new song I am working on

Your power and anointing is what I long for, Your power and anointing is what I need... In this crazy world of ups and downs, I find in You a solid ground.. Please send Your Power and anointing down to me. ~ LP

Word Weavers Contest winners Awards Ceremony

Tonight (Thursday May 26th, 2011) was our 6th annual Awards Ceremony. This was held at City Hall at 6 PM. We were sorry that our President of our group (Adrienne Riggs was unable to make it but happy that her reason was a new grandson, Aiden. Margaret Payne, our Secretary, also was unable to make it due to a back injury doing Yoga). However our vice president, John Harris was there and so was our trusty Treaurer Val (who does an awesome job with refreshments), and Al Price who brought yummy smelling meat and cheese rolls. We had a pretty good turn out. All of the winners, except two were able to make it and brought friends and family with them. I took a few photo's not sure how good they are, but will post them anyway.

Poem I wrote today (Sat May 21st)

it is a beautiful and rare thing, when I have nothing to say.....
but oh oh Lord, You take my breath away...
when I am in Your presence, there is beauty all around
for only the brush of Angels wings are there to make a sound
LAP

Word Weavers Writers Retreat

Word weavers writers retreat was this past Saturday at Chicksaw State Park. We had to have it inside the restrauant because it was damp and misting, but we had a good time. Adriene, Glen, Al, Val, Algene, Me, and John were there. We each wrote something and then shared our stories. I wrote two letters, one to Marilyn Tollerson and one to my pen pal Barbara. I read the Barbara's to the group as it told about Uncle Carls death, about how God is blessing my music lessons and how I was at writers retreat. they enjoyed my letter and I know Barbara will too.

it was a gr8 time. we had lunch there. I had sweet potaote fries, earlier I had requested a side of bacon.

Word Weavers 6th writers Contest

Writers Group meets today...

word weavers Christian Writers Group - today, Feb 12, 2011 - 10 AM - Chester County Public Library - Henderson TN. everyone welcome.

Link to album of Word Weavers Pictures from one of our Retreats at my house.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2025437&id=1490556768&l=1ed6cd6f67

Had a email from Publish America...

had an email in my hotmail account from Publish America saying that if I didn't proceed with my book publishing contract soon I would be in breech of contract. so yes, I immediately replied telling them that I must have missed their messages previously as I have been wondering about the progress on my romance novel. So... looks like I might be getting it published this year. I hope so....

Three Character Development Exercises

1. Describe your character in detail. Physical characteristics first. Personality traits. Then, motivations. Work and hobbies. Friends and acquaintances. Impact on his/her surroundings. Anything else that makes him/her unique.

STOP. PAUSE. REFLECT.

2. Describe the contents of his/her pockets, handbag, briefcase or backpack: i.e., the items that are always with him/her.

STOP. PAUSE. REFLECT.

3. Choose an emotion. Write about your character in a situation where your chosen emotion predominates. Allow the character to use at least one thing that he has in his/her pockets, handbag, briefcase or backpack to aid him/her in this situation.

Building Characters

Character Name   

Metaphorically, this character is a __________________.
Physical Characteristics
Age

Weight

Eye Color

Hair Color

Male/Female
Birthdate

Birthtime

Birthplace   
Physical Description   
What does the character look like?

How does the character carry himself or herself?

What is his/her life’s work? Why?

Life’s Purpose
From the perspective of the character, what is his/her primary goal?
Why is this important to the character?
Past Influences
What events in the character’s past have affected this view of his/her primary goal?
How did these events affect the character’s perspective regarding his/her goal?
What were key events in the character’s past that influenced his/her present?
Personality Characteristics
Who has/had the greatest influence on this character? Why?
Who does this character hate?
Who does this character love?
What does he/she do in his/her spare time?
What motivates this character?
What are his/her public strengths? Weaknesses?
What are his/her private strengths? Weaknesses?
What is his/her darkest secret?
What are his/her pet peeves? Why?
What is his/her strongest character trait?
What is his/her driving force?
What is his/her personality type?
What does this character hate?
What does this character love?
Personal History
What was this character’s family life/situation like?
What is his/her favorite food?
What is his/her favorite song?
What is his/her favorite movie?
What is his/her favorite historical figure?
Support Characters
What is his/her best friend like? Why do they like each other?
Who is his/her greatest nemesis? Why?

Web Resources
Character Development Tips
Character Sketch Template
Character Development Exercises 

100 Character Development Questions

Character Timeline (also Peers List)
Good Advice
Well Organized Relevant Topics

Advice from Comics Characters