Kim McMahill

There are quite a few days recognized in February. Some are a little silly like Feed the Birds Day. Others, like Ash Wednesday are very significant as it is the first day of the Christian season of Lent. During Lent, which lasts for 46 days, Christians fast and give up things the like. Also significant is that 2020 is a Leap Year, which means February has 29 instead of 28 days this year. Here’s a peek at a few of the days to remember this month. February 2 –   Groundhog’s Day and Super Bowl Sunday February 3 –   Feed the Birds Day February 12 – Lincoln’s Birthday February 14 – Valentines Day February 15 – Singles Awareness Day February 17 – President’s Day February 22 – Washington’s Birthday February 25 – Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) February 26 – Ash Wednesday February 29 – Leap Day (once every four years February has an extra day)

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." — Mark Twain

Nothing worse than being drawn to a man who has the power to destroy you - A Foundation of Fear .

“ May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. ” Edward Abbey

There is no better motivator for danger and drama than money. Learn more in A Foundation of Fea r.

“Through travel I first became aware of the outside world; it was through travel that I found my own introspective way into becoming a part of it.” Eudora Welty

There are a number of different point of view (POV) techniques a writer can employ such as first person (“I”), third person (“she”), omniscient (all-knowing), and variations on these techniques. One of my favorites to read and what I prefer to use when writing my novels is multiple limited third person POV. Multiple third person  POV involves writing separate scenes from the viewpoints of each of the characters. However, one character is generally more closely followed throughout the story, and is typically a main character. The limited third person point of view with multiple narrators is a traditional story-telling technique used by writers to increase suspense, tension, and a sense of crisis. Two different ch apters may contain scenes taking place at exactly the same time, just in different locations. To keep multiple points of view straight, it is common to switch viewpoints from one chapter to another. Some readers aren’t overly fond of this technique. Personally, ...

Here’s what’s happening in January. January 4 – Trivia Day January 5 – National Bird Day January 10 – Houseplant Appreciation Day January 20 – Martin Luther King’s Birthday (Actual Birthday 1/15/1929) January 25 – Chinese New Years and Opposite Day January 26 – Australia Day (flag below)