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Tina DC Hayes, Author at Large

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Tina DC Hayes, Author at Large · 1M ago

Letting you know …

My ‘L’ is for letting you know I’m going to have to take a week or so off from the A to Z challenge.  Something happened this past Monday that requires my full attention.  I hope everything will be back to normal during the coming week. Y’all have fun till I get back, and I [...]
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Tina DC Hayes, Author at Large · 1M ago

H is for Heartbreak

But without heartbreak and sadness, we wouldn’t be able to fully appreciate all the good things we have in life. When it feels like my world is crashing down around me, I try to think about how lucky I am to have a loving family that includes my husband, three kids, parents,  two grandparents,  brot
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Tina DC Hayes, Author at Large · 1M ago

G is for Goats

These are the four baby pygmy gots born  here this past February, three from one mom Jill and one from mom Twyla.  We live on a teeny tiny mini-farm and these are raised as pets.  (I’m vegetarian, for which all the farm animals are thrilled  ) Aren’t they cute! 
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Tina DC Hayes, Author at Large · 1M ago

Fudge Recipe

Fudge is a family favorite during the holidays and it’s just as tasty the rest of the year.  The recipe is for chocolate,  with an easy variation for peanut butter. Chocolate fudge 1/2 lb butter or margarine 12oz package semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 cups nuts (pecans and black walnuts) 7 oz jar mars
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Tina DC Hayes, Author at Large · 1M ago

E for Exercise DVDs

Exercise is something that  makes me feel better, keeps my stress level down, and helps me stay able to zip my pants.    Fun workouts on DVD are a must have, plus I like taking long walks.  Here my 2 favorite workout DVDs.   What type of exercise is your favorite?  Got any great workouts to suggest?
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Tina DC Hayes, Author at Large · 1M ago

D for didn’t have much time…

Didn’t have much time to post today but here’s a cute picture I found online. 
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Tina DC Hayes, Author at Large · 1M ago

Characterization

Well-crafted characterization is what sets a great book apart from the rest.  Even the best plot ever conceived won’t pop until the characters who bring it life really do become real on the page.  Flat, underdeveloped characters make the reader lose interest quicker than anything else. Writers striv
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Tina DC Hayes, Author at Large · 1M ago

B is for Birds

Today I’ll share my 2 pet birds with you for the A to Z challenge. Miss Jasper, on the left, is a green cheek conure, about 14 years old.  Winson’s on the right, our Senegal parrot, aged about 4 years.  Jasper can say her name, toss her koosh balls to us, give kisses, and loves to be handled.  Winso
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Tina DC Hayes, Author at Large · 1M ago

Amazing Authors I Admire

Thought listing some of the authors I admire the most would be good way to kick off the A to Z challenge.   Here’s my list: Stephen King – not only are most of his plots goosebump scary, he is the absolute King of Characterization (more on that in a future post).  I could never pick [...]
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Tina DC Hayes, Author at Large · 1M ago

Sunshine Award

CherylAnne Ham gave me this cool Sunshine Award, so thank you, CherylAnne!    Any of my readers who want to join in, consider yourselves tagged. Favourite colour: Red Favourite animal: Dogs Favourite number:  17 Favorite non-alcoholic drink: Coffee Facebook or Twitter: Facebook My passion:  Living l
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