Stepping toward a New Book

Ann H GabhartAnn's Posts, One Writer's Journal 26 Comments

From the first spark of inspiration for a story to that story being a book a reader can pick up takes a while and goes through a number of steps. I first did some brainstorming for ideas for new stories that my publishers might be interested in seeing me write several years ago. As many of you know since you …

Can You Give Me a Name?

Ann H GabhartAnn's Posts, Heart of Hollyhill

August 4, 1965 Jocie Brooke here reporting from Hollyhill, Kentucky. It’s hot. Really hot. In the nineties. Aunt Love says it’s supposed to be hot like this in August. I guess she should know. She’s been around for a lot of Augusts. Wes, on the other hand, says it’s never this hot on Jupiter – too far from the sun, …

What Stories Have You Read that Make You Want to Write?

Ann H GabhartHeart of Hollyhill

June 30, 1965 Jocie Brooke reporting from Hollyhill, Kentucky on the last day of June. I hate June to end so soon. That means just one more full month before school starts again. Ugh! But Dad says I shouldn’t be looking ahead, but enjoying each day that the Lord gives me. The present is like a gift. You know, present …

Barefoot Days are Almost Here Again

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Photo Courtesy of Anita Peppers May 26, 1965 Jocie Brooke reporting from Hollyhill, Kentucky. A very excited Jocie Brooke because in three days – three short days!! – school’s out for the summer. Yay!! It’s not that I don’t like school. At least most of the time, but in May, I hate school!  Nobody should have to spend all of …