My name is Christy, and I am an optimist. . Usually, this is a good thing. I keep my smile when other people are sad, help them to see the brighter side of things, and get them laughing with a…
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Dialogue vs. Narrative vs. Action in Writing Novels
Dialogue vs. Narrative vs. Action Definitions: Dialogue: The words exchanged by characters in a conversation. Narrative: a report of related events presented to readers. Action: a description of the physical occurrences in a story. A well-balanced story…
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A call for help due to the NC hurricanes
I don’t do this often. However, a lifelong friend of mine knows someone in dire straits. She asked me to set up a GoFundMe site to help Ruth. Two hurricanes hit North Carolina. Ruth, a good friend to so…
Help out a friend in need…
I don’t normally do this, but I have a good, longtime friend who is in dire straits in south Florida. He’s disabled and has been living in a homeless shelter. He needs help to get out of Fort Myers and to…
Thunderclap!
What is a thunderclap? Of course it’s the sound of thunder. But in marketing terms, it’s an ad campaign that requires help from others. Basically, you create a campaign. Then you share it with others. Those others pledge to help…
Four Deadly Mistakes all Authors Make
A great article on the Four Deadly Mistakes Authors Make ********* Don’t miss information on Celtic myth and history, as well as practical travel planning tips, and hidden places, in my travel books. – Better To Have Loved –…
Books and Taxes for Artists
BOOKS AND TAXES FOR ARTISTS (Updated for the 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act) By Christy Nicholas, aka Green Dragon Introduction: I have been a practicing Certified Public Accountant licensed in the state of Florida since 1997, and…
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Historical fantasy, time travel adventure, and urban fantasy 