by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Dec 26, 2010 | Uncategorized
Today I’m digging into mapping the story of Ella’s best friend. She was named Elspeth, but now she’s Ruth (I loved the name Gennie, but there’s already a character named Ginny). Isn’t “find and replace” just about the best...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Dec 25, 2010 | Uncategorized
We had planned to travel to spend the day with family, but the weather has changed that. So it’s a cozy Christmas at home with a stack of new books about writing from my mom. Not a bad way to spend the day! I got: “Bird by Bird,” by Anne Lamott;...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Dec 24, 2010 | Uncategorized
Luke 2:1-5 – And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Dec 18, 2010 | Uncategorized
The holidays can get crazy busy whether you’re trying to squeeze in writing or not. I thought I’d share this recipe because it’s quick, it’s easy and it’s GOOD. It’s perfect for that special event at church, a gift for the neighbors...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Dec 16, 2010 | Uncategorized
So my main character is Ella and her best friend is Elspeth. I opted for Ella because it’s an echo of my grandmother’s name–Nelly. Elspeth is just a cool name. BUT they sound too much alike, which can be confusing for the reader. I need a new best...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Dec 13, 2010 | Uncategorized
Jamie gave me feedback on my revised first chapters and proposal over the weekend so it’s time to get cracking again. My primary task is to beef up my subplot–Ella’s best friend lost a baby to miscarriage late in pregnancy and is struggling with the...
