As you know I’ve just started to dive into this great adventure called “become a master author and get published”. My writing has gone under the microscope and I am its worst critic. My spelling is not so good; I’ve read less than 200 books in my lifetime, and my most recent discovered fault: IContinueContinue reading “Generous writing; Foie Gras reading”
Author Archives: Shannon Laws
Enchanted Music from Hell
Once a month the writers group on the island meets to critique works submitted by other members. I’ve decided to submit a portion of a book I’m working on. This is a first draft; I’ll follow up on the feedback I get in May. This chapter of the book is about my job at EnchantedContinueContinue reading “Enchanted Music from Hell”
The Coffee Ghost
The Coffee GhostThe lake in the morning shone like polished glass. Looking around, the sun was peeking through the trees, shooting rays of light through the ground fog. Above, the clouds were changing colors like a slow moving kaleidoscope. Taking a deep breath of that full fresh mountain air, I knew this was one ofContinueContinue reading “The Coffee Ghost”
Unveil the Evil
I believe if you want to be an advocate for woman’s rights then you should be on guard & educated regarding Sharia law. Sharia law is anti-woman, anti-family, & anti-human! Sharia law is currently practiced in Iran,Pakistan,Saudi Arabia,Nigeria,Sudan,Iraq (prior to 2003),and Egypt. Islamic law is now the most widely used religious law, and one ofContinueContinue reading “Unveil the Evil”
Killer Behind Me
The salsa music is on and I’m ready to write. The sun has set and just the faintest color of blue lies behind my madrona tree outside my window. In a few moments the window will completely frame “black”… Just total blackness -click- standing up I turn on my desk lamp and now see myContinueContinue reading “Killer Behind Me”
Mother
written January 2010This story is about a woman who is a lab created cyborg, in the way far away future. Humans are trying to perfect human and cyborg technology, and Abigail is their first success.The DNA for this project needed to come from a pure source. Archeologist had uncovered a vault full of human DNAContinueContinue reading “Mother”
NEIGHBORS
Written: December 2009This short story is based on a dream I had.Seattle, WashingtonIt was mid afternoon and Heather should have been at work. Getting a mid day list of items to finish for her boss to be ready for tomorrow was the most she accomplished. She worked at an archives agency and spent most theContinueContinue reading “NEIGHBORS”
Commuting for "Life"
written: Saturday, November 14, 2009After a hard day there is nothing like heading out to the beach for some wonderful Beach Therapy. This is free therapy time for anyone; you don’t need to contact your insurance company to see if it’s covered by your plan, ya just go. It was hard to believe while skippingContinueContinue reading “Commuting for "Life"”
Ides of March and 2012
Written: March 10, 2009Edited: March 27, 2011The Ides of March, per the Roman calendar is March 15th. In Roman times, the Ides of March was a festive day dedicated to the god Mars and a military parade was usually held. In modern times, the term Ides of March is best known as the date thatContinueContinue reading “Ides of March and 2012”
A Thick Ring Year
Written: Wednesday, December 10, 2008Living on an island that is only 55 square miles is starting to work its magic into my mind and heart. If I was a tree this “ring” year would be a thick one, meaning that there was more than enough nourishment, sun, rain and love through out this year toContinueContinue reading “A Thick Ring Year”
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