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Posted on July 4, 2021 by Tessa

I write a lot of my stories as serial stories using prompts. I have many different stories, the longest one is 50 parts if I am not mistaken. My current one is here and still in progress. You can use … Continue reading →

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If you’re looking for some some horror prompts, check out Laura Nettles’s Blog

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Tessa

I know a lot of you are writers following me, but not sure how many of you are horror writers. If you are looking for good horror prompts check out Laura Nettles Blog. She has only been writing horror short stories … Continue reading →

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Colleen’s 2020 Weekly Poetry Challenge #181 6/10/2020 #Haiku

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Tessa

This Tuesdays Poetry Challenge is for #synonymsonly lively birds sing life’s mysteries sweetly lull Colleens Rules: Tessa – Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses New Author’s Website – http://www.tessadeanauthor.com Author – Old Writing –  http://www.finallyawriter.com About my life –  http://www.tessacandoit.com Author of a book, … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction Challenge – Week of August 9, 2016

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Tessa

Kid’s Soccer – by Teresa Smeigh August 2016 Danny always warmed the bench. The coach didn’t think he was good enough to play with the others. Danny cried every game that he sat out and wished with all his heart … Continue reading →

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Limerick Challenge Week 42: Homonyms

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Tessa

Limerick Challenge Week 42: Homonyms Rules: The prompt for this week is ‘Homonyms’.   ***** My good shoes I have but two. I also have sneakers too. I am usually barefoot! I might walk through soot. It depends on where … Continue reading →

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Limerick Challenge Week 40: Fears

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Tessa

Limerick Challenge Week 40: Fears Rules: The prompt for this week is ‘Fears’. Identify one thing that you fear, a phobia you hold and write a limerick based on that fear or about the ways that phobia secretly thrills you. ***** … Continue reading →

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Limerick Challenge Week 38: Photo Prompt

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Tessa

Limerick Challenge Week 38: Photo Prompt Photo by Dominik Martin Unsplash.com Rules: The prompt for this week is a Photo. Look at the photo below and let your creativity and imagination run wild. Write your limerick based on the photo, … Continue reading →

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#WQWWC – Writers Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge – “Autumn”

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Tessa

https://silverthreading.com/2016/09/14/wqwwc-writers-quote-wednesday-writing-challenge-unity/ Unity in nature, part of God’s Magic. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of Articles, Stories And Poems http://www.tessacandoit.com http://www.finallyawriter.com

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Limerick Challenge Week 37: Dark

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Tessa

Limerick Challenge Week 37: Dark Rules: The prompt this week is ‘Dark’, this means that your limerick should have a dark theme to it. It can be based on a villainous character, horror stories, a dark mood, anything of your choice … Continue reading →

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#WQWWC – Writers Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge – “Autumn”

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Tessa

https://silverthreading.com/2016/09/07/wqwwc-writers-quote-wednesday-writing-challenge-autumn/ Autumn, summer’s end and we think of the promise of Spring. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of Articles, Stories And Poems http://www.tessacandoit.com http://www.finallyawriter.com

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Limerick Challenge Week 36: Fairytale

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Tessa

Limerick Challenge Week 35: Fairytale Rules: The prompt this week is ‘Fairytale’. Who does not love a good fairytale, right? So here’s the thing, this week, base your limerick on a fairytale. You can choose any fairytale that already exists or … Continue reading →

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Limerick Challenge Week 35: Trust

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Tessa

Limerick Challenge Week 35: Trust Rules: The prompt this week is ‘Trust’. The challenge? Well, your limerick must have the word ‘Trust’ in either the first, second or fifth lines. I trust the Lord implicitly To take care of me completely. … Continue reading →

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#WQWWC – Writers Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge – “Comedy”

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Tessa

https://silverthreading.com/2016/08/31/wqwwc-theme-is-comedy-cathartic-or-tragic-yes/ Comedy causes laughter and from there our despair lifts. It is like laughter is the best medicine. Sometimes when my depression is heavy I will try to watch comedies on tv. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And … Continue reading →

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#WQWWC – Writers Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge – “Strength”

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Tessa

#WQWWC – Writers Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge – “Strength” – Silver Threading ~ Fairy Whisperer ~  This has been the story of my life. It hasn’t killed me and I am stronger. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge Theme-“Miracle” #WQWWC

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Tessa

Writer’s Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge Theme-“Miracle” #WQWWC I believe in Miracles. I believe in Jesus.   Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of Articles, Stories And Poems http://www.tessacandoit.com http://www.finallyawriter.com

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#WQWWC – Writers Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge – “Innocence”

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Tessa

#WQWWC – Writers Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge – “Innocence” Innocence in many ways means naive. I am innocent of life’s seamier sides, I can’t believe that bad things happen so often. I prefer to think good of everyone. I am also … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge Theme-“Passion” #WQWWC

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Tessa

Writer’s Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge Theme-“Passion” #WQWWC I believe passion comes from within and it doesn’t matter who you are. Jesus has passion. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of Articles, Stories And Poems http://www.tessacandoit.com … Continue reading →

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#WQWWC – Writers Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge – “Believe”

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Tessa

#WQWWC – Writers Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge – “Believe” I believe in miracles because I believe in God! Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of Articles, Stories And Poems http://www.tessacandoit.com http://www.finallyawriter.com

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#WQWWC – Writers Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge – “Hope”

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Tessa

#WQWWC – Writers Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge – “Hope” We all need to let hope guide our future and not the hurts as most of us tend to do. We can all use hope! Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For … Continue reading →

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#WQWWC – Writers Quote Wednesday Writers Challenge – “Memories”

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Tessa

#WQWWC – Writers Quote Wednesday Writers Challenge – “Memories” Memories are always with us.   Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of Articles, Stories And Poems http://www.tessacandoit.com http://www.finallyawriter.com

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