Laney backed slowly away from the birch patch, keeping her eyes upon the wolf. She knew the pack was probably close and did not want this mama to feel threatened and begin howling and growling. If she alerted the pack, Laney would surely be their lunch. She had glimpsed four pups suckling mama before the… Continue reading HL Pic Series: 11 – Laney
Author: Dawn M. Paul
I am a creator and Jesus enthusiast sharing peace and joy through art and story.
Drawing Down Winter
Drawing down winter brings in the cold... from outside to inside, then into my bones. Arthritis flares up and makes me feel old, drawing down winter brings in the cold. To rid us of snow, I need to get bold, icy wind blows as I scrape down to stones. Drawing down winter brings in the… Continue reading Drawing Down Winter
The Dutiful Wife
He brings home the news he’s deploying again, You hold it together; turn away, nod your head. He's seen others hurt; you’re his best friend then- the one he turns to, when another is dead. Laundry, cleaning, chauffeuring, cooking, single parenting - a difficult job, at best. Bills need paying, the lawn needs mowing,… Continue reading The Dutiful Wife
British TV
I might be an Anglophile, 'cause I love British TV; though if I am, its okay, no one is mocking me. Comedies are great, the dramas are better but my heart truly lies amongst the mystery. The ladies - Ms. Marple, Thyme, and Rosemary - and the Inspectors: Morse, Poirot, Lewis and Lynley, they… Continue reading British TV
HL Pic Series: 10 – Kami
Kami stared out the window overlooking the park and sighed. Another hazy day in the city. I just want to get outside and go for a walk. When will this rain ever quit? Twenty-three straight days of rain. I want to go meet up with the crew at Timber’s and I would rather ride my… Continue reading HL Pic Series: 10 – Kami
Ode to Pizza
Oh glorious and gooey cheese the more of thou there is, doth please stretching higher and ever more near until that snap, which causes fear. Will that fear release as we embrace? Oh, thick and sweet sauce robust bursts of flavor upon my tongue garlic, onion, olive oil, tomato mix upon fresh ground oregano.… Continue reading Ode to Pizza
NaNoWriMo 2016
Well, this is exciting! NaNoWriMo starts next week and I can't wait. I am so enthusiastic this year that I have decided to host a Nano write-in. I'm going to be putting together some kind of word prompts and challenges document to take with me to help jumpstart our creative juices. It's closer to the… Continue reading NaNoWriMo 2016
The Facebook Hole
When I’m getting onto Facebook I feel like I am Alice. I go down into the rabbit’s hole, see joy, humor, wit and malice. Oh, Facebook how can you take from me, my free time - an hour or two or three? You’re a demon sucking time, as I watch another heart-felt meme. … Continue reading The Facebook Hole
Dawn Marie Paul 