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Norma Jean Lutz

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I am a career author who cares deeply about the world of books, stories, reading, and writing. Did I mention I love to garden as well? A great combination! :^)

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Norma Jean Lutz
@norma-jean Jul 6, 2018, 2:27 PM UTC

#23 Teens on the Scene: Teens and the Coveted Driver's License – Or Is It? Part I

Surprising Statistic This Teens on the Scene post does not spotlight one teen, but rather focuses in on a new trend among teens. It concerns a statistic I read recently that surprised me -- about tee…

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Norma Jean Lutz
@norma-jean Jul 3, 2018, 3:28 PM UTC

The Incidental Character in Your Novel Requires a Deft Brush Stroke

Three Types of Characters In your novel, the stars on center stage are the main characters. Next in line are secondary characters. These secondary personalities interact with main characters to compl…

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Norma Jean Lutz
@norma-jean Jun 30, 2018, 3:40 PM UTC

My Tiny Garden Paradise -- July Garden-Growing Update

My Tiny Garden Paradise I know tomorrow is July 1, but I’ll be busy tomorrow. So I’m putting in my report today on the last day of June. This photo tells how everything is growing. It also tells how…

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Norma Jean Lutz
@norma-jean Jun 29, 2018, 2:24 PM UTC

Yo Novelist -- Give Your Character a Job

Midwest Small-Town America I remember a number of years ago, thinking that I was severely handicapped as a novelist because I had not traveled extensively. Nor had I worked at a dozen or so different…

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Norma Jean Lutz
@norma-jean Jun 25, 2018, 1:50 PM UTC

The Novelist’s Thank You List

My Saying I have a question for you. How has your writing been going? • Downhill? • In a slump? • Stalled out? • As good as can be expected (under the circumstances)? • Nowhere? As I said in my last…

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Norma Jean Lutz
@norma-jean Jun 22, 2018, 3:14 PM UTC

Novel Writing – Indulgence or Obligation?

Strange Occupation Ours is a strange occupation. I’m talking about writers. If you narrow it down to novelists—the occupation is even more strange. Accepting the strangeness and coming to terms with…

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Norma Jean Lutz
@norma-jean Jun 21, 2018, 6:00 PM UTC

Color Challenge - Thurs Green - Tiny Green Frog on a Big Green Bucket

Here is my first ever post for the Color Challenge. I love seeing other posts, but never entered in. However, yesterday I stepped out on my patio, and here was this tiny little fellow just begging to…

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Norma Jean Lutz
@norma-jean Jun 20, 2018, 3:56 PM UTC

Quick! Hand Me the Barf Bag – Motion Sickness

I have a question for you. Have you ever been car sick? How about seasick? (On a cruise perhaps?) How are you on the rides at the amusement park? Motion sickness is a horrible, icky-feeling experienc…

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Norma Jean Lutz
@norma-jean Jun 19, 2018, 3:21 PM UTC

Yet Another Plot Definition -- This One From Ronald Tobias

I have a collection of plot definitions that I have accumulated through the years. I figure if I keep learning someday I'll REALLY know what a plot is. Just kidding. Sort of. But when I served as an…

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Norma Jean Lutz
@norma-jean Jun 19, 2018, 3:08 PM UTC

#22 Teens on the Scene: The Boy Who Played With Fusion

In this Teens on the Scene post, we take a look at a real live “mad scientist.” Ha. Just kidding. But there was a time when his parents weren’t really sure. When Taylor Wilson wasn’t yet a teenager,…

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