Character Quotes Blog Tag

 

Hello Readers,

I realized that today was the last day of June. I also realized that I have yet to do a blog post for this month. And so here I am, fashionably almost too late... oops. 

Earlier this month, I got tagged by the lovely Abigail over at Diamonds in the Rough for a blog tag that she created in an attempt to get to know her own characters better. I also need to get to know my characters better, and so here I am, actually doing the blog tag... (I may have a list of tags that I have yet to do... o.o) 

Instructions: take the characters from your current WIP and list a quote that describes each one. It can be something they do, a piece of dialogue they say or something of that nature. Do what you will.

I am going to be taking the 6 main(ish) characters from my WWI disaster WIP. (Please note this story has had minimal editing.)

Jenny Blair

"She was nervous, but wouldn’t admit it. That would show weakness and she was strong; she must be strong in honor of her dad. In honor of all the other men fighting. She would have to find out when she arrived if she would be brave enough. She sincerely hoped she would. She must be brave."

(Possibly my favorite character... she's sweet, strong, and stubborn...)

George Blair

"“I have every intention of us both returning home safely,” George gave his friend a reassuring smile. George felt a shot of adrenaline rush through his body as he said the word safely. Yes, they would both return home safely. George noticed that James’ hands were shaking. Wanting to support his friend, George put a hand on his friend's shoulder. “We'll get home alright, just wait, this war will be over before Christmas,” George hoped that would help. Just then, something deep inside told him that it wouldn’t. That it would be a bloody war, that lives would be lost, that he- and all the men standing with him would never be the same. That they might not return home safely. A sinking feeling made his heart feel like a ship's anchor, cast into a turbulent sea. George tried to push the feelings further down; he had to be strong for James’ sake. For the sake of the men around him."

(Husband, Father, Soldier... what else can I say?)

Mabel Blair

"“You could refrain from encouraging your dad and Mr. James to go get killed.” Mabel replied a little sternly."

(Anxious wife? Yes. Supportive wife? Also yes. Honestly she's really sweet and just cares a lot about her family and friends.)

Kenneth Martin

"No matter what anyone said or thought, he didn’t like the idea of fighting or going off to war. He didn’t like the idea of men killing one another. Kenneth winced as he thought of what it might be like to have a bullet hit him. He never thought of himself as a brave man. How would he fare when he started fighting; would he turn and run like a coward? Would he hold his ground? Kenneth didn’t know, he likely wouldn’t know until his first battle."

(My farm boy turned soldier...) 

Fred Martin

“Kenneth, it is your duty to protect your country; how dare you think you’re going to stay here on this farm for the duration of the coming war!”

(Slightly over patriotic father who wants his son to do what he cannot. Hint, Kenneth does not appreciate it.)

Peggy Martin

“Fred, Kenneth, please, calm down, we aren’t going to be able to help the war by creating one at the kitchen table.” 

“I’m not taking sides; I just want to help. You two need to stay in line or I’ll whip the lotta ya,”

(Kenneth's mother, trying to help and throwing a bit of humor in with it.)

Tag! You're it! 

If you have yet to do this tag, consider yourself, Tagged. 

I hope you all have a patriotic 4th of July and lovely summer! 

Blessings, 

Mattie May

All About You and Around the Blogosphere Tag!

 

Hello Readers!

I was tagged for this back in September by the lovely R. M. Archer, at Scribes and Archers, so please go check out her lovely blog and enjoy me trying to answer this tag. 

Rules:

Answer the following questions

Tag at least a couple other bloggers

Have them answer these questions

Questions:

What’s your favorite book/book series and why?

My favorite book right now is The White Rose Resists by Amanda Barret

My favorite series might either be The Baker Family Adventures by C. R. Hedgecock or The Whispers of White Duology by Miranda Marie. 

Who is your favorite author?

My favorite author is probably Douglas Bond. 

After him would be the three that I just mentioned, Amanda Barret, C.R. Hedgecock, and Miranda Marie. 

What is your favorite food?

I really enjoy a variety of food, but my favorite is probably Lasagna. 

What gives you inspiration for your books?

Other books, people, memories, random historical facts that I think "Hey, someone should write a story about ________" 

If you could live anywhere, where would it be?

Somewhere cold and in the mountains. I love where I am now, but I could go for somewhere with cooler summers. 

Are you an introvert or an extrovert?

I'd have to say introvert. Though I do need to have people interaction and I do enjoy and can get energy from being around people... as long as they don't take too much mental/emotional energy. 

If you had a warning label, what would yours say?

Hmmm

Caution, Writer may spout random facts or speak of fictional characters as if they are real. Or know too much for normal people about  

or

Caution, I may be quiet at first, but beware if you get me on one or more of my favorite subjects. 

I really don't know 😂.

Tagees:

Edna Pellen at Bleeding Ink

Adria Avalon at The Works of Adria Avalon

Maple at Maple Quill Penning Magic

S.J. at When Ice Sings and Stars Fall

Alrighty, I hope y'all enjoyed that and you're impressed that I got this month's post out before the very last day of the month 😉. I'm impressed at myself. 

Also, this past week marked my two-year Blogversary! I forgot again. So consider me finally doing this tag as celebration! 🎉🥳💚✨ 

I'll write to y'all again next month, Lord willing. 

Have a lovely spring! 

Blessings,

Mattie May

New Years Resolutions Blog Tag

Hello Readers! 

So, confession time. I kept telling myself throughout this month that I needed to do my blog post earlier, and here I am, the evening of the last day of January... doing my blog post... finally. But, hey, at least I'm actually doing it :) 

Last year I got tagged for the New Years Resolutions blog tag, but I didn't do it, so I'm doing it now since it's a fairly new year still XD

Link back to the creator of the tag ~ Lavender Bleu at Always Write The Good Write

Link back to the blogger who tagged you ~ Farren Green at Paper and Quill (sorry I'm doing this a year late...)

Answer the questions

Tag 1-5 more people

Keep at least 5 questions from the person who tagged you and make at least 5 of your own (Basically you can replace up to fifteen of my questions with your own.)

1. What was the best thing that happened in the past year?

Hmm I'm not sure, possibly Camp, getting my Drivers license, Starting my podcast, going to Kauai.... 

2. What was the biggest challenge that you faced in the past year?

I think it would have to be spending a little over 6 months away from home. 

3. What was the most memorable book you read in the past year?

The White Rose Resists. It was AmAzInG! 

4. Did you succeed in completing your new year's resolution in the past year?

I think I did... I don't remember too many of them now lol 

5. What was something new you tried in the past year?

Paddleboarding on a river and in the ocean! Along with ziplinning. And starting a podcast lol. 

6. Do you any any last parting words for the past year?

Did you actually happen? 

7. What does your To Be Read list look like for the new year?

I want to read more classics and theology. 

8. What is your motto for the new year?

Be the moon... perhaps I'll explain that more in another blog post. 

9. Do you have any big plans for the new year?

I wanna go to England for Douglas Bond's Creative Writing Masterclass.

10. What would you try if you knew you wouldn't fail?

I'm really not sure lol... probably a job that helped people... I wouldn't wanna fail at that an ruin their life.

11. What in the new year are you anticipating the most?

Maybe working on getting my NaNo 2020 Project edited... Or maybe a trip to England. 

12. How would you like to spend your free time in the new year?

Reading, Being with Friends and Family, Writing. 

13. Where would you like to go on vacation in the new year?

England! 

14. What time-wasting activity could you part with?

Needless Scrolling... after about three swipes I know there's not much else... so I need to cease my scrolling lol 

15. What is your new year's resolution?

I have a lot, but I'd like to work on time management. 

16. What would you be most happy about completing?

Not be constantly doing things at the last minute... (like this blog post) 

17. What book would you like to read by the end of the year?

I have a lot, but probably Mirage, by Miranda Marie. 

18. What can you never seem to find the time to do that you’d like to find time for this year?

Write. Blog. Podcast. 

19. How can you add 15 minutes of joy to each day?

I've been reading a Psalm every night before I go to bed and honestly I've noticed my general anxiety levels go down, so I think that makes me a more joyful person, in general. I hope that counts. 

20. What was the best way you used your time this past year?

Putting my laptop down and being with my family, and writing letters to friends. 

Well that's the end of that. If you're a blogger who hasn't done this tag, please do it. You're tagged, so you really don't have a choice. 

Blessings,

Mattie May

Liebster and Sunshine Blogger Award! (Another Blog Tag!)

Hello Readers!

I got tagged by the lovely G. H. Mitchell from A Writers Corner.

With no further ado...

Liebster Rules:

Thank the blogger who nominated you. Thank you, Miss Mitchell!
Display your award. (It's at the top of this post)
Answer the questions you were asked. (Will do ;))
Nominate 5 bloggers.
Ask 6 new questions.
Let your nominees know they were nominated.

Sunshine Rules:

Thank the blogger who nominated you and provide a link back to their blog so others can find them.
List the rules and display an award logo on your blog post.
Answer the 11 questions the blogger asked you.
Nominate 11 new blogs to receive the award and notify them by commenting on any of their posts.
Ask the nominees 11 new questions

Okay, here we go:

Leibester Questions!

What do you like most about a good book?
Ahhh... this is such a hard question! I'd probably have to say the characters. 

What is the oddest object you own?
I'm not sure... *glances around* I can't think of anything...

What do you normally order at Starbucks (or the nearest coffee shop, depending on where you live)?
I don't really go to Starbucks, but when I get coffee, it's usually a Medium Carmilla Blended from the local coffee shop. (Which is better than Starbucks if I do say so myself) And now I want coffee 😂

You’re going to camp, and you forget one object. What is it?
I went to help out at a marriage retreat and forgot a towel. (That was rather embarrassing since I was told several times "Don't forget your towel!" 
Aside from that, I can't think of anything, probably a toothbrush or something important. 

If you were a book, what would you be about?
I don't really know, probably something about writing, loving Jesus, shining lights, music. Maybe about faith or trust... *shrugs* 

Say you drew a map of your mind (this isn’t about how good you are at drawing, lol). What would be that one place that you just love with every bone in your body?
(I'm glad this doesn't have to do with my drawing ability because that... will not be discussed.)
Maybe my lungs or brain. Probably brain, because that's where the smarts are. (Not that my brain has many smarts 😂)


Sunshine Questions

What do you look for in a friend?
Someone who won't leave. Someone who is there for me. Someone to encourage me. Someone, I can hang out with and do fun things with. 

What do you enjoy doing when you’re home alone?
Talking to friends, listening to music, getting things done. Writing ;) 

Why did you start blogging?
Mostly because I wanted to... (Kinda cause I wanted to advertise my book a lil' bit.) But honestly, doing things like this and getting to ramble on about life and things. Being able to share my thoughts and opinions with more people than my family. 

What is your favorite tv show and/or movie?
TV Show, hands down, Sue Thomas F. B. Eye, if you haven't seen it, Go. Watch. It. Now!
Movie, I'm not really sure, I like a lot of movies. Maybe Overcomer. (Or Princess Bride. ;) )

Where do yourself in five years?
A famous published author who travels the world... I'm kidding. Probably writing, maybe married... (If that's God's will :) )

How ‘bout in fifteen?
Maybe have a family. And writing of course ;) 

What is your favorite thing about summer?
Going to the lake, swimming, and water balloon fights! 

Where would you go if you were invisible?
And why would I tell you?

Deep sea or outer space?
Deep sea.

If you were stranded on a desert island, what three items you want to have with you?
Probably a gun, a sword, and a bow and arrow. 


If you were an ice cream flavor, what and why?
Maybe coffee, or Salted Carmel... Maybe Mint n' Chip. I'm not sure XD


*Rubs hands together* And now for the new questions!

Sunshine Questions:

1) What is your Favorite Soft Drink
2) What is your Favorite Flavor of Popcorn
3) Roller Coaster, yay or nay? 
4) What is your Favorite National Park
5) Would you prefer to swim in a lake or a pond? 
6) Describe yourself in one word.
7) Nuts in brownies, yay or nay?
8) Favorite kind of food (Meaning something like: Italian, Mexican, American, Chinese)
9)In-store or On-line shopping?
10) What is your favorite song? 
11 Who is your favorite musical artist?

Liebster Questions:

1) Rain or Shine? 
2) Right or Left hand?
3) What is your Favorite Bird?
4) If you were to start a business, what kind would it be?
5) What is something you started, but never finish? 

And now for the chosen bloggers! (I'm sorry I didn't go and find all that I needed, buy y'all have fun and feel free to snag this tag)

S. J. Winters at When Ice Sings And Stars Fall
Kitty at Minds Unknown
Cressida at Cressida's Universe
Ari D. at Aria D. Original
Julia at Lit A Flame
Isabel at Chasing Fantasia
Sarah at Paraphernalia
Ashley at Ashley Hope Roche Blog
Mary at Wild Writing Dreams
Syberyah at attagirlinpink (because she needs more tags XD)

And that's a wrap!

Cheers,
Mattie May

COVID19 + Blog Tag!

Hello Readers! 

This is a crazy time in our world. So many things are getting canceled or postponed, (like my wisdom teeth removal that was supposed to happen, wouldn't say I'm really disappointed about that though 😜). I am sad that my church is canceled, and that I can't just ask my friends if they want to hang out. 

Alright, onto the tag! 

My lovely friend and fellow blogger Maple at Maple Quill Penning Magic tagged me for the 'Social Distancing Support Tag.' So with no further ado...

The Rules:

1) Thank the blogger who tagged you and link back to them, as well as back to Within The Static
Thank you Maple! 🍁

2) Answer the tag questions

Will do!


3) Tag 3-5 bloggers

Serenity at Not So Enchanted Light

Rose at In The Shadows Saga

Sarah at The Sarcastic Elf

Penny Wood at Jane Austen's Lightsaber

The Questions:

1. What’s your current attitude toward COVID-19 and social distancing (honestly)?

I'm not sure yet, it really hasn't affected me that much... I'm usually bothered when it bothers my friends... and I wish I could be with them...

2. Has your schedule become busier or more open as a result of social distancing?

It hasn't changed a whole lot, besides piano and voice lessons being canceled... so more open I guess.

3. If you were public schooled before COVID hit, how has your experience with homeschooling been (whatever that looks like for you)?

I'm homeschooled already, so moving to the next question. 

4. If you were already homeschooled, how has COVID affected you or not?

Not much has changed... just the regular school... 

5. How are you staying connected with people?

I'm not really... I text a friend every so often... but she's busy... soooo I'm kinda on my own... but I do want to reach out to her and others more. 

6. How do you wish people would connect with you?

I think getting a letter, email, or just someone reaching out however they want to... just someone caring enough to show it. 

7. What has been the most difficult part of social distancing?

The most difficult would be having 'extra' time and not being able to share it with friends...

8. Have any blessings come out of it?

The blessings have been, hanging out as a family and finding new and different ways to spend time together. 

9. What’s been most encouraging to you through social distancing?

That God is always there, no matter what. 

10. Have you learned anything new or made any accomplishments during this time? (Even small ones)

Umm not yet, but if it keeps going I'll have a published book by the end sooo does that count???


11. Is there anything you want to achieve or learn or do before social distancing ends?

I'd like to do some reading... finish some books that got put on life hold. 

There ya go, hope you enjoyed!

Blessings,

Mattie May

Never Have I Ever Done A Blog Tag!

Hello Lovelies! 
Welcome to my first ever blog tag! 
*clears throat* *drum roll* 
Okay the rules: 
1. Link and thank the blogger who tagged you.
Thank you Edna! Bleeding Ink (aka Edna Pellen)

2. Include the graphic somewhere in your post (or make your own).

You can see it at the top of this post ;) 

3. Answer the questions truthfully and honestly.

Okie Dokie! 

4. Tag three bloggers

Will Do :) 

The Questions! 

Started a novel that you didn't finish

Probably, can't think of a specific one at the moment...

Written a novel completely by hand

Nope... 

Changed your protagonist’s name halfway through a draft

Ehh no way... I spend hours... days picking the perfect name... I don't go changing it willy nilly...

Written a story in a month or less

Yep... I've had to do it in a week...  

Fallen asleep while writing.

Ehh not that I remember...

Corrected someone’s grammar irl (in real life)/online.

I'm terrible at grammar... 

Yelled in all caps at yourself in the middle of a novel.

Yes, when I was editing last week I bolded and yelled in all caps to remember something...

Used “I’m writing” as an excuse.

Me??? Pfft never... Okay... maybe once... I have to be honest here... all the time...

Killed a character that was based on someone you know in real life.

:0 No way... 

Used pop culture references in a story.

Not that I remember

Written between the hours of 1 a.m. and 6 a.m.

Not necessarily written... but I have done writing related things...

Drank an entire pot of coffee while writing.

Not yet...

Written down dreams to use in potential novels.

Don't think so...

Published an unedited story on the Internet/my blog/Wattpad.

Excerpt, yes. whole story... NO WAY! 

Procrastinated homework/schoolwork because I wanted to write.

Hmmm did you ask a question? Was I supposed to be doing math???

Typed (or handwritten) so long that my wrists hurt.

Ooh yes....

Spilled a drink on my laptop/computer (or notebook or typewriter) 

while writing.

Not yet... (thank goodness) 

Forgotten to save my work/draft.

Unfortunately, yes...

Finished writing a novel.

Yeppers peppers! It's gonna be published this spring!

Laughed like an evil villain while writing a scene.

Not that I remember...

Cried while writing a scene.

It's come pretty close...

Created maps of my fictional worlds.

No, I stick to Historical Fiction so I gotta find my own... 

Researched something shady for my novel.

Maybe... I'm a writer.... 

Okay! for the 3 lucky bloggers! 

S. J. at When Ice Sings and Stars Fall

Cressida Vanguard at Cressida's Universe

Eliza Noel at Eliza Noel Author

Okay and now y'all get to answer the questions I did so here is the list!

1. Started a novel that you didn't finish

2. Written a novel completely by hand

3. Changed my protagonist’s name halfway through a draft

4. Written a story in a month or less

5. Fallen asleep while writing.

6. Corrected someone’s grammar irl (in real life)/online.

7. Yelled in all caps at yourself in the middle of a novel.

9. Used “I’m writing” as an excuse.

10. Killed a character that was based on someone you know in real life.

11. Used pop culture references in a story.

12. Written between the hours of 1 a.m. and 6 a.m.

13. Drank an entire pot of coffee while writing.

14. Written down dreams to use in potential novels.

15. Published an unedited story on the Internet/my blog/Wattpad.

16. Procrastinated homework/schoolwork because you wanted to write.

17. Typed (or handwritten) so long that your wrists hurt.

18. Spilled a drink on your laptop/computer (or notebook or typewriter) while writing.

19. Forgotten to save your work/draft.

20. Finished writing a novel.

21. Laughed like an evil villain while writing a scene.

22. Cried while writing a scene.

23. Created maps of your fictional worlds.

24. Researched something shady for your novel.

Alrighty there ya go! My very first blog tag! 

~Mattie May, The Blossoming Writer