Monthly Archives: August 2018

08.06.18
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Writing Prompt #125: The ABC Book Challenge (The Letter F)

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Here’s the link to Tiana’s post:

Memorable books that start with “F”:

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The Fault in Our Stars

  • John Green is one of my favorite authors! This one definitely made me cry, but it’s such a sweet story.

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Forever …

  • I need to feature Judy Blume as an Awesome Author at some point.

Books I would love to devour that start with “F”:

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Fangirl

  • I don’t remember reading this!

Fresh Ink

  • I haven’t read a lot of anthologies, but this one caught my eye awhile ago when Destiny, at Howling Libraries, mentioned it!

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Fever 1793

  • I’m surprised I haven’t read this, given I really admire Laurie Halse Anderson as an author.

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The Future of Us

What books have you read, or want to read, that start with the letter F? Let me know!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

08.04.18
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Writing Prompt #123: LB and K’s Blockbuster Challenge – Day 4

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Welcome back!

Day 4 – Your best movie memory?

  • My dad would take me to see the latest James Bond movies when I was younger. I specifically remember seeing Die Another Day (2002) in theaters with him.

What about you? What’s your best movie memory?

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

08.03.18
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Writing Prompt #122: LB and K’s Blockbuster Challenge – Day 3

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Welcome back!

Day 3 – Your favorite movie beverage?

  • At the theater: I love Cherry Coke!
  • At home: It depends. Sometimes water, soda, chocolate milk, a beer, or a glass of wine! We watch a lot of movies at home.

What about you? What’s your favorite movie beverage?

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

08.03.18
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Blog Awards #21: The Supporter Award

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Thanks, Daniel, for nominating me!

Here’s the link to Daniel’s post:

The Rules:

  • Thank the blogger(s) that nominated you and link back to their post.
  • Answer the 4 “First” questions.
  • Come up with 4 new “First” questions or just use the same ones from your nomination.
  • Nominate your first follower who is still active and interacting with you.
  • Nominate up to 4 other bloggers
  • Make sure to link back to the original post by The book prescription so I can see all your answers!
  • Feel free to add the badge to your blog

The 4 “First” Questions:

1- First memory of a story.

  • I remember listening to someone in my family read Dr. Seuss to me.

2- First book you bought with your own money.

  • I’m pretty sure it was a few of the Baby-Sitters Little Sister books.

3- First book that made you cry.

  • I think it was a cheesy romance book. That’s all I can remember.

4- First book that you didn’t finish.

  • Wow. I honestly don’t know the title. I think it happened in college?

My First Follower:

  • I had to start in 2016, but one of my biggest supporters has been B.W.!

Nominations!

  1. Jenna – Bookmark Your Thoughts
  2. Teagan and Jess – Fiction No Chaser

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

08.02.18
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Writing Prompt #121: LB and K’s Blockbuster Challenge – Day 2

Welcome back!

Day 2 – Your favorite movie snack?

  • Popcorn, hands down! I love the smell, the butter topping, all of it. I know it’s not healthy, but it’s a nice treat.

What about you? What’s your favorite movie snack?

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

08.02.18
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Getting Personal #134: Camp NaNoWriMo July 2018 Recap

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I was very excited to do Camp NaNoWriMo again for the month of July!

Since I was very close to the 35,000 word mark at the end of June, I decided to set my Camp goal for an additional 15,000 words. I felt like I could finally reach 50,000 words! This has been a dream since 2012!!

Previous Stats

May 2nd

  • Current word count: 33,507 words

June 16th

  • Added 623 words
  • Current word count: 34,130 words

June 23rd

  • Added 339 words
  • Current word count: 34,469 words

June 30th

  • Added 250 words
  • Current word count: 34,719 words

And, now, here’s how I did!

Day 1

Today: 539
Total: 539

It wasn’t until that evening that I could sit down and write for the day, but I was happy with my first word count! Onward and upward!

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Day 2

Today: 0
Total: 539

I didn’t write anything on this day, mainly due to hosting our friend Mike for the evening!

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Day 3

Today: 624
Total: 1,163

Another evening writing session. I felt really good about this one!

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Day 4

Today: 742
Total: 1,905

I’m really getting into the groove of writing in the evenings. More progress!

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Day 5

Today: 208
Total: 2,113

I made progress, but not as much as I hoped. I felt distracted, a bit sidetracked. Plus, I wrote later this evening than I have during other nights. But, there’s always tomorrow!

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Day 6

Today: 676
Total: 2,789

Today was much more productive! I felt really good about the scene I wrote today, too. Excited to see what happens this weekend.

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Day 7

Today: 830
Total: 3,619

I wrote this afternoon, when Al was in the shower. Here’s to more words tomorrow!

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Day 8

Today: 1,131
Total: 4,750

Al mowed the lawn today, so I took advantage of that. This was my highest word count so far!

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Day 9

Today: 0
Total: 4,750

I felt like I hit a wall.

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Day 10

Today: 0
Total: 4,750

Lacking inspiration.

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Day 11

Today: 0
Total: 4,750

Not feeling this writing thing at all.

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Day 12

Today: 0
Total: 4,750

This week at work has been exhausting, and it’s Thursday now. Maybe tomorrow?

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Day 13

Today: 0
Total: 4,750

I feel a bit guilty, but I just haven’t had the energy, or desire, to write.

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Day 14

Today: 0
Total: 4,750

I thought for sure the weekend would bring some inspiration, but not today.

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Day 15

Today: 0
Total: 4,750

Today was so busy with church and other things, I wasn’t even thinking about writing.

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Day 16

Today: 0
Total: 4,750

Now I’m super irritated with myself. I didn’t make any time to write this morning, and I didn’t have any time to write this evening. Hopefully, tomorrow, this wall can come down!

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Day 17

Today: 595
Total: 5,345

HOORAY! The streak of zeroes is broken!!

AND – I passed 40,000 words overall! I’m a very happy lady!

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Day 18

Today: 0
Total: 5,345

Stupid writer’s block.

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Day 19

Today: 0
Total: 5,345

Still no inspiration.

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Day 20

Today: 0
Total: 5,345

No time today!

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Day 21

Today: 622
Total: 6,022

A later-evening writing session was a success!

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Day 22

Today: 0
Total: 6,022

I felt uninspired again today.

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Day 23

Today: 0
Total: 6,022

Pure exhaustion today. However, I felt a bit of inspiration rising throughout the day. Hopefully I can put my fingers to the keyboard tomorrow!

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Day 24

Today: 451 + 825 = 1,276
Total: 7,298

Yay! I’m so proud of myself. TWO writing sessions in one day?! Woohoo!!

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Day 25

Today: 0
Total: 7,298

I was hoping to write a little bit this morning, but with all the preparations needed for Thursday, it just didn’t happen.

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Day 26

Today: 752
Total: 8,050

Having a rare Thursday off from work was helpful for a productive afternoon writing session!

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Day 27

Today: 853
Total: 8,903

I’m finally feeling more consistent!

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Day 28

Today: 845
Total: 9,748

Yeah, baby! Getting there. Excited to write some more tomorrow – Maybe hit 1,000 words?

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Day 29

Today: 530
Total: 10,278

Woohoo! I passed the 10,000 word mark tonight. Pretty excited!

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Day 30

Today: 345
Total: 10,623

I’m still here, still writing, word by word. I’ll take it! Also, my husband is the best cheerleader!

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Day 31

Today: 1,293
Total: 11,916

I closed out Camp NaNoWriMo July 2018 with a bang! I’m so proud of myself!

Final Thoughts

I was so happy to add nearly 12,000 new words to my novel! I fell a little short of my overall goal, but I’ll take what I can get.

I can’t wait to participate in Camp again next year!

Have you done NaNoWriMo in November before?

Have you done Camp NaNoWriMo before?

Let me know what you think!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

08.01.18
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Getting Personal #133: August Goals

August Goals

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Welcome to August! One of my all-time favorite months, because it’s my birthday month! Yay!!

Here are my goals for the month of August:

  1. Make progress with cleaning the garage.
  2. See Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.
  3. Celebrate my milestone birthday!
  4. Start preparing for our greyhound’s arrival.
  5. See Christopher Robin.
  6. Get to 50,000 words with my 2012 WIP.
  7. Participate in Laura Beth and Kristian’s Blockbuster Challenge!

Here’s the breakdown:

Make progress with cleaning the garage.

  • We talked about it enough in July, so I’m convinced it will start happening this month!

See Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.

  • My mom is taking me to see it for my birthday!

Celebrate my milestone birthday!

  • I turn 30! I’m excited to celebrate with Al, my family, and friends!

Start preparing for our greyhound’s arrival.

  • Since we’re waiting for the call now, we’ll be buying things like dog bed(s), comfy fleece blankets, and other dog-related items!

See Christopher Robin.

  • This is another movie that I’m excited to see!

Get to 50,000 words with my 2012 WIP.

  • Bolstered by my success with Camp NaNoWriMo July 2018, I’m determined to finally reach 50,000 words!

Participate in Laura Beth and Kristian’s Blockbuster Challenge!

  • It’s already started!
  • Come back to our blogs every day in August to see our answers!

Do you have any goals for the month of August?

If so, I’d love to hear about them!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

08.01.18
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Writing Prompt #120: LB and K’s Blockbuster Challenge – Day 1

 

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I’m so excited to be doing this Summer Blockbuster challenge with Kristian of Life Lessons Around The Dinner Table!

As Kristian said – There are no rules. Everyone is invited to participate. We will be posting the questions and answering one each day!

If you do choose to participate, please let Kristian and I know so that we can read your answers & follow along!

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Here’s the link to Kristian’s post:

Day 1 – Your favorite summer blockbuster?

Like Kristian, I couldn’t pick just one!

  • Back to the Future (1985)
  • WALL-E (2008)
  • Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
  • Inside Out (2015)

What about you? What’s your favorite summer blockbuster?

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂