valerie writes

Life

  • Thirty Things that Make Me Happy

    Good afternoon. It’s been a busy day here. So, let’s get to this prompt. I don’t know if I have thirty things, but we’ll see how close I get. Okay, there are my thirty. I didn’t think I would get… Continue reading

  • Joyful Habit

    Asking for just one habit that brings joy is almost impossible. Writing is a habit I cannot do without and brings me countless joy, especially when I finish a story. However, the most relaxing habit that brings both joy and… Continue reading

  • My Curiosity

    I’m curious about a lot of things. Being curious leads me to research, which leads to stories. Right now, I’m curious about the solar system, galaxy, and creating a good story out of all of it. What are you curious… Continue reading

  • Common Courtesy

    When I was a kid growing up, we didn’t know the phrase random act of kindness. I was taught to respect my elders and those who needed help. It was common courtesy. When I saw someone who needed help, I… Continue reading

  • Describing Myself

    You can’t see me, so how do I describe myself? I would need to know why you can’t see me. In the age of technology and communication today, methods of description are vast. As a novelist, I use words to… Continue reading

  • Parents Traditions

    While my parents were alive, we gathered as a family on every holiday. I could not attend those gatherings until my husband got out of the military and we moved back home. One thing I noticed about every holiday gathering… Continue reading

  • Atypical Day

    Today is anything but typical. I’m on the third day of my fast. I just got the phone call from the surgery center. I need to be there by 7 AM tomorrow morning. That makes me very happy. It means… Continue reading

  • Describing Me

    Okay, who am I. What do you want to know about me? You could call me a Jesus Freak. I love Jesus more than my life. That’s the way it’s supposed to be. I love writing. I have nine published… Continue reading

  • My Favorite Dinosaur

    My favorite is the Brachiosaurus because he is a herbivor. He doesn’t eat people only plants. I wouldn’t mind seeing that one come back. However, there’s no place for the dinosaur anymore. What is your favorite dinosaur? Let me know… Continue reading

  • If I Won Two Free Plane Tickets I Would Go …

    My first choice would be Alaska. It’s number one on my bucket list. I want to see as much of Alaska as possible and take in all of its beauty, see its wildlife, and the Aurora Borealis. My second choice… Continue reading