Hey everyone! I hope you're all safe and healthy! I don't usually talk about my life as a homeschooler, but during these new times where a lot more people are trying to homeschool while quarantined, I figured it's as good a time as any! I started homeschooling in 2017 when I started high school. There … Continue reading What I Like About Homeschooling
Author: R.E. Klinzing
Bookshelf Scavenger Hunt!
At Brianna's Books and Randomnesses, I learned about the Bookshelf Scavenger Hunt! Head over to her website to see her scavenger hunt answers. Here's mine, with some help from my baby sister. (All photos are of my actual book copies.) Find an author or title with a "Z" in it. The Book Thief, one of … Continue reading Bookshelf Scavenger Hunt!
Something to Look for When you Begin Editing: Name Changes
In a continuation of last weeks blog post, here is a behind-the-scenes look at something I face in my own editing. Name Changing. Something I don't usually notice until I go back and reread my manuscript or start editing is name changes. I've had multiple cases where a character's name got changed halfway through the … Continue reading Something to Look for When you Begin Editing: Name Changes
Naming Your Characters
"Call me Ishmael."Moby Dick, Herman Melville The name of your main character is usually one of the first things your readers will want to know. That's why it's so important. I mean, have you ever met someone who doesn't have a name? No! One of the most important things to look at when you start … Continue reading Naming Your Characters
Agent Z Needs You. Will You Join the Mission?
I never expected to have memory loss. As a matter of fact, I never thought I would become an agent, especially for an underground agency. Keep reading to see what Agent Z has to say.
Poetry Contest: Inside the Sun
Hey everybody! So, the Riverside County Office of Education is having these weekly art contests. This is the last day for week one, poetry. The theme of the contest is Expressions of Change. Now, I don't usually write poetry, but I decided to enter. When I was younger I wrote poetry all the time until … Continue reading Poetry Contest: Inside the Sun
Hunger Games Trilogy Book Review
Hunger Games Trilogy consists of three books: Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay. The books were written by Suzanne Collins. I have always known of the Hunger Games, but never really understood the popularity until February, last month. It was a Sunday, and my sister and I found the movies on TV! We managed to … Continue reading Hunger Games Trilogy Book Review
My Home Quarantine Activities: Instagram Post
See images of my activities while stuck at home from my Instagram post: Home Quarantine Activities.
What to do When You’re Cooped up in the House.
Right now our world is experiencing something, well, not normal. The Corona virus is causing the world to put many things at a stand-still. For example: schools are being closed. The college I attend has closed campus and postponed classes. So other than my adventures in the front/backyard, I don't really have anywhere to go … Continue reading What to do When You’re Cooped up in the House.
School Visit; Kornblum Elementary School
The week of March 2nd was "Read Across America Week"! I was invited to a 'Meet the Author' and book signing at Kornblum Elementary School in L.A. I had an amazing time! I had a chance to speak with the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classes. In each class I talked about how and why … Continue reading School Visit; Kornblum Elementary School
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