes.

Describe yourself in one word: Broken.

What type of music could you listen to for hours? I once heard David play the guitar. I could listen to that forever.


Why do you yell at Mical so much? It's the only way she'll learn.

What's your favorite past time? When Maria was alive, we traveled with the family. I miss that.

Have you ever thrown someone a surprise party? Maria was more into that... I did help her put one on for her sister, but that was mostly her.

Are you an introvert? It depends who I'm with.

What's your favorite memory? Watching my beautiful bride as she danced with her father at our wedding.


Simon,
 Mical, and Davey can be found in the novel, Shrouded Jewels.



Questions courtesy of Kateri and Bonnie. Thank you!

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Monday, October 29, 2012

Character Interview: Peyton Everet

Name: Peyton Everet

Significant Other: None. The woman I thought was for me married another.

What is your strongest belief? Life will always be a struggle.

How do you like to spend your time? I don't have a lot of free time. I work, I go to class, and I do homework. My only breaks are when I have a chance to talk to someone on the bus or online, and neither happen often.

If you could go anywhere, where would you go? I couldn't leave this place...too many people are depending on me right now.

What is your favorite food? The kind I don't have to work for.

Describe yourself in one word: Tired.

What type of music could you listen to for hours? I don't have time to listen to anything for that long
.

Describe yourself in a single sentence: On the outside, I don't care what others think of me.

What's your goal in life? To be more successful than my parents.

Do you like anyone? I did.

Are you happy? That's not the word I would use right now.

If someone came up to you and told you there was a dragon standing behind you...what would you do? I'd laugh...then when they left I'd look behind, just to be sure.

P
eyton, Mical, and Anna can be found in the novel, Shrouded Jewels.




Questions courtesy of Kateri and Bonnie. Thank you!

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Friday, October 26, 2012

Grammar Day: Plurals

Grammar is a tricky subject. With all the rules and exceptions, how can a person keep track? I can't answer that, but I can help with little pieces here and there.

Today's Topic: Plurals




Well, how do you make a word a plural? 

Basic Rule: Unfortunately, there isn't just one. Plurals are complex! But here's picture to help us all out.



I love to learn; let me know what I'm forgetting!

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Spiritual Invented Creation


Rivershore Books is pleased to announce the publication of Spiritual Invented Creation, an autobiography by Don Richardson. The author is refreshingly honest about the struggles he's gone through, which include cancer, drinking, and the loss of a dear friend. The book also contains much of his poetry, written during these difficulties.

Because of the content it is an emotional read, but worth it.

You can purchase this short but powerful book on CreateSpace and Amazon, for only $10:

CreateSpace
Amazon