Cindy Bradford's Author Blog
I think that everyone who has a hobby or special interest probably feels a bond with others who share that passion. I know I do, and my friends on Twitter are a good example because we are all avid readers, writers, or both. It’s easy to relate and share thoughts. [Read more…] about Sharing a Passion
Promises Kept is getting close, another couple of weeks. It is a little behind schedule because I made some last minute changes on the cover and title page, which slowed down the entire process. I guess I am a bit of a perfectionist, but I know what I want and I’m not willing to compromise. I must admit; however, I am getting excited. I hope you are as well. [Read more…] about Promises Kept Getting Close
Cindy Bradford
The Pizza Joint looked crowded. Small, dark, and smoky, the main room was quaintly furnished with small tables, each covered with a red and white checked tablecloth. No two coverings had the same kind of checks, or the same faded red color. Three old photographs of Townsend’s own sports heroes hung crooked on one wall, yellowed by smoke and age. A poster of an Italian countryside and a worn map of Italy were tacked with pushpins to another wall. [Read more…] about Keeping Faith: Chapter 2 Part IV
I hauled 786 pounds of rocks recently—in my hands and arms, and my body is not very happy with me!! Actually, it doesn’t take many rocks to add up in weight, and I ran out before I finished the flower bed. I can’t say that I am sorry though because my ole back was telling me to stop. [Read more…] about Hauling Rocks & Writing
Novel writing to me is just like sitting down to tell a story—only on paper. I actually wrote Keeping Faith long hand, and it took just a little over a month, but editing took a year. The plot, settings, and the characters came to me as easy as grilling and then savoring a good steak, but oh, how I hate the details of editing, especially since I am a terrible speller. (I know I have spell check, but you have to get close enough so that the little guy in the computer knows what word it is!) [Read more…] about Novel Writing–The Devil is in the Details
Cindy Bradford
As the bell rang announcing the start of English 101, Patrick dashed to grab the last available seat, only to find Sue sitting across from him. He smiled and nodded.
“We meet again,” he mouthed, careful not to interrupt the instructor who had already begun spilling her welcome to grammar and composition speech that he figured she must had reiterated for at least the last twenty years. There was scarcely time for conversation as Ms. Bigsby explained prefixes and suffixes as if she were unlocking the secrets of an unknown language. She was still talking when the bell rang and students began to gather their books to leave.
“Well, what do you think of Cherokee so far?” Sue asked, turning to Patrick. [Read more…] about Keeping Faith: Chapter 2 Part III
