NaNoWriMo 20 Questions Tag!

Rules

1. Thank the awesome blogger who tagged you!
2. Link back to the creator of this tag, Sophie @Sophie’s Corner
3. Feel free to use the NaNoWriMo 20 Questions Tag graphics!
4. Answer the questions.
5. Tag some friends who are also doing NaNo this year.
6. And have fun!!!

Thanks for tagging me, Esther!

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Tell me about your NaNoWriMo project this year! Give me a blurb!

It is the year 1897. 

An unsolved mystery dating from the early years of American independence is thought to be long forgotten.

Forgotten that is, until a determined young Oxford college student and his roommates stumble upon something that could change their lives forever.

What’s the genre?

Historical Fiction, and Mystery.

Describe your MC in three words.

Determined, loyal, clever.

Without spoilers, describe your villain in three words.

Smiling, brilliant, dastardly.

What is your goal? (the traditional 50K? 20K? 5K? or……. 100K?)

I'm hoping for the traditional 50,000, but who knows. Any word count is better than what I have at the moment. (Which is nothing. xD)

Is this your first draft? Second? Third?

First draft! I have high hopes for this one. 

Are you starting a new project (or draft), or continuing an existing one?

This is an entirely new idea I've just come up with. I'm excited to start it! 

What is your favorite time to write in the day?

Early morning before the day officially starts. 

Where are you going to write?

Probably in my bedroom, on my laptop.

Computer or paper?

Laptop, as it's much easier to write quickly. Though paper is my favorite for jotting down ideas and quotes. 

NaNoWriMo is a huge commitment!! How are you going to make time to write?

Get up earlier, skip watching tv or reading to write, and by taking a writing utensil with me everywhere; because you never know when inspiration is going to hit!

Are you going to participate in local or online NaNoWriMo events? (e.g. kick-off parties in your city, write-ins, virtual writing sprints…)

Depends. I'm not going to any real-life write-ins, though I might engage in virtual writing sprints via Mywriteclub.com. (my user name is PennyWhistlerMegs, if you'd like to join and have writing sprint wars with me!)

Do you write from beginning to end or skip around?

Beginning to end! I can't piece the puzzle together if I write different scenes that aren't in chronological order.

Planner or pantser? (or plantser?)

I'm a planster. I get the idea, and plan out the main ideas in my head, but otherwise, I never outline. I usually have the idea, and just fill in the blanks as I go. 

I occasionally write out ideas I want to add though. 

What will be your go-to NaNoWriMo snack?

Dried apples, dates, and barley cookies. (Hint hint to my favorite cookie baker!) ;)

Choice of caffeine? (or no caffeine?)

Coffee, and hot cocoa. But mostly coffee.

Any rewards for milestone achievements? For finishing NaNoWriMo?

Um, nope. Not that I know of anyway. 

Share a tip for other NaNo-ers!

Just keep writing! Word wars/spints are fantastic for upping that word count. It's fun to challenge yourself along with others for good-natured competition. 

How are you feeling about NaNoWriMo? (Excited? Nervous? Terrified?)

Definitely excited!!

Share an aesthetic for your NaNoWriMo novel!

Alright! That was a fun tag!

Now...I'm not sure how popular this tag is, so I'm not sure who has and who hasn't been tagged already...

So if you're participating in NaNoWriMo, and haven't been tagged, please snag this tag, and let me know! I'd love to read your answers!

Happy day before the day before NaNoWriMo!

God bless!

Megan

Pictures for the aesthetic were found on Google. Not mine.

A Thanksgiving Walk

"'Ah! So nice to see you again! It's me this time, Aaron Rochester.
Let me invite you to read the second and final part of my family's Thanksgiving story.
Now close your eyes...

Ivy clears her throat from behind me and peeks around. "Aaron, how can they read with their eyes closed?"
I rub my chin thoughtfully. "I was going to describe what our Thanksgiving hike looked like. It's easier to get a mental picture when your eyes are closed. You've told me that yourself countless times."
Ivy pooches out her lips, and shrugs. "Oh yeah. Well...carry on."
"Alright," I begin, turning back to you; my lovely audience. "As I was saying...

A Winter Wren chirps gaily from overhead as you find yourself on a forest pathway covered in vibrant yellow, red, and orange leaves.
The sound of laughter and chatter falls on your ear as you spot the figures of a group of people coming your direction.

"Ivy, if you take a picture of every single pretty leaf, your camera is going to implode."
Ivy looked over at Caleb with a crinkled nose. ''If it does, I can always have Aaron fix it."
I pulled my scarf closer around my neck, and raised my eyebrows at my twin. "One of these days I'm not going to be able to figure out one of your electronics. What then?"
She snapped a picture of me, and grinned; a dimple creasing her right cheek. "Nah, that'll never happen."
Caleb grimaced, and glanced at Dad; who was batting at a cobweb that had attacked his face."Well, don't you start hollering too loud when that camera finally biffs it."
After our Thanksgiving feast, which we have around three or four in the afternoon, it is our family tradition to take a hike in the nearby forest before returning home to settle down and watch the Canadian Football game on our DVR.
As is the normal protocol, Dad took the lead. Though this particular Thanksgiving, he collected a lot more spiderwebs on his face than usual. Sputtering once again, he rubbed his hands over his face and turned to us.
"Alright, new rule; Aaron, you take the lead."
I shuddered at the thought of running into my least favorite creature, and attempted to do the opposite of pulling rank. "You'd send your youngest child out in front to battle the elements? Alone?"
Mom bit back a smile as Dad narrowed his eyes to ponder the question.
Caleb raised his hands up in the air when he noted Dad's eyes flicking towards him.
"Hey, I'm the oldest. I have obviously been through far more than my baby brother. The Bible says that Tribulation worketh Patience; and Patience, Experience. Me thinks my young brother should be given the chance to learn some great lessons."
Dad nodded slowly. "Hmm, excellent."
I cringed, not being able to argue, now that the Bible had been brought into it.
Ivy grinned, and held out a stick in my direction. "Here, a cobweb wand."
I sighed, and took the stick. But as I stepped ahead to lead my pack, I remembered the last part of the verse Caleb had quoted.
Spinning around, and held up a gloved index finger.
"Oh, one more thing--Your quote also mentions that this Experience I am gaining produces Hope. So in the trying, patience, and experience I'm going through, I'm going to hope that in all of this, my brother will kindly take the lead, and battle the raging autumn spiders."
Ivy lowered her camera from a bright leaf, and squinted at me.
"Oh for goodness sake."
She brushed past me, and yanked the stick from my hands.
"I'll lead. Ya sissy."
Dad put his arm around Mom's shoulder, and laughed. "There now, Ivy saw a need, and took the initiative."
Ivy flashed a smile at me, and began marching ahead.
"Follow me! I'm not afraid of spiders."
As I fell in behind our parents, Caleb clumped his hand on my shoulder and grinned. "Teamwork."
I pushed my beanie back, and shoved my hands into my coat pockets.
"Why lead the way and get covered in webs, when we both know Ivy's going to end up doing the hard work for us?"

Well...Perhaps that statement would have been better off unstated--
Upon realizing that Caleb's and my plan had been to get Ivy to take the webs in the first place, Dad promptly ruled that the both of us were to take the lead...
Without sticks as our defense from the spider webs.

~ Fin.

Alright, so I hope you guys enjoyed reading my short story!

~ When walking in Autumn, do you often run into spiderwebs? ~
~ What are your after Thanksgiving traditions? ~

Alright!
I have been kindly tagged for a NaNoWriMo tag, so I will be returning soon with that!
Until then,

God bless!

Megan

Happy (Canadian) Thanksgiving!

*A cold breeze blows, a leaf swirls past*
*Two shadowy figures come walking through the early morning fogginess*
*They stop, and start waving. A light clicks on, and they are recognized as the Rochester twins.*
"Hi! Ivy here. Since Megan has apparently gone poof, my brother and I have stepped in to write up a blog post."
*I frown and cross my arms in front of my chest.*
*ahem* Guys, I'm right here. I've just been busy! I haven't had time to-
*Aaron's eyes widen* "Ivy, listen! Sometimes I can still hear her voice, off somewhere in the distance."
Okaaay, I'll just leave you two to your craziness. But if you get into any shenanigans...remember who writes your stories, eh?
Ivy; "Hmm, she has a point. Come on, bro. Let's get to the reason for our hijacking this laptop."
*The light clicks off, and you are transported to a kitchen where the savory smells of roasting turkey, pumpkin pie, and other culinary delights greet your nose*

Ivy looks up from her position in front of the oven. "Hey mom, could you toss me that hot pad? I think my sweet potatoes are finished."
The Rochester family was hard at work preparing their yearly Thanksgiving supper.
Mr. Rochester was bent over the turkey, carefully basting the bird; as was his assigned kitchen duty.
The task of overseeing, and perfecting the pumpkin pies was Mrs. Rochester's job, which she took very seriously.
The twins' brother Caleb, who was four years their elder, always took it upon himself to make sure every dish and utensil was spotless, and the kitchen as free from clutter as he could keep it.
Utilizing the hot pad her mother had chucked to her, Ivy pulled out her dish of piping hot sweet potatoes, and set them on the stove top.
"Dad, is the turkey ready yet?"
Mr. Rochester replaced the lid on the turkey roaster and wiped his hands on his borrowed apron.
"Nearly. I'd give it ten minutes."
The backdoor swung open at that moment, and in came Aaron; a steaming pot in his hands.
"Make way, hot potatoes coming through!"
He shuffled to the sink, and there he placed the steaming metal pot.
Caleb backed away, and frowned at his younger brother.
"Aaron, that pot is covered in soot and charcoal, what did you do to it?"
Aaron chewed his lip, and tilted his head to better look at the blackened bottom of the pot.
"Hmm, I guess I turned the flames up too high on the burner..."
Caleb removed his glasses indignantly; rubbing the fog that had condensed on the glass.
"Burner is a good word for it. My spotless sink is ruined."
Mrs. Rochester tisked from where she stood at the kitchen island, pressing the pumpkin pie crust.
"Oh Caleb, it's nothing a little scrubbing won't fix."
Caleb grunted in response as he replaced his glasses.
Ivy slid a bowl over to her twin, and grinned. "Here, mash the potatoes in this." She shifted her look to Caleb. "Would you like me to scrub the sink for you, Caye?"
He shook his head, and rolled up his already bunched sleeves. "I'll do it."
Aaron dumped the potatoes into the offered bowl, and returned the burnt pot to the sink.
"Sorry it's so messy."
Caleb raised an eyebrow. "Don't worry about it. If the mashed potatoes weren't my favorite part of the meal, I might complain a bit more." A grin cracked through his frown, and he winked good-naturedly.
Aaron grinned as he pulled out the potato masher. "Saved by the love of food. I love Thanksgiving."

(to be continued)

Thanks for reading, we'll be back soon to share part 2. :)
Hope you enjoyed, and happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian readers!

God bless!

Megan Ivy

Summer Reading

Hello!

Happy end of summer, everyone!
I honestly can't believe that it's nearly autumn already...But as it's my favorite season, I can't complain. ;)

But I digress from the initial intent of this post...

In case you're interested, here is a list of the books I have read this summer!
Listed according to Author. :)

George E. Sargent:

The Story of Charles Ogilvie

This little book was beautiful. It shows you how important it is to seek, and follow God, even when others condemn or ridicule you for it.
I read this book in short order, as it isn't very long, and I enjoyed it greatly.












E.D.E.N. Southworth:

1. Ishmael or, In the Depths
 

While I haven't quite finished reading Self-Raised, I'm nearly finished, and I'll tell you, these books are AMAZING.
Book one, Ishmael, tells the story of young Ishmael Worth, and his struggles as an unloved, penniless orphan, to the height of his well-earned success in the field of law.












 

2. Self-Raised or, Out of the Depths

Book two, Self-Raised, tells the continued story of Ishmael Worth, and his adventure over seas, from Washington DC to Edinburgh, Scotland. With shipwrecks, smugglers, villians, lawsuits...this book is even more exciting than the first, and I can't wait to see how it ends! Though I'll be a bit sad when it's all over...












A.L.O.E.:

Pride and His Prisoners

Wow. A really convicting book on the many faces of Pride, and the extreme danger of it.
Told in a rather allegorical sense, it was fascinating.
Definitely a recommended read.













Ken Ham:

The LIE

A handbook for apologetics! This was an interesting, and informative read.















Gospel Reset

 "The gospel message hasn’t changed, but the way in which it needs to be presented in a secularized culture does need to change. It’s time for a Gospel Reset!" - Ken Ham
This book is a must-read, I daresay. We need to know how to relate the Gospel to the world that is ever-changing, and this book reminds us of the Foundation the Christian faith was built upon -- One we must use to tell others about our Creator and Savior.









  

Alright! I think that's it for the books I've read this summer, except of course, for the books in the Bible I've gone through, which consists of Job through Hosea thus far. (I'm following a "Read-the-Bible-in-a-year" program, which I have done for more-or-less the last ten years.)

~ What books have you read this summer? ~
~ Best book this year? ~
~ Are you excited for autumn, or are you desperately clinging to the final days of summer? ~

Thanks for reading!

God bless!

Megan

3 Days 3 Quotes Tag | Day 3

Salut!
I have returned for the final Quote post!

TAG RULES:

1. Thank the person who nominated you.

Thanks again, Rakayle!

2. Post a quote for 3 consecutive day (1 quote for each day, can be a super short post).

3. Nominate 3 new bloggers each day.

The Quote:

Isn't that just inspirational for a good day? <3

This is my favorite of the three quotes.

So here are my tag nominees:

Livvie

Tiffany

Faith

Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoyed the quotes!

Until next time, 

God bless! 

Megan

3 Days 3 Quotes Tag | Day 2

Here we are again for day 2!
I found this lovey quote. Isn't it wonderful?

Day 2 Quote:

I'm late, yes... but better late than never, eh?

God bless!

Megan

3 Days 3 Quotes Tag | Day 1

TAG RULES:

1. Thank the person who nominated you.

Thank youuu, Rakayle!

2. Post a quote for 3 consecutive day (1 quote for each day, can be a super short post).

Will do!

3. Nominate 3 new bloggers each day.

3 new bloggers each day? I feel like I've done this every time, but I'm gonna change the rule a tiny bit...On day 3, I'll tag 3 bloggers. 

The Quote:

~ What do you think of the quote? ~

Til tomorrow,

God bless! 

Megan

I'm back! + Exciting News!

*waves wildly*
Salutations! I have returned from my impromtu (and unintentional) blog break!
It has been a crazy summer thus far in my neck of the woods, but I finally have the time to sit down and write an update!

This summer so far:

1. (Early July) I got a haircut! It was my first "real" haircut in about ten years. It's really weird having shoulder length hair again, but I love it!

1. (Mid-July) Had a friend from West Virginia fly out and stay for two weeks. That was a blast! My sisters and I became full-out tour guides; Astoria Oregon, Fort Stevens, Multnomah Falls, Mt. St. Helens, Fort Vancouver...It was a fun two weeks.

2. (Early August) Entered two paintings at my local County Fair, and got 1st prize for them both! *excited squeal*

3. (Mid August) Had a birthday! Now I'm officially old...er than I was last year. xD

4. (Today) I finished the first draft of my second book in the Time Traveler series!! (excuse me while I excitedly dance around and giggle.)
*ahem*
I'm super excited to have finished it! If all goes as planned, it will be published early September, 2020!
Yeah, I know that's a whole year away, but I want it to be published in early September, and this year is too close to be able to do it.
The date has to do with the book's plot. B)

Anywho, now I just need to get it edited, proofed, re-edited, re-proofed, and checked once or twice more...then it'll be ready!
Is anybody interested in being a beta-reader?
Just one thing, you'll want to read the first book first, as you might get lost otherwise... xD
Let me know!


This is a short-ish post, but I'll make up for it next week, as the lovely miss Rakayle has tagged me in a 3 Days 3 Quotes Tag! (Thanks, Rakayle!)

So until Monday, dear readers!


God bless!

Megan

Tagged Again!

Ahem
*taps mic*
Is this thing on?
*mic statics and screeches then everything falls quiet*
*There's a cough from somewhere in the audience*
Oh, hello everyone. Tis I once again.
Long time no see, eh?

Well after almost a month of silence, I have returned!
*crickets*
*random person in the audience yells "woo!"*
Ah ha, thank you...random person.
Anywho! I have been tagged, not once, but twice!
So I have decided to combine the tags, and see what I can do about answering the questions.

On to Tag #1!

Awesome Blogger Tag


Rules:

Thank the person/blogger who nominated you.

Thanks, Rakayle!

Tag your post with #awesome blogger award

Tagged! (Or..."labeled"...I'm not sure what tagging is, exactly...)

Answer all the questions given to you

I shall get to that, forthwith!

Nominate at least 5 bloggers and inform them of their nomination, and give them 10 new questions to answerRight, I will endeavor to find some folks to tag!
Now, onto the questions...

#1. What are the reasons you wouldn't finish reading a book?

My reasons for not finishing a book are as follows:

      a. I got too busy and have yet to return to it

      b. I lost interest. It can honestly be the most exciting part of the book, but if my attention is diverted from it, I can leave off reading for days, weeks, or even months.
    
      c. The book was due back at the library and I was too lazy to re-order it.

#2. Would you live in a land made of candy? 

Ew...no thanks. Just think about the ant problem you would have! Not to mention the cavities...Plus, I don't even like candy all that much, so...
Now if you had proposed a chocolate world...my answer might be a bit different. ;)

#3. Has the reason you started blogging changed? Why do you do it now? 

Hmm...not really. I started this blog to promote my writing, and to get to know my readers. I've enjoyed it thus far!

#4. Detectives or spies? 

Definitely detectives. Private Detectives especially!
Spies are cool too though...
Ooo, how about a detective spy? Yes, yes that would do nicely, thank you.

#5. One book you like in a genre you don't like? 

Hmm...I don't think I've really read a book in a genre I didn't like.

Romance is probably the only genre I've read that I really don't care for.
"Within These Lines" by Stephanie Morrill was pretty good, considering it's a romance. I liked the story line.

#6. What do you love about blogging?

It's fun, and I get to "meet" lots of cool people!

7. One YouTube channel you recommend?

Just one...Well, I might have gone with Blimey Cow, but I suppose that one is a popular recommendation... So perhaps I'll go with...
Taryn Harbridge's YouTube Channel.
She's a super talented musician who arranges and plays Hymns, Popular Movie Soundtracks, and others on multiple instruments. A lot of her songs have a Celtic feel to them.
Her main instrument is the Violin, but she plays the Tin Whistle, Piano, Guitar, Accordion, Drums, the Tambourine...and puts all the videos of herself playing the instruments together to make fantastic music videos.
They're super cool to watch, and amazing to listen to!

#8. When writing do you listen to lyric music or instrumental?

Definitely instrumental. Classical, or Ambient music is my favorite to listen to. Sometimes Movie Soundtracks; but they get distracting sometimes, especially if I'm familiar with the movie.

#9. Book of the Bible that you like to read the most?

Proverbs. It's so wonderful, and full of such wisdom! Though that could be said for all of the books of the Bible...
If it wasn't Proverbs, I'd go Romans. Or James. 1 John is amazing too though...Then there's always Job...
Ah, I'm gonna say my favorite book is...the Bible. ;)

 

#10. Do you like vintage? 

Love it!
Now "vintage" generally ranges between the 1940's and 1960's, it seems.
Those are great eras for clothes, hats, music especially, and the like. Some of my favorites!
Some days, I enjoy "taking vintage to a whole new level", and by that, I mean the 1840's. Or even the 1810's. I have handmade my own 1840's, and 1810's dresses.
Dressing in different eras of time is such fun. I enjoy it immensely.

Well that was positively smashing! Thanks again for tagging me, Rakayle!
Here are the lovelies I have decided to tag:

Tiffany

Marrok

Kaitlyn
Schuyler

Allison

Your questions:
1. What is your favorite recreational sport?

2. Which book of the Bible has the most inspiration for you?

3. What is your favorite instrument? (To play, or listen to.)

4. What's the best book you've read this year?

5. Favorite TV show? (Or movie, if you don't watch tv shows!)

6. Singing, or plotting World Domination (or...just a book plot) in the Shower?

7. Coffee, or Hot Cocoa?

8. War Spy, or Private Consulting Detective?

9. Historical Dress Up Masquerade Party! You're choices range from 1800 to 1900. Which decade of outfit would you choose, and why?

10. What makes a book rate 5 stars, for you?

Right, that was such fun! Now on to the next tag...

The 10 Book Questions Tag

The Rules:

-Thank the person who nominated you. 

Thanks for tagging me, Kaitlyn!

-Answer the questions you were asked.

On to that momentarily...

-Nominate at least 5 bloggers.

Five more??

-Give them 10 questions to answer! 

Ohh...I'll try!

The Questions:

1. What are three of your favorite book covers?

Is one allowed to have one's own book under a favorite?
Because...I wuvs this cover:

I love this cover, it's so mysterious, and plain brilliant!
I'm just dying to get my hands on a copy of this beauty!

 

And another book I've yet to read, but absolutely love the cover!

The watercolory theme, the lighting! It's breathtaking.

2. What is one of your favorite book series?

Hands down, the Baker Family Adventures!

The books only get better with each new addition.

3. Do you prefer new books or the classics?

In general, classics are my favorite. You can't beat a good old Dickens, A.L.O.E., or Shakespeare!

4. What is your least favorite book cover?

So the book itself was cool, as it is a play.

But the cover is a bit...boring.

5. On your physical bookshelf, what is the 17th book in line (if you have that many)?Counting from left to right, the 17th book in line on my shelf is this:

A really fascinating read. Definitely recommend this!

6. What is your favorite genre to read? If historical, which era?

I like just about everything published by Lamplighter Publishing. They're books written in the 1800's and 1900's. They're all really great!

7. Do you prefer paperbacks or ebooks?

Paperbacks, hands down! Though I like leather-bound hardbacks the best.

8. Do you prefer matte or glossy covers?

I think I prefer glossy. Matte is okay, but I don't like the texture of it. If that makes any sense...
Though my favorite is the faux leather, almost soft-and-squishy-hard covers.

9. What is a book on your shelf that you'll probably never read?

Mm, I'm gonna have to say...this book:

I have gleaned a bit from it, but it certainly isn't a book I'm going to read through.
 

10. In your opinion, what object or color just really improves a cover?

Silhouettes. I love silhouettes; they make a cover so much more intriguing!

Okay, so I actually don't really know who else to tag...
So don't shoot me...but I'm just going to do the blogger-tag-cop-out, and say:
"If you think it would be fun, consider yourself tagged!"
I like the questions I answered, so if you grab this tag, answer the previous questions. :)

Whew, this was a fun post!

It's been a while since I posted, I hope ya'll enjoyed reading my answers!

~What's your favorite cover of the three I mentioned as my favorites?~
~Do you prefer chocolate, or candy?~

Thanks for reading,

God bless!

Megan

1 Year of Blogging

Salutations!
Today is the one-year anniversary of starting Stories by Megs!
To celebrate, you are all invited to my party!

The Party:

Welcome, one and all!
Please make yourselves comfortable. The seats are plentiful, and the refreshments are refreshing.
What's that? Your glass has a chip? Oh I'm terribly sorry. I guess that one of my helpers must have tipped the glass while setting up the table.

Amy: "Must have been Josh. I was lighting the candle on the cake." 
Josh: "Oh sure, blame the innocent redhead!"
Amy: "Don't mind him. Here you go, reader. Have some chocolate cake."

Don't fret about the tiny chip; I'm sure it's perfectly harmless, just sip from the other side. The lemonade is delicious, our resident chief made it himself.

Josh: "That would be me."

So, in celebration, I not only hired my dear characters as helpers for this party, but they're also going to be the entertainment!

We'll have several activities for your enjoyment!
1) 12 "Fun facts" about me
2) 12 "Fun facts" about my book, Trouble in Scotland
3) A rousing game of Simon Says

Aaron. "Careful there, reader. I haven't quite finished hanging the banners. You're about to bump into that sage green-"
Ivy: "I got it! You go ahead and sit down. There, it's clipped back onto the ceiling."
Aaron: "Thanks, sis. Now then! What would you readers like to do first?"


The first 12 Fun facts? Sounds reasonable, since they're the first on the list, eh?
Right then, let's see if I can even find 12 even slightly interesting things about myself...


12 Facts about Moi:

1. I have lived in only 1 state my entire life. Washington State.

2. I have moved 3 times in my life.

4. I have been to 19 States: Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.

5. I have never left the Country.

6. I have met Ken Ham in person several times.

7. I am the tallest person in my family.

8. It's really hard to come up with these answers.

8. I have owned three horses in my life.

10. I've never lived in town, or in a city.

11. My favorite school history was/and always will be, History.

12. My favorite weather is cool, cloudy, and rainy.

13. I love English and Scottish Country Dancing, and Swing Dancing.


Whew! That was tough...

Ivy: "Megs, you made three errors in your list."

What? Where?

Ivy: "You said you'd write 12 facts. That last one is numbered 13..."
 
Ah, but did you count the numbers? I promise there are 12 facts. Though I cannot promise there are 12 numbers...

Josh: "Ohh, I get it. One of your games, huh?"

Eh, close enough.
Oh, here dear reader, let me refill your glass of lemonade.
There! Now, did you find my list extremely tiresome? Oh, well that's good.
*snores*
Josh, I know you're not asleep. You just said something not a minute ago.

Josh: "Ever hear of sleep talking?"
 
*Ahem!*
Right...next list.
This one I've printed out on sheets of paper. I'm not gonna read it out loud...

12 Fun Facts about Trouble in Scotland

1. Josh and Amy were originally in an abandoned school room when they discovered the watch.

2. Amy's name was spelled Aimee when I wrote the first draft. Pronounced: A-May.

3. Josh Peterson was Josh Lane.

4. I almost used unicorns instead of dragons in the storyline.

5. It took me three years to write the first draft. Only about one to edit, proof, and publish.

6. Aaron and Josh are named after my two most favorite baby goats. Don't let them know this one...I'd never hear the end of it.

7. It was originally set in Ireland.

8. I titled it: In Search of the Irish Prince.

9. I changed the location to Scotland, as my family heritage is strongly Scottish.

10. If you look closely at the cover, you'll see from left to right, Josh, Amy, Ivy, then Aaron.

11. The whole royal family Conchobair is actually based off a short story idea I came up with when I was younger.

12. Book 2 is already twice the length of the 1st. I hope to have it finished before the year is over.


Alright, you may put your pages down. Now that you've read them, I will come around and collect them --thank you, and now lock them up where my characters won't find them.

Aaron: "Why can't we see the facts about our own story?"

*Laughs nervously, slamming the safe door shut*
Oh, no reason. I don't want to confuse you, ya know. It's...It's a writer thing. You wouldn't understand.

All four: *suspicious looks*

Ok readers! This is getting to be a rather long post.
Would you care to join in a game of Simon Says?

Josh: "I'll be it!"

Alright, we have a volunteer.
Now stand in a circle everyone. That's it. We're all friends here, no need to be shy!

Josh: "Alright, Simon Says...Touch your nose!"
Amy: "Wow. Sooo original."
Josh: "Ah, but you touched it."
Ivy: "Ok, now what?"
Josh: "Stop touching your nose."
Aaron: *pulls finger away, put quickly replaces it.*
Josh: "Ah ha! You moved. I didn't say Simon Says. You're out!"

Oh ho, he caught you on that one, Aaron.

Josh: "Simon says...Jump!"

*thud*

Josh: "Ah, but Simon didn't say land. You're all out!"

Clever Josh, very clever...
I hope you all enjoyed yourselves! Thank you for coming to my party!

Time Travelers: "Bye! Thanks for playing! See you soon!"

Shall we do this again next year?
I believe that would be jolly.
Thank you for coming--oh? Oh yes! You all get to keep a balloon as a party-favor. Don't forget to grab one on your way out.

~ Did you enjoy my "party"?
~ Has anybody ever pulled that Simon Says trick on you before?
~ Which "book fact" did you find the most interesting?

Thanks for reading,

God bless!


Megan

Voted Most Likely Tag

Salutations, readers!
Once again I have been MIA far too long, and for that I apologize, but alas...life happens, eh?
But with that poor excuse now put aside, we shall move along to the purpose of this post!

Miss Rakayle Hier kindly tagged me to join in on this fantastic tag! I think it will help you, as well as myself, to get to know some of my characters better!

The Rules:

1: Thank the lovely blogger who tagged you. You know you want to.
Thank youuu, Rakayle, I'm excited to do this!

2: Include this lovely link in your post.
Done! ;)
3: Use your own lovely Original Characters (OC’s); don’t use a friend’s characters or characters from your favorite fandom. They can be from any project, so long as you created them. For more fun, try to use as many different characters as possible.
Brilliant! For I have many characters...
 
4: Tag at least five lovely blogger friends to play along.
Hmm. This may prove hard...


The Characters:

The Time Travers - Trouble in Scotland: Science Fiction/Adventure - Joshua, Amy, Aaron, & Ivy

The Strange Case of Willoughby Spalding: Mystery/Romance - Willoughby & Elizabeth

The Murder of Mr. E.J. Hampton: Murder Mystery/Victorian Era - Captain James Windsor & Mr. Henry Cobbs

In Times of Trial: Drama/Romance  - Malcolm, Hubert, Rory, & Bridget

Bonus! The Time Travelers Book 2: Science Fiction/Historical Fiction - Taivert Merel (Tie-VAIR Mer-EL)

Onward, dear reader! Let us dive into this tag, and learn some things about my characters!


The Questions:


1.) Most Likely to Be a Poet

Mr. Cobbs. He is a quiet sort who couldn't be happier to sit down with a large volume of Longfellow, Keets, or Browning. If he had the time, there is no doubt he would write some verse of his own.
 
2.) Most Likely to Dance in the Rain

Bridget, most definitely. She dearly loves the rain, and doesn't hesitate to dance in it no matter the season. With the abundant rains on the Emerald Island she calls home, she has learned to not begrudge the rains. She loves dancing as a general rule, so never lets rain stop her when the urge to break out in a Scottish Jig comes on.
 
3.) Most Likely to Look Good in a Kilt

Colm, without a doubt. He is an Irishman through and through, and when the occasion calls for it he doesn't shy away from donning a traditional kilt.
 
4.) Most Likely to Get Punched in the Face

Rory O'Conner. And if you do punch him, beware; for he can and will hit back. Roy isn't one you want to cross. With a constant scowl on his face, it's likely you're going to avoid getting on his bad side anyway. But that in and of itself is hard. If he doesn't like you, (and believe me, he needs no reason to dislike someone.) you'll know it. I can count on one hand the people Rory O'Conner truly likes. If he likes you, you should either be extremely grateful, or terrified. You can choose.
 
5.) Most Likely to Drop Everything and Become a Sheep Herder

 Colm again to take the prize for this one, as this is literally what he did. When his father became unable to work, Colm was forced to leave his over-too-soon childhood to become a sheep herder at the O'Conner Farm, to provide for his family.
 
6.) Most Likely to Be Found in the Library

It was tough deciding which of the folks from this list I would choose, but the decision fell upon young Willoughby Spalding. When he isn't busily working on the police force, or spending time with his family, he would probably be found at the small town library, busily going through archived newspapers, and articles on missing persons cases. His goal is to solve as many cases as he can; reuniting lost families. 

 

This one gets a double answer, as I don't want Ivy to feel left out! Ivy Rochester loves reading. And you can find her at her local library quite often. She may be reading something by Dickens or Shakepeare, perusing a how-to-book on designing, studying a biographical book on some historical figure she admires, or perhaps flipping through a Dictionary to study up on some words she can use to stump her big brother in a sophisticated-word-battle-off...(Long story, that.)

7.) Most Likely to Sleep Through an Earthquake

His friends would all agree; Joshua Peterson could sleep through almost anything. It takes all they can do to wake him up in the morning. Once a large tree fell just outside his bedroom window. It shook the house so hard, it caused some plaster to crumble from the ceiling, but he remained blissfully unaware. Only when he was literally dragged out of bed did he awaken and find out what had happened.
 
8.) Most Likely to Steal Food from Other Peoples’ Plates

Aaron Rochester. Ivy would quickly point an accusing finger at her twin. Especially when eating at a Fast Food joint, Aaron without fail steals French Fries from both his older brother, and his sister. They always catch him, as stealth isn't his strong suit. But he always at least attempts to sneak an extra fry out of their baskets.
 
9.) Most Likely to Cheat on a Test

She would never admit it, naturally, but I'm afraid that Amy Hyde would peek over her neighbor's shoulder to see the answer for a tough Math question, but only when all other attempts to figure it out herself, fail. "Desperate times call for desperate measures." She would quip.
 
10.) Most Likely to Say “Oops” After Setting Something on Fire
 
Far from being a sarcastic "opps", Elizabeth Archer would gasp in alarm and stare in horror before whispering "opps!" when she accidentally sets a tablecloth ablaze from clumsily tipping a candlestick.

11.) Most Likely to Open an Orphanage

Having a heart for the lost and lonely, Bridget MacDonald would jump at the chance to open up an Orphanage.
 
12.) Most Likely to Run off with the Circus

Sometimes bored with the hum-drum, monotonous daily life, Hugh McTavish would doubtless dash off to join the circus, if the opportunity arose. But it wouldn't be long before he had a change of heart and returned home, like the prodigal he is inclined to be.
 
13.) Most Likely to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse

Well now, since these are fictional characters, fictional occurrences are never out of the question, so I believe that the most likely to survive such a circumstance would be Captain Windsor. With his sharp wit and skills acquired from his time in war, he would rise to the occasion and defeat the evil, rising from the ashes; victorious.
 
14.) Most Likely to Fake Their Own Death

As he actually did this, Taivert Merel is the candidate for this one. He not only faked his death, he returned to society with a changed name, and nobody knows his true identity. Not yet, that is.
 
15.) Most Likely to Die and Haunt Their Friends

Just for kicks, Joshua Peterson would happily come back to haunt his friends if he ever died. And by haunt, I mean pull pranks. An eternity of joke-playing would be his life...death...??...goal.

"Didn't I just close that window? Weird. It's open again. I must be losing my mind..."

"Stop tapping my shoulder!"
"I never touched you."
"I must have fleas or something..."


Re-Tagging:

Well! I've done my research...and it seems all the lovely folks I would have tagged seem to have been tagged already...
If I have erroneously missed you, and you have not yet been tagged, please, consider yourself tagged! If you do the post, link it in a comment! I'd love to read what your characters would do in such situations. :)

The Questions:

1.) Most Likely to Be a Poet
2.) Most Likely to Dance in the Rain
3.) Most Likely to Look Good in a Kilt
4.) Most Likely to Get Punched in the Face
5.) Most Likely to Drop Everything and Become a Sheep Herder
6.) Most Likely to Be Found in the Library
7.) Most Likely to Sleep Through an Earthquake
8.) Most Likely to Steal Food from Other Peoples’ Plates
9.) Most Likely to Cheat on a Test
10.) Most Likely to Say “Oops” After Setting Something on Fire
11.) Most Likely to Open an Orphanage
12.) Most Likely to Run off with the Circus
13.) Most Likely to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse
14.) Most Likely to Fake Their Own Death
15.) Most Likely to Die and Haunt Their Friends 


Well! That was quite fun. Thank you again, Rakayle, for tagging me!
I hope you all enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it.

And now I must bid you adieu, as work beckons, and I mustn't ignore it any longer.

Which of the answers did you like best?
Judging by these questions, which character do you like best?

Thanks for reading,

God bless!


Megan 


Pictures are not mine: found on the internet.