armour // nanowrimo

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this morning started at 5am. or rather, i wanted it to begin at this early hour.

however, i found myself dozing off instead of beginning my writing adventures.

so i suppose this morning started at 7:30am. i opened my laptop and stared at the blank Microsoft WORD document. then i started to type.

the document is no longer blank. now it is the home for 3,128 words and counting. it's the home for my dreams now.

i'm learning how to turn words into life. i've done this before, you know, but not like this. i've written a 50,000 word novel before. i've done NaNoWriMo twice before. but i'm doing this my way now.

i'm wearing armour this time. 

word armour, i suppose. 

i would rather my critics be paintbrushes that breathe. but i know they'll be cannons instead.

but i have to learn to let their bullets clang against my armour. i know they might dent a bit, might break my heart just a bit.

but it's my work. 

they can't do this for me.

this is one of those things that is between me and the Author of life and a keyboard of twenty-six letters.

these are my dreams in black and white dots and dashes.

i'm turning them into a dreadlocked girl dressed in purple with magic in her eyes.

this is just the start.

{because of NaNoWriMo, i am not going to do an elaborate giveaway winner announcement post. i do hope you will all forgive me. the winners, in order of items 1-4 are Quinn, Jess, Cassie, and Kimberly. congratulations, lovely ladies! please email me with your information with 48 hours to claim your items!} 

turning pages {September Giveaway Winners}

fall is here. 


officially. 


and hand-in-hand with the end of summer comes the end of September's fantasy giveaway. 


the blessings i have received from each of the beautiful artists involved has been more than i can say, and the amount of entries was mind-blowing to me.


you all have blessed me once again. 


and now the time has come to announce the four beautiful winners, chosen via Random.org. 


please join me in congratulating: 

Mary-Kate -- bitter purity, authoress of this is just my temporary home, winner of item no. 1: the Ice-Fruit necklace from anafiassa. 

I would most definitely go to Hogwarts. (I'm still waiting for my letter :D)

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Sara Elizabeth -- princess & my God is vow, authoress of Daughter of the King, winner of item no. 2: "Lucy" -- Narnian-inspired earrings from Bramblewood Fashion

I would love the chance to travel through Alagaesia (as a dragon rider/elve of course) on the back of Saphira. 

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Heather -- floral, authoress of RainingSilence, winner of item no. 3: Harry Potter Snape & Patronus Charm necklace from PrettyLittleCharmsUK

If I could step into any book it would be Peter Pan. Oh how I would love to visit Neverland!

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Amaranthine -- meaning unknown, authoress of Amaranthine Forever, winner of item no. 4: Harry Potter snitch locket from PrettyLittleCharmsUK

I would step into the world of Harry Potter. XD

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my delight for you all is beyond words. please send me an email (dramaticelegance1009 [at] yahoo [dot] com) accepting your gift, along with your mailing address. 

may you never stop searching for these world you ache to experience

all within those touchable pages. 

winner (August Giveaway Winners)

the time has come again.

the entries have been given. the gifts have been beautiful.

and now the winners are to be chosen.

i cannot thank Molly and Claire enough for everything they have done to make this a place of charm and delight.

and now, please join me in congratulating the three winners of this inspired giveaway, chosen via Random.

Melody -- beautiful song or strain of music, authoress of Vividry, winner of item no. 1: afternoon coffee petite glass earrings. 

A dream I have yet to complete... being able to play a song on the violin... something that sounds beautiful. 

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Ashley -- vision, authoress of Cherry-O, winner of item no. 2: any scrabble pendant of her choice. 

 Own a little white and green cottage in Ireland, surrounded by a lovely rose garden and a white picket fence. I think I'll have a cat or two lounging in the window seat. A tea table is spread out every day, and it will be my little heaven on earth. There I will write my great masterpieces and be known around the world as a dreamer or dreams.

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Destiny -- fate, authoress of Adorkable, winner of item no. 3: any scrabble pendant of her choice

Always wanted to go to Paris and bring along a vintage camera that works!

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my delight for you all is beyond words. please send me an email (dramaticelegance1009 [at] yahoo [dot] com) accepting your gift, along with your mailing address. 

for those of you who won the scrabble pendants, please also send a link to which one you would like from Claire's shop. 

may blessings abound

and may your dreams never grow smaller

only bigger. 

Nombre (July Giveaway Winners)

Remember to live, 'cause you're gonna be thrilled to death / When the stars collide and your eyes grow wide. / Take it in with your breath against the glass. ~Owl City, Alligator Sky

I could not be more delighted to be able to announce that the July edition of Inspirational Giveaways is now closed. 

And three beautiful winners have been chosen.

Each and every one of you has been a blessing to me in ways you cannot imagine. Thank you all for your support, love, and beautiful comments. 

Thanks also must be given to Holly at Five Little Gems for her generosity and graciousness toward me and this blog during this process. Her work is truly spectacular, and I could not be more honoured and privileged to feature her artistry here. 

And now...please join me in giving congratulations to the winners, who were chosen using Random's random list maker. 

Jennoelle -- white Christmas fairy, authoress of Unoriginal Originality. Winner of Item No. One: burgundy pearl bar necklace with antiqued gold.

The simple things? Going barefoot. Time to read. Bike rides into town to buy and eat ice cream with friends. Sunburns that eventually fade into tans. Writing in my notebook outside in the sun. Driving with the windows down, sunroof open, and radio turned up loud. Small sweet kittens. Hair blowing the the breeze. Yes, these are the simple things that make me happy during summer.

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Kels -- victorious ship, authoress of The Flip-Flop Farmgirl. Winner of Item No. Two:  Denim blue jade faded nugget bar necklace

The thing that makes me smile in the spring and summer are flowers. I love all of the little daisies that pop up in our yard. 

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Hannah Grace -- God has favoured me, authoress of Walk. Winner of Item No. Three: pink crystal and grey pearl earrings.

The simple things that make me smile...My little brother smiling, his voice, his skinny arms around my neck, his laughter...all of him. Nothing brings a smile or a sad look to my face quicker than he can. I just love him so much. Other girls tend to take their siblings for granted, but not me with Noah. Other things are storms, daisies, toddler girls, the sound of laughter, and vanilla twilight. 

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I could not be happier for the three of you. Please email me or comment with your email address so that I may get these items with you as swiftly as possible. 

August begins in two days. And with it, a new giveaway shall also begin. So I beg of you, keep your eyes open in the coming days. I look forward to walking down this road again with each and every one of you.

Blessings abound.

Never forget to dream. 

Remember to dream because it's gonna be a starry night / over every town, if you look down. / So harmonize with the singing satellites. / Remember to scream because you're gonna be lost for words / When the sparks erupt and they light you up. / Dip your toes in the galaxy 'cause it's yours to explore tonight. ~Owl City, Alligator Sky