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Important Facts About Writing Mystery/Suspense Novels
By Linda Weaver Clarke · 12 years ago
Grabbing the interest of your reader on the first page is essential. You don’t want your reader to put the book down. Using action words in the first paragraph, rather than description, helps to stir ...
The Challenge of Writing A Mystery
By Linda Weaver Clarke · 13 years ago
Each genre has different rules and challenges. We have mystery, suspense, adventure, and romance. Each plot has to be carefully thought out before writing a story. The writing process between romance and mystery was quite ...
Does Montezuma’s Treasure Really Exist?
By Linda Weaver Clarke · 13 years ago
Montezuma’s treasure has been on people’s minds for ages. The question is, does it really exist? When Cortez arrived in Mesoamerica in the early 1500s, Montezuma thought he was the Great White God Quetzalcoatl, who ...
The Mystery Behind Artifact Theft
By Linda Weaver Clarke · 13 years ago
Ancient American artifacts are being sold to the highest bidder. When an ancient ruin is discovered, it doesn’t take long for thieves to find out about it. Archaeological thievery is becoming more and more of ...
The Mystery of the Anasazi
By Linda Weaver Clarke · 13 years ago
The mystery of the Anasazi Indians boggles the minds of many archaeologists. Who were they? What were their beliefs? How did they live? Indian art painted or engraved in rock gives us an idea who ...
The Legend of the Bear Lake Monster
By Linda Weaver Clarke · 13 years ago
The waves splashed gently upon the shore and the full moon shone brightly upon Bear Lake, making the water shimmer. A deep foreboding was in the air and the fawn, sipping from the lake, could ...
Sweet Land of Liberty
By Linda Weaver Clarke · 13 years ago
Freedom is the most precious gift given to all of us. It isn’t free, but it’s fought for. Have you ever wondered why tears so freely come to our eyes when we hear the Star ...
Old Ephraim, the Ten-Foot Grizzly Bear
By Linda Weaver Clarke · 13 years ago
In the history of the Rocky Mountains, there have been many bears that roamed the mountains and fields. Early settlers knew the temperament of these animals, and that it was not wise to sneak up ...
New Novel reflects the Mood of the "Roaring Twenties"
By Linda Weaver Clarke · 13 years ago
The "Roaring Twenties" was a time of great change, when women raised their hemlines and bobbed their hair. It was a time of independence, courage, and adventure.
In the 1920s, the new generation spoke a ...
The Roaring Twenties - A Time of Change and Independence!
By Linda Weaver Clarke · 13 years ago
The "Roaring Twenties" was a new decade of independent women, when they raised their hemlines and bobbed their hair. This new hairstyle brought about a lot of commotion. If a woman bobbed her hair, she ...
Love Letters and a Mysterious Stranger is Theme for Historical Novel
By Linda Clarke · 13 years ago
Intriguing letters… letters that were given much thought… letters written so eloquently… letters that touched her heart! Who had written such letters? This was the last thing Edith had expected.
"The Power of the Written ...
Holiday Traditions: Delectable Food, Bright Costumes, and Family Unity
By Linda Weaver Clarke · 13 years ago
Holiday traditions make life worth living! We anxiously await that special day when we can celebrate with our loved ones. These traditions help to create a bond with one another. Each holiday has a special ...
Idaho’s Bear Lake Valley is an Inspiring Country
By Linda Weaver Clarke · 13 years ago
Idaho’s Bear Lake Valley is a stunning and tranquil place to visit. Looking down from the crest of the mountain, one may see flat rich meadowland spread out for miles and miles between the mountains, ...
Welcome to the World of Make Believe
By Linda Weaver Clarke · 13 years ago
Many times our every day lives can overwhelm us and we desperately need a break. Being a wife, homemaker, and mother can be a challenge and some days we feel discouraged. That’s the time when ...