The Storyteller | Mary Vee

As an author, I have learned that many experiences can be understood with enough research. Social media pushes the emotion of whatever is viewed. Anger. Rage. Joy. Loss. Tragedy. Triumph. Victory. Discovery, etc. Photo by Mary Vee, Oklahoma I mostly agree with this still, because as the days go by, I write about a situation then reach into my personal memories, pull up my true responses, and insert that response into the character. I can empathize with those who experience a myriad of situations because I can call up my personal similar emotion. You do too. Knowingly or unknowingly. You've cried, laughed, cheered at movies or while reading a book. Admit it. :) But there are some experiences that extend beyond our realm of experiences encountered so far. Photo by Mary Vee, Oklahoma For example, yesterday, my daughter and I drove through Oklahoma heading east. I am not from Oklahoma, but I've heard plenty about their colossal storms.  Tornado season ha...

Author Brandilyn Collins Sometimes I prefer to learn from a book. I don't have to worry about making a mistake or being embarrassed. Unfortunately, I tend to learn best by experience. I think most people do. Last week I watched a twenty-six-month old girl and her mother in a restaurant. The girl wanted the powder donut from her mother's plate. Her mother tenderly pointed to the eggs on her daughter's plate and told her in a soft voice to eat the eggs first. Quite to my surprise the little girl didn't fuss. She picked up a fork, stabbed the eggs, and successfully delivered the food to her mouth. She piqued my interest!  Author Gayle Roper When the girl finished her eggs she asked for the donut again. Her mother cut a few pieces and put them on her plate. Rather than shoving them in her mouth, she clapped her fingertips together high above her head and cheered. Then ate the donut.  The grand finale - When she finished the donut, the little girl licked...