Author Archives: TommiaW

Friday Fast One

Posted on September 5, 2014 by TommiaW

Oh the mischief to behold With all these pages I can fold! Patterned, plain or polka dot Rules to origami – not a lot. Basic folds and folding hints Then again, imagine prints With etchings made Or surfaces raised. Oh the … Continue reading →

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Thursday’s Random Thought

Posted on September 4, 2014 by TommiaW

 “I’m going to write again. Tired of being a former writer.” –  kg A friend of mine kindly let me take this line from her. It sums up how I’m feeling. I’ve put many fun habits on a shelf and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday’s Words – Part 2

Posted on September 3, 2014 by TommiaW

Because sleep is too logical and these two new books are too great not to share: Victoria Bastedo’s Roots Entwine is a fantastical young adult adventure about Joaquin’s journey. Deborah DuBois’ book, Long Before Time is worth the time to read! (the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday’s Words

Posted on September 3, 2014 by TommiaW

    The writers that make up FreeValley Publishing have been busy! In addition to the previous collection of published works available on the local festival tour (next stop, the Snoqualmie Block Party, September 20th!) Here’s a quick spotlight on a … Continue reading →

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Tuesday’s Tchaikovsky

Posted on September 2, 2014 by TommiaW

Some of the choices I’ve made of late had my mind exploding, akin to Tchaikovsy’s 1812 Overture, complete with the swirling notes of the flutes (or my spinning out of control in simplicity planning) to the pounding explosions of the … Continue reading →

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Monday Moment

Posted on September 1, 2014 by TommiaW

The last reach of summer Temperatures cooling Schooling beginning Chronos winning The once vibrant colors Wait for the Fall When shades of red Create the bed On the ground With orange With brown But not before Summer’s last reach.

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Release Party You Won’t Want to Miss! Dawn of Steam: Gods of the Sun

Posted on August 21, 2014 by TommiaW

Originally posted on FreeValley Publishing:
The second book in the Dawn of Steam series, DAWN OF STEAM: GODS OF THE SUN will be out soon, and the RELEASE PARTY is SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th, at the AFK E&E in Renton, starting about…

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Friday Fast One

Posted on August 1, 2014 by TommiaW

White flowers, red base Beautiful things tucked all over the place. When was the last time you stood still And saw the items on the windowsill? White flowers, red base Busy being busy, a nonstop pace. When was the last … Continue reading →

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Sunday Snapshot

Posted on July 27, 2014 by TommiaW

Still in the green, A moment serene Time to do nothing, just Invite the day in. Some things can wait For tomorrow. In this moment Even nothing is everything Days like this surprise.    

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Saturday Snapshot

Posted on July 26, 2014 by TommiaW

I will not fear The waters blue I will not fear Something new I will not fear Reactions cold I will not fear Perchance to be bold I will not fear -Try or try not I will not fear Giving … Continue reading →

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