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Category: Voice

Book Nook, Voice, Writing Craft

Permission to Read

October 8, 2014October 12, 2014 Jackie Yeager

So, I was sitting in the snack bar at the hockey rink last Saturday, waiting for my son’s game to begin. Normally I would be catching up with the other hockey moms, or hanging out with my daughter. But my daughter was off doing teenager-y stuff and my hockey mom-friends were, I guess, running late.… Continue reading Permission to Read

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Voice, Writing Craft

Let’s Hear Your Voice!

April 16, 2014April 16, 2014 Jackie Yeager

There’s more to writing a story than just the words you say. There’s also how you say them. Yes, your story consists of the words you choose. But in order to catch your reader’s attention, it also needs to tell the reader something about your character too. That’s called writing with Voice. Voice can be… Continue reading Let’s Hear Your Voice!

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These boots. I loved them when I first got them, but this is the only time I’ve ever worn them. They’re so cute, but just not ME. Someday I’ll probably look at this picture, the first one I had taken with my books altogether, and wonder whose boots I was wearing!
Ahhh another pretty place in Disney! This is one of my favorites. ❤️ Fun Fact: Almost 2 years ago, we were eating lunch in the Patisserie when we got the call from our realtor that our offer on our new house was accepted by the seller! So we basically bought a house while strolling through World Showcase! How magical is that?
Favorite castle & favorite girl! 💕 It’s been a month since our Disney trip and I’m ready for the next one already. I guess I’ll have to live vicariously through Danielle instead. Later this week she’ll be back there again.🌟 I’m so happy for her... and a little envious! Why do our kids get to have all the amazing adventures?
Progress! So much still to do in my office renovation but the bead board walls are finally finished! Swipe to see the before pics of one of them.
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