http://dragonldy.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Wendy C. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:18:36 GMT 2010-01-01T21:18:36Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957347 Time to set the scene. Relax, drink egg nog (laced with rum) and enjoy the company of friends. No fuss, no muss.. let's celebrate the third Wombat Christmas.   Music to set the scene Share . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:07:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957347 Wendy C. 2009-12-21T19:07:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977911223 The new world of publishing comes with another set of perils, or does it? There's been a lot of chatter the last few days with the whole HH situation. We all know the options and have opinions on each. . . . Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:44:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977911223 Wendy C. 2009-11-21T05:44:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977885616 There is nothing quite like having a group of like minded people to congregate with.  Some come and then fade away. A few pop in and out while others wander back into the fold and it is as if they . . . Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:24:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977885616 Wendy C. 2009-11-05T00:24:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977849874 Fall is most certainly settling in here in E. WA. We've had two killing frosts, so denial must be set aside. When the weather turns so do my ideas of what sounds good for dinner. The grill will be abandon, . . . Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:41:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977849874 Wendy C. 2009-10-12T16:41:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977834700 The torture has hopefully ended and not spilled onto this article of congratulations and reveals.   Entries   Escape - Paul Harry Potter and the Lost Wizard of Oz - Rand 1st . . . Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:34:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977834700 Wendy C. 2009-10-01T23:34:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816731 In a perfect library, the shelves would be lined with beautifully, well crafted tales, free from error and over wrought prose. News reports would be held to a strict code of conduct, and headlines wouldn't . . . Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:56:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816731 Wendy C. 2009-09-17T21:56:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977765600 I'm being fingered as a published author, mostly by my friends and family. It creates some interestingly short conversations. T:What do you write? M:Romance. T: Oh.  Or squealing, What kind? . . . Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:06:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977765600 Wendy C. 2009-08-06T23:06:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977736413 I've been editing the same ms for a year now, or at least thinking about it most of the time. The ending wasn't right and damnit my characters weren't talking. Just this huge wall. It's been, that . . . Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:11:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977736413 Wendy C. 2009-07-13T23:11:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977733304 This has been a strange year. It isn't often the different types of lilies I have bloom this close to the same time. Enjoy. This bed is mostly Asiatic and Day lilies with Oriental and Turk Cap lilies . . . Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:07:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977733304 Wendy C. 2009-07-09T22:07:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977651369 Officially we are: A convivial group of writers, readers and critics supporting each others' work. A communal bulletin board to post links to your writing, share news, gossip, rants . . . Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:25:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977651369 Wendy C. 2009-04-12T21:25:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977622485 Oh goodness what have you done? I have no idea how we are going to get you out of there. At least the weather is nice, for now. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:40:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977622485 Wendy C. 2009-03-12T23:40:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977622482 Last demonstration room folks.. though not difficult this linking stuff is time consuming. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:37:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977622482 Wendy C. 2009-03-12T23:37:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977622479 Mrs. Winchester was a very short woman, who also had arthritis. Many of the stairs in the house are lowrisers, such as these. They are treacherous to persons of a normal height,  be careful. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:33:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977622479 Wendy C. 2009-03-12T23:33:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977622478 Perhaps we'll find a hint of Spring in here. No? Oh well. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:28:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977622478 Wendy C. 2009-03-12T23:28:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977622474 Such a pity to be thrown out of the house. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:26:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977622474 Wendy C. 2009-03-12T23:26:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977622464 Arguably the most beautiful Tiffany window in the house receives no direct sunlight. It faces into a court yard. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:23:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977622464 Wendy C. 2009-03-12T23:23:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977622460 Mrs. Winchester could send her position and request from anywhere in the house to this box, located near the kitchen, so the staff would know what she needed. No, it doesn't work anymore. . . . Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:18:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977622460 Wendy C. 2009-03-12T23:18:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977622456 I'd love to take a turn around the ballroom with you Sy! Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:14:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977622456 Wendy C. 2009-03-12T23:14:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977622450 Surprises are to be expected.     I don't think finding Simon in the parlor, on this particular piece of furniture is much of a surprise.   Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:10:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977622450 Wendy C. 2009-03-12T23:10:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977619668 Welcome, welcome one and all. If you are new to our little group, please note; We are presently using alter-egos (fake wombat ids). Some of us are real and some of us are make believe too.  It . . . Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:06:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977619668 Wendy C. 2009-03-12T23:06:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977596521 It's time for a PAR-TEY! Judi, Dana, Lisa, Dale and Wendy's birthdays. Sy has a lovely lady in his life. Our most successful Valentine's contest. Pat B is close . . . Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:39:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977596521 Wendy C. 2009-02-16T17:39:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977595878   by  J.C. Alexander Member since: August 2, 2007 The Wombat Lexicon October 06, 2007 10:54 PM EDT (Updated: July 14, 2008 12:29 AM EDT) views: 224  | . . . Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:14:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977595878 Wendy C. 2009-02-16T01:14:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977591337 You are cordially invited to The Writin' Wo mbats Mystery Weekend Ball. At a virtual recreation of the historic Winchester House in San Jose, CA. . . . Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:56:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977591337 Wendy C. 2009-02-11T18:56:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977588365 We've been going full steam on a number of meaty issues. Many of us are either gearing up or in the throes of marketing.  Some of us are in retreat licking wounds getting ready to start the process . . . Sun, 08 Feb 2009 23:41:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977588365 Wendy C. 2009-02-08T23:41:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977557294 It takes along time for me to see the need to 'redo' parts of my books. I love them so. Each word is a cell of the greater whole. As most of you know I completely scrapped the beginning of . . . Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:16:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977557294 Wendy C. 2009-01-08T18:16:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977528105 Two people are reportedly scouting Goodwill and Public health clinics with gifts of $100.00 bills. There is still light in this dim world. <a href=http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081206/ap_on_re_us/secret_santa=Secret . . . Sat, 06 Dec 2008 23:32:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977528105 Wendy C. 2008-12-06T23:32:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977516521 The official Christmas shopping season opens on Friday. Hordes of merry makers hopped up on turkey and cranberries will flock, at ungodly hours, to retail stores. They are looking to be the . . . Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:12:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977516521 Wendy C. 2008-11-24T20:12:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977499878 I'm probably going to get blasted for this, but I really don't care. A MSNBC reporter reached down to pet (I assume) a surprised Barney, first dog, and got himself bit. Given . . . Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:10:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977499878 Wendy C. 2008-11-06T23:10:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977497590 It happens. We're writing along and BAM! one of our characters drops dead. Perhaps you planned for it, or maybe your heroine pulls her gun to save the hero, taking everyone by surprise. Cassie, . . . Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:40:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977497590 Wendy C. 2008-11-04T17:40:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977486036 Welcome to No Whine Just Champagne for October 23rd 2008. Thanks for having me host Pat, now let’s see if I’m worthy.   My writing has been described as edgy and gritty. I’m not sure . . . Thu, 23 Oct 2008 02:27:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977486036 Wendy C. 2008-10-23T02:27:05Z