` Who doesn't love a soundtrack? As a writer, soundtracks stir the creative juices in my imagination. So how could I pass up the opportunity to blog about a soundtrack giveaway? Soundtrack Giveaway
100 Theme #4: The Darkness and the Light
` This was not originally written for the 100 Theme challenge, however it fitted point four, and I realized it would work well with it. Point #4: Rivals ~*~*~*~ The Darkness and the
100 Theme #3: Not the Enemy
This story exceeded my 1,000 word count goal by about 200 words, but I couldn't make it any shorter. This isn't a favourite story of mine, but it's the best I could come
Photo Manip - King's Daughter
This is a photomanipulation I did based on Psalm 45: 10&11. Can also be viewed here.
Fallen King - Drawing
I randomly sat down the other day to draw a picture. I decided to draw a chess piece. I've no idea why. I have always been intrigued by the quote from The Count
100th Post
Celebrating - ten fun-filled months of blogging, twenty-eight awesome followers, three hundred and ninety-four pages of comments, first writing competition, one page's high of ninety-two views, one hundred and sixty-five referrals from HolyWorlds,
My Mistake
A bump in the road,I happened to trip.Seeming so subtle,But it made me slip. A difference so slightI just didn't see -Gigantic mistakeIt happened to be. To turn back the time!To take the
Set Apart - Poem
~*~*~*~Set ApartBy BushMaid~*~*~*~ I'm different: I'm not like the rest.I don't fit in, I'm strange at best. A square peg forced in a round hole,I do not fit: a lonely soul. Though both
Family Holiday Happenings
If you follow the highway up the coast of NSW Australia towards Queensland, following the chain of beach cities, and you happen to take a certain exit left at some point... If you
Awesome Blogs
Ever since I have been introduced to the blogging world, I have come across the most amazing people who run the most amazing blogs. They are Godly, uplifting, inspiring, encouraging, challenging, laugh-inducing, intriguingly
These Are the Hands - Poem
~*~*~*~These Are the HandsBy BushMaid~*~*~*~ Here are the hands, your father's hands,For you, the ground they tilled.Hands that cradled, spanked, and labouredSo your life might be filled. Here are the hands, your mother's
Introducing...
...my best friend, sidekick, musical partner, comrade in arms: my brother Jacob! I have finally persuaded one of our computers and Jacob to sit down with me and get a recording of him
Distant Friends - Poem
Amazing the friends I've made through the wonders of the internet! Christian sisters and brothers I never knew I had. Such a blessing. ~*~*~*~Distant FriendsBy BushMaid~*~*~*~ Another soul, another face, Spanning across the
A Dream and a True Story
Memorizing Scripture is important, and I must say I have not paid as much heed to it as I should have. However lying in bed one night not long ago, and dreaming up
Blessings Overflow - Poem
~*~*~*~Blessings OverflowBy BushMaid~*~*~*~ No words my tongue can find to voice,No thoughts that I can say;My heart so full I can't keep still -God's praise I must display. My cup so filled, it
The Alone One
I am the alone one. The one who is sitting in the far corner of the cafe with no one else. I am the girl who hides her world behind her sunglasses. I
Weekend Happenings
We went to our town's show this weekend. (Australian equivalent to American fairs) My siblings and I have been going to the yearly show for as long as we can all remember, and
Tears in a Bottle - Manip
Here's a photomanipulation I did during some spare time on a verse I found intriguing. You can also see it in the HolyWorlds Art Gallery. =)
My Burden - Poem
Some thoughts on paper. A late night and a heavy heart coupled with a blank notebook page creates things. ~*~*~*~My BurdenBy BushMaid~*~*~*~ Lashing words that wound like darts,Bruising looks and crushing hearts. Bitter
BOOK!
Ok, so I guess I should probably explain that incomprehensible title. I am excited! Why? Because a very good friend of mine from HolyWorlds is about to publish her first book! I had
100 Theme #2: Behind Bars
Second story in the 100 Theme Challenge. 98 to go... Word #2: Complicated ~*~*~*~Behind BarsBy BushMaid~*~*~*~ A figure crouched in the dark shadows of the building. Though the streetlights lit up most of
Second Runner Up Entry: Dance - Ashley M.
Here is the second runner up story from the story competition. Congratulations, Ashley! Well done! ~*~*~*~DanceBy Ashley M.~*~*~*~ “It’s a shame you have to stand here alone like this.” The young woman did
First Runner Up Entry: A Different Kind of Snake - Jonathan Garner
Here is the first runner up entry of the story competition. Congratulations, Jonathan! ~*~*~*~A Different Kind of SnakeBy Jonathan Garner~*~*~*~ At first Jessica thought the knocking sound was her father’s foot tapping as
Winning Entry: Rain - Katie Daniels
Announcing the winning entry for the writing competition! Well done, Katie! =D ~*~*~*~RainBy Katie Daniels~*~*~*~ The wind sings.The rain pours around me, but on the grass it is silent and there is only
WRITING COMPETITION: The Results!
I am happy to announce, that after a month of reading brilliant entries, umming and arring, much discussion, more reading, more discussion, plenty of thinking, lots of headaches, sleepless nights, (ok, maybe not
100 Theme #1: Prisoner Freed
I've taken up the 100 theme challenge that was posted by Luke the Mindwielder on HolyWorlds. I'm going to attempt writing a 1,000 word short story for each subject in the list of 100
Time Together - Poem
A poem inspired by my dear friend, Bek. ~*~*~*~Time TogetherBy BushMaid~*~*~*~ A final hug, one last embrace;A last long look upon your face.A moment here, the next away:Now living in another day. The
Long Way Home - Drabble
~*~*~*~Long Way HomeBy BushMaid~*~*~*~ I dropped my suitcase on the road, brushing the hair that whipped into my eyes. The track stretched from horizon to horizon, seemingly endless, the breeze creating willy-willy’s in
WRITING COMPETITION: The Mystery
UPDATE! I've extended the deadline for the writing competition for one week, so the new deadline is now the 28th of August. Hopefully that will give some of you a bit more time! =D In
To Know Him - Poem
Art (c) BushMaid ~*~*~*~To Know HimBy BushMaid~*~*~*~ When the day comes - When we all rise: I want to look Deep in His eyes - Open my mouth, Let it be true -
Hearts Made of Stone - Dion DiMucci
This artist is one of the most obscure Christian songwriters that I know of. In fact, for several of his songs, not even the lyrics exist on the web. (I know; I've looked)
Six Word Stories - Five
Six word story time, and a wordle. She wished things that were impossible.~Boredom is the absence of writing.~The silence was saying many things.~The growing weed strangled his heart.~The sunbeams shattered the crystal rainbow.~He
Flame - Drabble
~*~*~*~FlameBy BushMaid~*~*~*~ The flame flickered. Yellow and orange, it danced merrily to a silent tune, casting bizarre shadows. Hints of sapphire blue flashed here and there, as the swaying golden flame wavered in
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