BlogHide Resteemsellievallie (58)in writing • 7 years agoHow (Not) To Write A Novel - Energy ReflectionsYou need to know truth before you can speak it. Despite all of my intentions, I did not write an entire novel last month. I did write part of one, and I came away from Camp NaNo with a few lessons…ellievallie (58)in writing • 7 years agoCamp NaNoWriMo - April 2018Most writers are familiar with National Novel Writing Month - the annual challenge to write an entire book in 30 days. Those of us who don’t want to wait until November have another option…ellievallie (58)in fiction • 7 years agoFortune's TwistKara wasn’t expecting much when she sat on the rooftop with a Pilsner in her hand and two empty bottles at her feet, but that star lit up like it was just asking for a wish to be made. Didn’t most…ellievallie (58)in nature • 7 years agoExtending BranchesPosted for #TreeTuesday initiated by @old-guy-photos!ellievallie (58)in writing • 7 years agoCake in Progress“Look at this cake. It’s a mess.” Hannah’s accusing finger pointed at the two sections of angel food resting on the cooling rack. The one with brown edges was the perfect shape, but the golden one…resteemedaccelerator (67)in mapforum • 7 years agoTales from the MAP Room - Quality Curated Content T.7 (by @ellievallie)This week, I shall let our guest curator introduce herself! "Welcome to the seventh edition of Tales from the MAP Room, guest curated by @ellievallie to showcase the wonderful variety of gifts our…ellievallie (58)in blockchains-contest • 7 years agoBLOCK-CHAINS: Hacking the Akasha“Has anyone ever told you about the giant blockchain in the sky?” It wasn’t a question he usually asked new employees, but Anna Morgen wasn't just anyone. She was his first personal assistant. And…resteemedv4vapid (72)in blockchains-contest • 7 years agoBLOCK-CHAINS | A Conspiracy Writing Contest IV (100 STEEM in prizes)Block-Chains Technology is a double-edged sword. It works for us and against us. It increases communication and also isolation. It saves us time. It wastes our…ellievallie (58)in writing • 7 years agoLast Rites“I suppose I should tell you now, I’ve come here to die.” Clara’s eyes widened as Sabine’s words sunk in. The murmurs that spread through the rest of the coven were too hushed to make out, but she…ellievallie (58)in writing • 7 years agoClearingThe heavy clouds that gathered throughout the day burst at last, unleashing torrents onto the backs of the retreating invaders. Victoria removed her helmet and tilted her face to the sky. Rivers…resteemedd-pend (73)in dsound • 7 years agoKeys To Consistency & Artistic Growth (podcast)Keys to consistency & artistic growth original podcast Intro Hi everyone! I'm happy to announce this as dp-cast #1, the first in my Steemit podcast series. In this one I'll describe some…ellievallie (58)in photography • 7 years agoGolden DreamsWarm Lightellievallie (58)in writing • 7 years agoSoilHer fingertips bleed as she feeds the earth, but she continues working. The dusty ground surrenders to her shovel, to her hands, to be mixed together with rich compost. No, she wears no gloves.…ellievallie (58)in writing • 7 years agoSilenceHere in this space, she is alone. Alone with her feelings, alone with her thoughts. Not really alone at all. She sits on the floor, bare feet layered with dust, watching time pass through the…ellievallie (58)in fiction • 7 years agoSecret Location“Take my hand, don’t be afraid.” Nick reached out to Ava as he turned toward the path that would take them deeper into the forest. She narrowed her eyes at her childhood friend, refusing the…ellievallie (58)in writing • 7 years agoSoothingIt hurts. That’s all I can say. Or rather, that’s all I can whimper. It hurts. I lie back, stretching my legs on the fresh linen sheet that covers my bed. My baked nectarine flesh radiates…ellievallie (58)in writing • 7 years agoNine LanesThe floor was rough under Alexa’s bare feet, designed with safety in mind. Damp residue soaked the grainy texture, remnants of drops left by swimmers who had come and gone throughout the day. When…ellievallie (58)in writing • 7 years agoOver 20 Club - ReflectionsHow do I look back on all of these words? This week, I was tagged by @mariannewest to participate in the Over 20 Club, an opportunity for members of the #freewrite community who have written over…resteemedthewritersblock (64)in contest • 7 years agoThe Writers' Block Sci-Fi Contest Winners Win Even More!Source Just over a week ago @rhondak announced the winners of her Sci-Fi contest. We were overjoyed to have received a lot of support on that post which paid out an incredible 40.856 SBD four…ellievallie (58)in writing • 7 years agoSanctuaryThe tile is slick on my way to the sauna, and my legs are hesitant. I leave my bag outside the door. The steamed scent of wood, smoky but not quite, meets my nose when I enter. I step onto the…