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Who is an archer
Note: I originally wrote this post in 2023. I'm not currently teaching archery at the University level, rather I'm focused on my JOAD program at Ithaca Archery. Where I teach at a university, a physical education credit is required for graduation, and one of my classes
Ecovillaging
I had the opportunity to assist a neighbor with the honey harvest this fall. If I wasn't already absolutely booked, I would 100% be planning my own hives.
BOW 2025 recap
You would think, being the daughter of a bowyer, I'd have grown up with a solid grounding in outdoor activities–and it's true that I did fish and camp as a kid (car camping anyway, and reel fishing in ponds), but my outdoor education was otherwise
Book review: Kiss Her Goodbye by Lisa Gardner
Thank you NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. The link to preorder this book is an affiliate link on Amazon. I am so very sorry to sell my soul to Amazon, but cigarettes are so very expensive in New
A Deep Dive Into Storytelling - Jamie Teaches Mel how to Write a Novel Episode 5
From the show notes: In this episode of 'Jamie teaches Mel how to write a novel,' Jamie and Melissa delve into the intricacies of character development, discussing the importance of understanding main characters and their needs, and how they drive the story. They explore the differences between mystery
The Messy Middle - Jamie Teaches Mel how to Write a Novel Episode 4
From the show notes: In episode 4 of the podcast 'Jamie teaches Mel how to write a novel,' Jamie and Melissa delve into the challenges of the 'messy middle' in novel writing. They discuss tactics, including the importance of outlining, to keep writers engaged with their
The Plot Clock - Jamie Teaches Mel How to Write a Novel Episode 3
From the show notes: In this episode of 'Jamie Teaches Mel How to Write a Novel,' Jamie and Melissa dive deep into the fundamentals of novel outlining, focusing on the Plot Clock Method. They explore the differences between 'pantsers' and 'plotters,' the significance of
Jamie Teaches Mel How to Write a Novel: Episode 2
Overcoming Writer’s Block and Literary Stage Fright From the show notes: In this episode of 'Jamie teaches Mel how to write a novel,' Jamie and Melissa dive deep into the emotional struggles and expectations that writers face. They discuss the concept of writer's block, the
Jamie Teaches Mel How to Write a Novel
Episode 1: Discovering Your Writer Identity My friend Jamie totally scammed me into making a podcast with her. Then she scammed me into writing a novel. We finished recording season 1 and this is the first episode of our very rudimentary show. Enjoy! Then go hire Jamie to help you
