Okay. It is very easy to say that in order to really call yourself a writer you need to write everyday. I have heard it a few times. Clearly those people are either nuts or have no life. Embarking on NaNoWriMo is a commitment to get into the habit of writing everyday (at least 1667... Continue Reading →
It’s NaNoWriMo Time!
I'm excited and ready to go! I have a novel idea that is a little different from what I usually do. I am looking forward to the added challenge. Looking for a NaNo buddy? Add me here: http://nanowrimo.org/participants/turtleberry I'll try to blog on here when I can to update you guys on my progress. You can... Continue Reading →
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Preparing for NaNoWriMo 2015
I've decided to attempt NaNoWriMo again. I have attempted it five times. I had been saying four but I forgot that first failed attempt. I have been successful twice but not in a row. Hopefully since I was successful last year I can keep it going, finally. My reason for doing it is to get... Continue Reading →
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Helpless
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Helpless." Helpless... more days than not driving a car that is on auto-pilot giving advice to people through one-sided glass all they see is their reflection all they hear is what they want to hear trapped unable to see the path through all the fog grieving deep... Continue Reading →
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The Turtleberry Mix Tape
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Mix Tape." So... I immediately got excited about today's daily post. I mean, if you have known me for ten minutes you know that I love music. Get to know me a little longer and you will find out that I love making mix tapes. Well, I... Continue Reading →
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Lingering in the moment…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Linger." Have you ever had a moment that you wished could never end? Sometimes you get that feeling while you Sometimes you get that feeling while you're in that moment. The company is great. You feel amazing and happy. Maybe you are alone but actually at peace... Continue Reading →
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NaNoWriMo 2014 – Challenge Completed!
I crossed the 50k word mark. My novel isn't finished but I met the first and most important goal. Excited doesn't begin to describe what I feel. This is my second time completing this challenge. I would have liked to finish the novel in 30 days, however I want to do it write. I will... Continue Reading →
And take the midget with you
you and the midget must go the greed you attract makes me ill it follows you and you follow me as I attempt to deliver parcels of hope and smiles after life’s storms the clouds part ways the sun peeks out and there I am and there you are weighing me down with your pipe... Continue Reading →
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Skyline View
bright lights reflected in unnaturally still waters at the feet of skyscrapers with a Napolean complex I long for change trees older than some cities reaching to the heavens able to tell stories of long ago fileds of grass mowed only by animals who travel freely and want for nothing mountains hovering guarding the trees protecting... Continue Reading →
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Hummingbird
annoying little things tapping on my window sweet nectar for them from mom cereal for me from me then their existence the sound of their wings used to torment me and the way that I speak or hold on to words the hum where other kids expected silence and I’d cry hearing it neither from the... Continue Reading →
Inside the Shell 