Tag Archives: writing

2026: The Three Ps of Writing

Posted on August 23, 2026 by peggylchambers

A few years ago, I was invited to the public library in Enid and asked to teach children to write. I prepared a presentation for young children using simple tools and I took my presentation to the kids. When I … Continue reading →

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2026: Do-it-Yourselfers

Posted on August 16, 2026 by peggylchambers

            We’re do-it-yourselfers. Old ones. And this morning we were up to standards with our abilities.             With all the news about Taylor Farms and lettuce lately, I had a conversation with friends about produce. My refrigerator looked like the … Continue reading →

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2026: Spark Your Imagination

Posted on August 9, 2026 by peggylchambers

I turned in a book yesterday and I wait to see what the publisher thinks. I poured my heart and soul into it, and now I wait to see if it is good enough. But it was full of my … Continue reading →

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2026: The Summer Heat

Posted on July 26, 2026 by peggylchambers

                It’s hot! That is putting it mildly. The center of the country is hosting the heat dome this week, and we are getting triple digit temperatures. When you add in the humidity the Great Plains brings, that increases it … Continue reading →

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2026: Blog Number Two

Posted on June 28, 2026 by peggylchambers

This is the second blog I’ve written this morning. I try to get an idea during the week and let you know what is going on in my life (if you’re interested) or some great event that I want to … Continue reading →

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2026: Great First Lines, “First of all, we Were Drinkin'”

Posted on June 14, 2026 by peggylchambers

Every story needs a great first line. It is how you hook your reader. It tells them what the story will be about and makes them want to read it.  Some great examples are: House of Night – P. C. … Continue reading →

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2026: The Taj Mahal

Posted on May 24, 2026 by peggylchambers

I am writing a new children’s book about world-wide artifacts and places of honor. The main character of the book visits many ancient ruins and learns lessons wherever she goes. And I am learning so much! Lately I’ve been researching … Continue reading →

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2026: Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 10, 2026 by peggylchambers

It’s Mother’s Day! And a day of remembrance. My mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother are long gone, but not forgotten. I’ve been thinking of them this week probably because of the upcoming holiday. I went to see a woman who was … Continue reading →

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2026: Wooden Children Display for CASA

Posted on March 29, 2026 by peggylchambers

April is National Child Abuse Month in Garfield County, Oklahoma. Years ago, my husband was a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), and we still support them. Our community has come together to make wooden children representing abused or neglected children … Continue reading →

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2026: Conference and Festival Season

Posted on March 15, 2026 by peggylchambers

It’s that time of year again. No, not tornado season, though that is always on our minds. It’s contest and conference season if you are a writer. I inventoried my books the other day and decided I needed to order … Continue reading →

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