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Weather Thesaurus Entry: Mirage

October 20, 2011

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Mirage

October 20, 2011

WEATHER and Phenomenon are important elements in any setting, providing sensory texture and contributing to the mood the writer wishes to create in a scene. With a deft touch, weather…

Definition: a strong intellectual capacity marked by clever humor. Characters in Literature: Professor McGonagall (Harry Potter); Dr. Watson & Sherlock Holmes (same); Elizabeth Bennett (Pride and Prejudice) Common Portrayals: Comedians, sitcom actors,…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Dusk

October 13, 2011

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Dusk

October 13, 2011

WEATHER is an important element in any setting, providing sensory texture and contributing to the mood the writer wishes to create in a scene. With a deft touch, weather can…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Dust or Sandstorm

July 14, 2011

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Dust or Sandstorm

July 14, 2011

This Weather Entry has been generously written by Paranormal Author Jami Gold, who recently experienced Phoenix’s Haboob storm. Huge thanks to Jami for offering her first-hand encounter with this incredible…

Character Trait Entry: Honest

July 9, 2011

Character Trait Entry: Honest

July 9, 2011

Definition: To be forthright, truthful, candid Characters in Literature: Harriet in Harriet the Spy; Joachim Ziemssen in The Magic Mountain Common Portrayals: A by-the-rules kid in the classroom; the co-worker who…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Sunrise

July 7, 2011

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Sunrise

July 7, 2011

WEATHER & EARTHLY PHENOMENA are important elements in any setting, providing sensory texture and contributing to the mood the writer wishes to create in a scene. With a deft touch,…

Character Trait Entry: Friendly

July 2, 2011

Character Trait Entry: Friendly

July 2, 2011

Definition: Agreeable; open and approachable; a pleasant disposition Characters in Literature: Glinda the Good (The Wizard of Oz); Arthur Weasley (Harry Potter) Common Portrayals: The always-smiling waitress, the well-regarded neighbors who…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: GLOBAL WARMING (Futuristic)

June 30, 2011

Setting Thesaurus Entry: GLOBAL WARMING (Futuristic)

June 30, 2011

This post has been generously written by PJ Hoover, author (and Texas Sweetheart!) of the YA Dystopian, Solstice. PJ is also the author of the popular Forgotten Worlds Trilogy, a…

Character Traits Thesaurus Entry: Reckless

June 25, 2011

Character Traits Thesaurus Entry: Reckless

June 25, 2011

Definition: Marked by a lack of proper caution; careless of consequences Characters in Literature: Alaska Young (Looking for Alaska), Mr. Toad (The Wind in the Willows) Common Characteristics: boldness, fearlessness…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Earthquake

June 23, 2011

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Earthquake

June 23, 2011

WEATHER is an important element in any setting, providing sensory texture and contributing to the mood the writer wishes to create in a scene. With a deft touch, weather can…