Category Archives: Writing Prompts

02.07.19
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Writing Prompt #171: “30 Day Disney Challenge” (Day 7)

30 Day Disney Challenge

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Day 7 – Your favorite sidekick

Mushu!!

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I think he is one of the best characters Disney has created. I can’t imagine anyone else voicing him other than Eddie Murphy. Mulan (1998) is one of my favorite Disney movies in large part due to Mushu.

I mean, this BuzzFeed article title says it all:

“Dishonor on you! Dishonor on your cow!”

Come back tomorrow for a new post!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

02.06.19
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Writing Prompt #170: “30 Day Disney Challenge” (Day 6)

30 Day Disney Challenge

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Day 6 – Your favorite animal

Ooooh, this is a tough one! Disney has so many animals that I like.

Tigger!

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“Bouncing is what Tiggers do best.”

I loved watching re-runs of The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1988-1991) TV episodes when I was younger. I remember wishing I had a tail like Tigger, although I certainly did my share of bouncing around.

I haven’t seen many of the animated movies, but I did see The Tigger Movie (2000) after its theatrical release. Most recently, I saw Christopher Robin (2018) in theaters with Al and two of our friends. It’s one of the best movies I saw in 2018. If you haven’t seen it, I recommend it (but have tissues handy!).

Come back tomorrow for a new post!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

02.05.19
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Writing Prompt #169: “30 Day Disney Challenge” (Day 5)

30 Day Disney Challenge

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Day 5 – Your favorite hero

Frozone!!

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I loved The Incredibles (2004) and Incredibles 2 (2018). If you haven’t seen the sequel, I highly recommend it. It’s not as good as the original, but it was worth the 14-YEAR WAIT.

Lucius Best, a.k.a. Frozone, is one of my all-time favorites! He’s smooth, funny, and awesome! His moves look, ha, incredible, in both films.

“Where is my super suit?”

Hahahahahaha!

Come back tomorrow for a new post!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

02.04.19
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Writing Prompt #168: The ABC Book Challenge (The Letter R)

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Memorable Books that Start with the Letter “R”:

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Ramona Quimby, Age 8

  • I devoured every title that Beverly Cleary wrote! I particularly loved the Ramona series.

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Really True Ruthie

  • Kit’s story is one of my favorites from American Girl, set in 1930s Ohio. I loved this individual story about Ruthie, Kit’s best friend.

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The Red Badge of Courage

  • I first learned about this book from Wishbone! It’s a good historical novel about the Civil War.

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The Rescue

  • I haven’t read this Sparks book in quite a while. Time to re-read it!

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Romeo and Juliet

  • I’ve read this several times. It’s a true classic from Shakespeare.

The Runaway Maryellen

The Runaway: A Maryellen Mystery

  • I love Maryellen’s series, set in 1950s Florida. This particular book was well-written, but a hard read for an animal lover like me!

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The Runaway Jury

  • How can I not list at least one Grisham novel?

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Ryan White: My Own Story

  • I stumbled upon this book at the local library when I was in middle school. I knew who Ryan White was, thanks to an episode of 3-2-1 Contact. But, reading his autobiography was even more powerful. I think I read this book at least five different times between middle school and college. I’m actively trying to get my own copy!

Books I’d Love to Read Starting with the Letter “R”:

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Ready Player One

  • My understanding is the book is vastly different from the movie adaptation (2018), but I’m excited to read it. Once Al finishes it, I’m borrowing his copy!

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Rebecca

  • I’ve heard about this book for years, but haven’t read it myself.

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Revolutionary Road

  • I think I have a copy of this? I haven’t read it, though. I look forward to reading this account of life for a couple in the 1950s.

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The Road

  • Again, another book I’ve heard good things about for a long time, but haven’t read it yet.

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Running the Books: The Adventures of an Accidental Prison Librarian

  • I’m fascinated with true crime, and most anything related to the criminal justice system. This one sounds very interesting!

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

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

02.04.19
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Writing Prompt #167: “30 Day Disney Challenge” (Day 4)

30 Day Disney Challenge

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Day 4 – Your favorite prince

Li Shang!

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Mulan is another one of my favorite Disney movies. I couldn’t wait to see it in theaters when it was released in 1998!

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One of my favorite songs OF ALL TIME is “I’ll Make A Man Out Of You.” I know every word! And it’s so catchy. It’s one of my favorite scenes / montages ever.

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Li Shang is courageous, determined, and resolute. And, not to mention attractive!!

Come back tomorrow for a new post!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

02.03.19
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Writing Prompt #166: “30 Day Disney Challenge” (Day 3)

30 Day Disney Challenge

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Day 3 – Your favorite heroine

Pocahontas!

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Yes, I know, the movie is definitely NOT historically accurate!

But, given that I live about 45 minutes from the Jamestown settlement, when the movie was released in 1995, it was the talk of school! A family friend made me a special Pocahontas dress, and I definitely had the toy jewelry set from Toys R Us!

And I wanted that waterfall in the movie to be REAL!

But, Pocahontas is one of my favorite heroines. I love the movie! She shows courage and strength!

Come back tomorrow for a new post!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

02.02.19
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Writing Prompt #165: “30 Day Disney Challenge” (Day 2)

30 Day Disney Challenge

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Day 2- Your favorite princess

This one was easier!

Belle, from Beauty and The Beast!

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She loves books! She takes such good care of her father. She’s feisty! And she stands up to Gaston!

 

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Her yellow ball gown! So pretty!

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I’m swooning over this doll! Wow!!

Sure, she’s a bit naive, but she grows into a wonderful woman!

Come back tomorrow for a new post!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

02.01.19
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Writing Prompt #164: “30 Day Disney Challenge” (Day 1)

30 Day Disney Challenge

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I saw one of my friends post this on Facebook, so I wanted to do this on the blog!

Day 1 – Your favorite character

Ugh. I spent a good amount of time thinking about this!

I think my favorite character is Olaf!

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I admit, I’ve only seen Frozen once. I still remember how excited I was – I felt like a kid! Al was so sweet to take me to see it in the theater!!

However, I fell in love with Olaf from the very beginning. He’s such a happy snowman!! Plus, I think Josh Gad was perfect for the role.

Come back tomorrow for a new post!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

01.28.19
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Writing Prompt #163: The ABC Book Challenge (The Letter Q)

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Memorable Books that Start with the Letter “Q”:

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Quit It

  • I need to re-read this, but I distinctly remember learning about Tourette’s syndrome for this first time because of this YA book.

Books I’d Love to Read Starting with the Letter “Q”:

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Q’s Legacy: A Delightful Account of a Lifelong Love Affair with Books

  • This one looks like pure joy!

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The Quest for Anastasia: Solving the Mystery of the Lost Romanovs

  • I’ve been fascinated with the story of Anastasia and the Romanovs for years!

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Questioning The Millennium

  • I’m really curious about this author’s perspective on the millennium. I remember Y2K – Do you?

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Quidditch Through The Ages

  • I’ve always wanted to read this!

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The Quiet Room: A Journey Out of the Torment of Madness

  • Secretly, I think I would have done well as a psychology major in college, since I enjoy books about people who have gone through journeys with mental illnesses or similar struggles. This one is going near the top of my next TBR.

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

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

01.21.19
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Writing Prompt #162: The ABC Book Challenge (The Letter P)

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Memorable Books that Start with the Letter “P”:

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The Pelican Brief

  • John Grisham is one of my favorite authors. This is one of my all-time favorite books! I’m looking forward to re-reading it soon.
  • Also, I highly recommend the movie adaptation (1993). One of my favorite movies!

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

  • This is one of the shortest books I think I’ve ever read, but it’s one of the most powerful ones.

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The Phantom Tollbooth

  • I can’t remember if I had to read this for school, but I do remember getting a copy of this from the library. I know I need to re-read it, but it was fascinating years ago.

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The Polar Express

  • As you can probably tell by my Awesome Authors post about Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express is one of my all-time favorite books!
  • Also, if you haven’t seen the movie adaptation (2004), I highly recommend it. I watch it every Christmas!

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PostSecret: Extraordinary Confessions from Ordinary Lives

  • I stumbled upon a copy of this book at the library when I was in high school. It was incredible.

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Pride and Prejudice

  • I first learned about this book from Wishbone!
  • I really need to re-read it, but it left a great impression on me.

Books I’d Love to Read Starting with the Letter “P”:

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Party Monster: A Fabulous But True Tale of Murder in Clubland

  • I don’t know what it is, but I really want to read this book. Maybe it’s the true crime angle? Definitely picking this up at either the library or the bookstore ASAP.

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Persuasion

  • I haven’t read everything that Jane Austen wrote. This is going back on my list!

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The Pink Suit

  • Since I love historical fiction, this book seems right up my alley.

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Pretties (Uglies #2)

  • I read Uglies, book 1, in my Young Adult Literature class in the spring of 2011. I’ve wanted to read the rest of the series since then.

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The Princess Bride

  • I love, love, love the movie adaptation (1987), but I’ve never read the book!

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

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂