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Old Man Winter I Am Hibernating

11 10 13

Dusting of snow in the Northeast today. Fire’s ablaze and I’m hibernating for the day… — Bette A. Stevens http://www.4writersandreaders.com

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white-trees-2.jpgThe weather today

Is full of leaves

Crunching as

Feet walk through them

The ground covered

With wetness

The air filled with musty

All is cozy inside

Without seeing

Or recognizing

The signs of

Old man winter

Is sneaking upon us

The weatherman

Just posted a

Notice to me

Starting Monday

Night a chance of

Six inches plus

Of that white stuff

You know it is called

Snow

Get your shelves

Stocked on toilet paper

And milk, get diapers

And bread, for winter

Has decided whether

I like it or not

To pay me a visit

Wait, what is that?

You want me to come

Back and visit?

I’m sorry friends

I must go for my

Bed covers are

Calling to come

Hibernate until Spring.

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Terry Shepherd

11/10/2013

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183. Why are there trees I never walk under but large and melodious thoughts descend upon me? ~Walt Whitman

11 09 13

Need some inspiration? There’s nothing like Nature, a little Walt Whitman and a bit of Shakespeare, too… ~ Bette A. Stevens http://www.4writersandreaders.com

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And this our life,
exempt from public haunt,
finds tongues in trees,
books in running brooks,
sermons in stones,
and good in everything.
~William Shakespeare

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Standing beneath the Shumard Red Oak made me feel like I was standing in a temple of the Most High.  The breeze was ruffling its leaves, and they in turn were prompting sacred tongues to utter incantations of their divine purpose.  For though the leaves face eminent extinction and expulsion from the branches, in their dying they’ll fall and create warm blankets to cover the ground.  In so doing they will protect the life that lies beneath the surface during winter’s cold, cold days.  Even at the close of winter their goodness will not be at an end for as they deteriorate, the remaining bits and pieces will add nutrients to enhance the soil.  Thus goes the circle of life and the interdependency of all…

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A quick pick me up

11 06 13

BOOK ART: Nothing short of amazing! ~ Bette A. Stevens http://www.4writersandreaders.com

 

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Feeling glum? Not had the best day? You know what you need? You need to look at these beautiful book sculptures.

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Still feeling blue? Go read a book. I promise you’ll feel better.

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10 Tips For Creating a Bestselling Series

11 04 13

Fantastic writing tips for authors! ~ Bette A. Stevens

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No makeup, no hairbrush, no worries On a two-hourWriters In The Storm welcomes Eve Paludan. I first met Eve at a Desert Rose RWA meeting in Phoenix, AZ. First impression? A bubbly person who lugs around a very warm heart. She now lives in Los Angeles, CA, where she writes fiction and edits for other bestselling authors. She enjoys reading mysteries, science fiction, and romances, especially paranormal romances, walking on the beach and learning scenic photography.

Be sure to comment! Eve is giving away one of her e-books to one lucky commenter.

By Eve Paludan

1. SERIES NAME

The series name is important for authors to establish from the very first book. Give your series a name that conveys to prospective readers a clear idea of the genre. Here are some examples: Brotherhood of the Blade, Witch Detectives, Ranch Lovers Romance, Angel Detectives, and Ghost Files (J.R. Rain, Scott Nicholson…

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November 2013: first NaNoWriMo for Author Bette A. Stevens

11 01 13

Track Bette’s progress on her first novel right here…

Goal: Write 2000 words/day; 5 days/week = First draft of PURE TRASH, The Novel (working title)

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NaNoWriMo Roundup: Seasoned Authors Share their Secrets

10 31 13

I’ll be NaNoWriMo writing for the month of November. Thank you for all of your support! ~ Bette A. Stevens

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Don’t Forget to Backup your Novel!!

10 30 13

November 2013 is my first NaNoWriMo and I’m working to complete the draft of my first novel. ~ Bette A. Stevens http://www.4writersandreaders.com

Do you have a story to tell? Come join us.

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The feeling that you are not good enough – Stop Bullying Campaign

10 28 13

0a0a28time290athere27sstilltime0atoenterthepuretrash0agiveaway0anovember10deadline21-defaultThere’s still time to ENTER the GIVEAWAY for PURE TRASH, The Story by Bette A. Stevens.

ENTER HERE: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18326187-pure-trash

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The feeling that you are not good enough – Stop Bullying Campaign

10 26 13

Please share… YOU CAN HELP STOP BULLYING! ~ Bette A. Stevens

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,,Shame is the most powerful master emotion.It’s the fear that we are not good enough.”

             ~PhD  Brene Brown

 

Today the author of Pure Trash, Bette A.Stevens wants her voice to be heard 

 

 

        Bette A. Stevens is a retired teacher living in Central Maine.

        Stevens is the author of two children’s books and  has written articles for ECHOES, The Northern  Maine Journal of Rural Culture based in Caribou,  Maine. Her release latest is entitled PURE TRASH,             The Story for the Middle-grade/YA/Adult audience which is a prequel to her upcoming debut novel is available in paperback and kindle versions. PURE TRASH, The Novel will be a coming-of-age story featuring Shawn Daniels, the short story’s protagonist. Find out more about the author and her book at

  www.Amazon.com/author/betteastevens

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New book gives readers a fresh, first-hand perspective on bullying

10 25 13

AUTHORS TO WATCH interview with Bette A. Stevens about her latest book, PURE TRASH, The Story.

PURE TRASH, a new short story by author Bette A. Stevens, offers readers and book clubs insight into poverty and prejudice in rural New England in the 1950s

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRLog (Press Release) – Oct. 24, 2013 – HARTLAND, Maine — PURE TRASH, The Story by Bette A. Stevens offers readers and book clubs an insights and pause for thought into what a child goes through living in abject poverty in a small town.

Read full PRLog press release at New book gives readers a fresh, first-hand perspective on bullying

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