Author: phyllisastill

AUTHOR of Historical Fiction and Children's books. It's my desire to draw readers into another place and time where real men, women, and children, lived history and became overcomers, heroes, and heroines. They lived their lives with the same passion, determination, and despair readers may recognize within their own lives. History is lived. What will your story be?

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Character History: Research and Organizational Tips

December 14, 2018

A writer discovers characters by inspiration or by accident. Their stories are so incredible or inspirational they must be shared. The blessing of imagination allows characters to share their personal histories with the writer who becomes the ghostwriter. As a writer of historical fiction, my research requires discovering descriptions, timelines, and eye-witness accounts of real-life … More Character History: Research and Organizational Tips

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Vision of Comfort

August 19, 2018

In the consciousness of morning, but with my eyes still closed, I prayed to Daddy God about my concerns. A vision of a his hand emerged from warm shades of light. His white-robed arm reached across the oak-stained table toward my child-sized hand and gently covered it.

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Bad Parenting Day?

January 25, 2018

Remember the joy of learning you would be a parent? You dreamed of your child’s future. Maybe you figured out how old you would be when your child graduated from high school. But what if, by the time your daughter was seven-years-old, she was screaming, “I want to die.” This happened to Charity Marie. “Time … More Bad Parenting Day?

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About My Drabble

January 16, 2018

There is a niche for readers who like quick reads and for writers who love creating shorter than normal stories. A blog called, The Drabble, offers the challenge of writing fiction, non-fiction, or poetry of 100 words or less. Give it a try. My story was inspired by a co-worker in Branson Mo. who was … More About My Drabble