It’s that time again. The time for unwrapping stored treasures, recalling the day each child made every hand-crafted ornament, laughing about why that star decoration is missing a point or grieving for the poor third wise man who got shattered somewhere during...
With the holidays rapidly approaching, I’m working on my gift list for all the people in my life. Since I happen to be rather fond of books, you know those are generally my first gift choices. However, books as gifts require a good deal of thought. To make it a...
Gramercy, Reader Friend! Today, we’re closing out our little journey of thankfulness by considering how we can express our gratitude for the written word. Wait … you’ve got us thanking words now, Joy? That’s it! Time to get you out of the house...
Gramercy, Reader Friend! Last time, I shared a few ways Readers can say Gramercy! to their favorite Writers! (I also gave you the thrilling background on that 14th-century interjection, so be sure to hop back and check it out!) Today, let’s see how Writers can...
Gramercy, Reader Friend! I have a revelation that will come as little shock to you. I love archaic words. Bring back all the old words, I say! Let’s begin with gramercy. In the fourteenth century, this word found its use as an interjection of thankfulness. Its...
Is it tea time where you are? Are you sipping your morning coffee? Even if it’s neither, I invite you to pour yourself a cuppa and join me, Joy E. Rancatore, (JER) and authors R J Rodda (RJR) and Audrey Driscoll (AD) as we have a little chat about writing,...
