GWINE TO GIT DAR. Dar’s a-gwine to be a movin’ call Dis fall at de election, An’ so ’tis bes’ dat one and all Shall stand up fer protection. De people am prepared to ‘feet A clearin’ up an sortin’; De leaders dat dey hab selec’ Am Harrison an’ Morton. Chorus. An’ dey’s gwine toContinue reading “Dialect Again”
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Take Care, People.
Originally posted on Dr. Doyle's Blog:
Hurricane Matthew looks set to romp and stomp all over the state of Florida, and possibly a goodly chunk of the Atlantic coast.? Some people who might have otherwise been reading this have probably already evacuated to safer climes; for others, I direct your attention to this web…
Lo! A Review!
Originally posted on Dr. Doyle's Blog:
Speaking as an editor and instructor of writers, one should never obsess over reviews, because that way madness lies. On the other hand, there’s nothing like a good review to brighten a writer’s day.? If you’re friends with a writer, and spot a good review of their work,…
One Reason I’m Glad I Don’t Write Children’s Books
Originally posted on Dr. Doyle's Blog:
Or don’t write them any more, to be specific . . . My co-author and I started out in middle grades and YA, but moved on to writing for grownups (and for any kids tall enough to reach the bookshelves on their own, which was how we ourselves…
Republicans Loathe Free Trade
O, GLORIOUS STANDARD! Air — “Hail Columbia.” O, glorious standard of the free, Thou flag of loyal colors three, Float ever o’er our hearths and homes, Float ever o’er our hearths and homes, A sign that we our country love, All foreign lands and suns above, Float there and, in the breezes swayed, ProclaimContinue reading “Republicans Loathe Free Trade”
JAMES D. MACDONALD 