Friday, July 4, 2014
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
What Is Love?
What Is Love?
Love should make you happy, stronger, better.
As a Romance Author, I ponder this frequently. As a woman I have doubts.
I mean Love is supposed to be eternal right? Everlasting, but it doesn’t always.
That is one reason I started writing, I was in a difficult relationship and I needed to control something. I wanted happiness. So I created it on paper. I wrote perfect relationships, one after another. I wanted a happy ending, at least for my characters, if not for myself.
I finally moved on and began structuring my life so that there was no room for anyone else. I spent my days with my own family, traveling, seeking the next adventure. And I was happy and I thought I was complete.
But I have realized that something is still missing.
As humans we all crave affection, that simple hug from a friend or even a handshake from a stranger. Something that tethers us to reality and lets us know that we are still alive.
There are different kinds of love, I love my kids unconditionally. They could never do anything to make me stop loving them. And they love me back, in their own grumpy ways.
Other types of love are more difficult. Mystical maybe. Like a Unicorn. You want to believe in it, but you aren’t sure if it really exists or not.
But I am a writer, writers dream, and writers believe in all sorts of silly things. Like unicorns, time travel, vampires, Santa Claus, so why not Love?
I think people use the term love too loosely. And that has weakened it. Perhaps that is what confuses me.
Love is more than a word. It is a feeling, it is pure emotion.
Love should not take away from who you are, but to build upon you, to enhance you.
When loving someone, you want the very best for them. You encourage them, and support them, no matter how crazy their dream is. It is their dream and not yours.
I am a big believer in fate. And that all of our trials and tribulations that we pass, build upon us and make us stronger.
To me, Love is a living breathing thing. Once found it has be nurtured and cared for; least it may die.
Love should make you happy, stronger, better.
And if you are looking for LOVE, try Virginia.
Sunday, May 11, 2014
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Tuesday, April 22, 2014
The Patriot Guard Riders
I was sitting at my computer and checked my email with a
click. My heart feels heavy as I see the PGR request. Another soldier has
fallen and the Patriot Guard Riders are on their way.
Photo by Gary Adams, GA PGR |
Who is the PGR? They are a nameless bunch, never asking for
any reprieve or reward. I’m sure you’ve seen them though on TV or at a grave.
They are the ones, standing watch while our flag waves. The Patroit Guard
Riders volunteer their time. They ride shotgun for our soldiers, fireman and
police when they are called from this earth. They dedicate their time
protecting the families from spite. And they are there to show support and
display their quiet might.
There motto is: Standing for those who stood for us. And
they proudly do!
I was lucky enough to meet these giving souls on better
terms than most. We are working on a way to spread the word. A country group
has sung a song to aid in this quest. Alias, Smith & Owens sing so our
soldiers may rest. They may lie in peace, knowing that their loved ones can
grieve without reprieve.
They protect our soldiers honor while they travel on their
way. They may look intimidating with their bikes and leather boots. But let me
tell you, their hearts are filled with gold as they try to spread the truth.
So together we wanted to introduce you to the group. And if
you are interested in riding, or just holding a flag; sign up or donate to help
them on their way.
A little something that popped into my mind,
And So They Came
By Lynn Hubbard
A soldier has fallen, a life was lost. And so they came. One
by one they suited up in black, red, white & blue. Their badges of courage
sewed to their vest gives meaning to it all. Their flags proudly flowing in the
breeze as they rumble down the road. Men and women, road weary and brave to
guide the fallen home. Some live close, some live far but they all hear the
call. Another brother has lost the fight, so come lead the way. They die too
young, some say as tears moisten their eyes. Their dark shades hide the grief
they have buried deep inside. Those that live never forget what they gave for
us to be free. For there always is a price, freedom isn’t free.
Patriot Guard Riders-National http://www.patriotguard.org/
Georgia PGR Website http://www.pgrofga.com/
Alias, Smith & Owens Website http://aliassmithandowens.com/
Saturday, April 19, 2014
The Results are in!
Thank you to all who entered!
The name of my new book is......
Captured By Love
I am off to work on the cover and finish writing! Should be out this fall!
You can still pick up a free copy of War of Hearts by following the instructions below.
The name of my new book is......
Captured By Love
I am off to work on the cover and finish writing! Should be out this fall!
You can still pick up a free copy of War of Hearts by following the instructions below.
Use code upon checkout
Promotional price: $0.00
Coupon Code: EQ26N
Expires: May 23, 2014
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Help Lynn Name her Next Romance Book!
I have been agonizing over a new name for my next Romance book. I have it
narrowed down but I still cannot decide.
So I am seeking your advice.
So I am seeking your advice.
Book info:
It is set during the CivilWar in 1864. Barrett is a Yankee, and Olivia is a Rebel. He escapes from prison and and she keeps him captive in her home.
I would like to tie it into a war series. My last book was ‘War
of Hearts’.
I have listed my selections below.
Please vote for your favorite or suggest your own.
I will gift a free ebook copy of War of Hearts to everyone who comments or participates!
I will announce the final name on the blog comments.
Thank you for your help & Support!
+Lynn Hubbard
+Lemon Press
Use code upon checkout
Promotional price: $0.00
Coupon Code: EQ26N
Expires: May 23, 2014
Monday, March 17, 2014
Finding Your Own Unique Voice
Finding
Your Own Unique Voice
Guest Post From: Nikolas Baron
Guest Post From: Nikolas Baron
Attending
conferences, reading about writing, and perusing writer’s market guides,
writers often run across advice to “develop a unique voice”. It is some of the
most valuable, and frustrating, advice a writer can receive. In addition to
doing a thorough spelling and grammar
check, revising
and editing for clarity, continuity, characterization, and a solid plot,
writers are told that they must have a “fresh voice”. What do editors mean by
“voice”?
One
mistake that many writers make is confusing voice with style. A
style of writing refers to the way the material is presented. Sentence length,
word choice, and structure of the writing all contribute to style. You can copy
another writer’s style with impunity, but your voice must be your own, unique
mode of expression that no one else shares. Your voice must stand out from the
crowd, if your work is to be noticed. It is well understood that developing
one’s voice is critical to success as a writer, but what is voice, exactly?
The
precise definition of voice is difficult to pin down. Voice is a combination of
style, and the unique perspective each writer brings to their work. Finding
one’s voice is really a matter of finding the deeper motivation and purpose for
writing, and allowing the depths of honesty to flow out onto the page. Finding
a unique voice means writing not what you know, but rather what you are
passionate about. Diction, sentence structure, and the choice of literary devices,
as well as the tone of the piece, come together to determine voice.
Discovering
and developing one’s own unique voice is a process that takes place over the
course of learning craft and developing one’s writing experience and ability.
To help hasten the process, try writing in a journal or blog, or even free
writing. When unfettered from the rules and regulations of writing for an
audience, the voice is freed.
Piers
Anthony is a British writer who is well known for incorporating puns and word
play into his fantasy stories. Milkweed pods, in his books, replace cows as a
source of refreshing nourishment. Sugar sand is sweet, and ant lions are a
dangerous hybrid of insect and large feline. Tolkien, by contrast, takes a far
more serious and poetic approach to creating an equally elaborate fantasy
world, relying on descriptive passages and elegant imagery to draw the reader
in to Middle Earth. When reading, it’s easy to tell the two authors apart,
because each has a unique voice.
Finding
one’s own voice is a lifelong endeavor for most writers. Writing well is a
matter of learning the craft, of studying grammar, spelling, and word choice.
Studying craft is important, but in the pursuit of effective writing, many
writers allow their voice to be buried in a sea of advice. By avoiding certain
types of words, like adverbs, or certain types of sentence structure, like
dangling participles, a writer limits himself or herself, fencing them in.
Learning the rules is important. Without the rules of good writing, clear expression
is impossible. Once the rules are learned, they can be effectively bent and
broken.
William
Faulkner didn’t seem to understand the concept of a run-on sentence. His
sentences are sometimes several paragraphs long. Yet, his prose is known as
iconic American literature, and his books have informed a generation of
writers. Mark Twain was perfectly capable of using correct grammar, yet
his most effective characterization was created using broken dialect. Each word
he laid onto the page was specifically chosen for its impact and power. He once
said; “The difference in the right word and the almost-right word, is the
difference between the lightening, and the lightening bug.”
Finding
one’s voice is a matter of deciding upon the type of personality to bring to
one’s work, and the tone that best fits the audience, and purpose of the
writing. Word choice and sentence structure are less formal and more
simplistic, for example, when writing for children, than writing for a
professional journal. The personality projected when writing for a boss will be
different from what is expressed when writing a love letter. Voice is as much a
matter of tone as of style. Once a writer finds their unique voice, they will
find success.
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Bio:
Nikolas
discovered his love for the written word in Elementary School, where he started
spending his afternoons sprawled across the living room floor devouring one
Marc Brown children’s’ novel after the other and writing short stories about
daring pirate adventures. After acquiring some experience in various marketing,
business development, and hiring roles at internet startups in a few different
countries, he decided to re-unite his professional life with his childhood
passions by joining Grammarly’s marketing team in San Francisco. He has the
pleasure of being tasked with talking to writers, bloggers, teachers, and
others about how they use Grammarly’s online proofreading application to improve
their writing. His free time is spent biking, travelling, and reading.
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