http://vividlyalive.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Vivian A. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 01:28:54 GMT 2010-01-02T01:28:54Z 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=281474977930914 Hey Gatherers! Looking for a quick read at a budget friendly price? Free of course. Harlequin's Mira line has made this short story available to read on line. . . . Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:24:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977930914 Vivian A. 2009-12-04T17:24:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910393 Hey Gatherers, HarperCollins has made Lemony Snicket's Bad Beginnings available to read online in its entirety! A great book for young and old readers alike. . . . Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910393 Vivian A. 2009-11-20T17:00:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977885674 Congratulations to all participants it was a close race, and thanks for the fun. Now for the crowning, a medal, and bragging rights good for a year go to: GOLD medalist . . . Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:59:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977885674 Vivian A. 2009-11-05T00:59:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977881960 Intentional or not? During the Wombats 3rd Annual Terrifying Tales contest participating guessers were unable to attribute the author to the tale. So is it mimicry? Or does one's voice change . . . Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:43:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977881960 Vivian A. 2009-11-03T00:43:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977879862 3rd Annual Terrifying Tales Contest   Remember a single vote of 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2, and 1 for the ballot. Entrants that vote for their own ballot will be disqualified. All votes are due . . . Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:55:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977879862 Vivian A. 2009-11-01T15:55:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977856806 This year's delectible offerings include: Bedside Manner by Paul L. - Deleted per author's request Deep Purple by Ken C. Tarantula by Paul L. - Deleted per author's . . . Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:23:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977856806 Vivian A. 2009-10-16T18:23:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853562 Hey Gatherers, HarperCollins has made Barbara Kingsolver's The Poisonwood Bible available to read online in its entirety! CLICK to read Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:39:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853562 Vivian A. 2009-10-14T19:39:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853333   Autumn leaves crunching Shrieking spirits chill the bones Souls seek, refuge breaks Once again I call forth the Wombats to gather around the campfire. Sacrifices . . . Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:25:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853333 Vivian A. 2009-10-14T17:25:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977845284 It's that time of the year again. Yes. Time to write horror. Now while there are a few among the wisdom who find this an easy task and slide right in, there are just as many who resist and deny. Why? . . . Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:02:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977845284 Vivian A. 2009-10-09T04:02:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818445 Romance fans HarperCollins has the following title available to read in its entirety: The Perils of Pleasure by Julie Ann Long Enjoy! Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:09:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818445 Vivian A. 2009-09-23T23:09:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977822745 Hey Gatherers: LJ Smith's The Vampires Diaries: The Awakening Debbie Ford's 21 Day Consciousness Cleanse Deborah Carroll and Stella Reid's Nanny 911 Betty Smith's A Tree Grows in Brooklyn . . . Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:21:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977822745 Vivian A. 2009-09-23T03:21:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818438   Romance fans HarperCollins has the following title available on their Full Access Preview: The Lady Chosen by Stephanie Laurens Enjoy! Sat, 19 Sep 2009 05:04:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818438 Vivian A. 2009-09-19T05:04:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977804570 Beast. Well beast is better than boring. What is your sure fire trick for giving a character zing? What makes your character worth reading about rather than passing by at the bus stop? How . . . Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:21:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977804570 Vivian A. 2009-09-08T19:21:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977767405 Bremen located in northwestern Germany is a hidden gem. The old town, a small island in the Weser River, was surrounded by fortifications, a wall. Though the old wall had been removed the city council . . . Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:52:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977767405 Vivian A. 2009-08-08T15:52:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977731994 Like a petal, the Bringer of Light plummets, Cast aside. As it was destined, eternally Set apart. Alone. Transformed. Existing on the abandoned, . . . Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:19:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977731994 Vivian A. 2009-08-07T17:19:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977731330 Entering the beginning of July and the garden though under renovation in spots is still blooming. Already on its second or third flush for some of the roses while the fushias produce madly and the shooting . . . Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:39:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977731330 Vivian A. 2009-07-07T18:39:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977713744 Another question for our fine Anatomy professor to address. The question of knee caps came up the other day during a discussion with my daughter. They seem like such silly things really, and do make shaving . . . Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:12:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977713744 Vivian A. 2009-06-17T18:12:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644966 Well you've finally finished your first draft, edited, proof-read, and re-edited your manuscript and now it is time to have another person read your work. Nerve wracking, but necessary. The doubts . . . Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:38:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644966 Vivian A. 2009-04-02T22:38:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977638929 Readers: Probably my personal favorite for Dickens. For those uninitiated, Dickens can be long winded, but this an entertaining and brief tale set during the French Revolution vascilating between Paris . . . Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:53:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977638929 Vivian A. 2009-03-27T15:53:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977638914 For the diehard detective/mystery lovers, Sherlock Holmes is a classic. Enjoy!               ~CLICK to access download~ Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:29:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977638914 Vivian A. 2009-03-27T15:29:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977632026 Just wanted to let all interested parties know that Harlequin has 16 of its books available to download for free! No strings attached. Offered in the following formats: PDF MS Reader . . . Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:16:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977632026 Vivian A. 2009-03-20T15:16:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977631626 Hey Gatherers: Just wanted to let all interested parties know that Harlequin has 16 of its books available to download for free! No strings attached. Offered in the following formats: . . . Fri, 20 Mar 2009 06:12:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977631626 Vivian A. 2009-03-20T06:12:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977495728 Another great year of entries with some new faces and some long lost faces too! I want to thank everyone for submitting, commenting, and voting because without them it wouldnt' work. And now to congratulate . . . Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:02:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977495728 Vivian A. 2008-11-02T22:02:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977494476 WOMBATS 2008 TERRIFYING TALES BALLOT Entries Votes Twins   Teacher's Pet   Night Sounds   Procrustean Bed   Locked . . . Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:15:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977494476 Vivian A. 2008-11-01T05:15:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977494481 This entry was written by Beaker    “Mommy, come and see what’s on the porch!” called Barney.    “Oh, not again,” sighed Mona. She wrinkled her nose at the sight of the . . . Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:18:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977494481 Vivian A. 2008-11-01T04:18:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977494207 Welcome 'Bats to All Hallow's Eve. A night for mischief and merriment, mirth and hopefully not mayhem... ahemmmm. I have been wanting to have the stilettos thread for quite awhile so . . . Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:25:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977494207 Vivian A. 2008-11-01T00:25:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977493586 This entry was written by ML S., Mike    Samie Hammon. She’d traveled from one end of the world to the other. She’d witnessed the mysterious death rituals of the Matis tribe from the darkest . . . Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:46:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977493586 Vivian A. 2008-10-31T04:46:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977492927 This entry was written by ML S., Mike    The day dawned like any other day on Maple Tree Lane. The sun rose in the east, birds sang to welcome the morn and a warm breeze added to the bucolic . . . Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:25:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977492927 Vivian A. 2008-10-30T16:25:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977489857 This entry was written by James R. Stefan walked eagerly toward the last car of the train. "All aboard," shouted the conductor. "Stops at Providence, New London, New Haven, . . . Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:04:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977489857 Vivian A. 2008-10-27T14:04:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977488582 This entry was written by ML S., Mike    Duncan Josephson stood before the massive wood doors wondering how life ever brought him to this place. Many long years of toil in dust filmed . . . Sat, 25 Oct 2008 19:31:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977488582 Vivian A. 2008-10-25T19:31:10Z