Nearby my house is a small sweetgum tree. Each year, its colors begin to turn long before other hardwoods. Although the change is often due to dry conditions I consider it a reminder that autumn is on the way.
We had a hint of fall this week with some much needed rain and cooler temps. Summer isn’t ready to give up yet, but cool nights, campfires, and fall festivals is just around the corner.
And now, for this week’s writing links:
From Story Empire:
- Pansting Toward an Outline: A Hybrid Approach – P. H. Solomon
- One of These Things is Not Like The Other – C. S. Boyack
- Friday Book Share: Frame 232 (A Jason Hammond Novel) – Me
From Other Fabulous Sites:
- How to Kickstart Your Travel Writing Career – Nicholas C. Rossis
- Endearing Characters – Facets of a Muse
- How to Become a Better Writer With Seven Easy Writing Skills – Just Publishing
- Why We Need Cliches – A Writer’s Path
- Five Crucial Tips for Convincing Action Scenes – Fiction University
- Characters in Conflict – Romance University
- What You Can Accomplish With Determination – Writers in The Storm
- Similes and Metaphors and The Differences Between – Just Publishing
- How to Give Your Readers Unforgettable Moments – The Kill Zone
- Your Writing Needs This Pacing – A Writer’s Path
- Monday Marketing: 3 Quick Tips – Lizzie Chantree
- Applying TV Lessons to Chapter Hooks – Writers Helping Writers
- When to Leave Out the “That” – Romance University
- Facebook Marketing – Just Publishing
Joan Hall 
May, June and July are my favorite months but October is near the top, too. As much as I am a “summer girl” I do love autumn. Now that my pool is closed, I’m ready for crisp cool days bursting with vibrant color. I also seem to do my best writing in autumn. Happy Friday, Joan!
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I had to smile. Some years we can still swim in October. But it’s my favorite month.
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I’m jealous of you and Staci! 🙂
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You know I’d rather be in PA than AR, but maybe you’d rather be here, Mae. We’ll be swimming into October easily. Sometimes we don’t close the pool until November. With the heater, we can get at least six months of use, maybe more.
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November? That sounds wonderful. Are pool isn’t heated, so even though we can have warm days through Sept and Oct, the nights get too cold and the temperature drops. Happy swimming!
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I miss the fall foliage back home. The leaves here tend to go from green to brown with not much in between. Sometimes a rather dull yellow. The only place that gets consistent brilliant reds and oranges is the cemetery by the school. I don’t know why. Might make for an interesting plot point.
Fall is my favorite season. I’ll miss my pool, but I’m ready for the change. Lovely picture, Joan. And some great links. Thanks for sharing.
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Oh that sounds like a great plot point. I love the fall colors. Some years we don’t have much. Hoping this year is good.
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Me, too.
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Fall is my favorite time of year, and I’m soooo ready for it.
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Me too, Craig.
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Sweetgum tree-the canary of the forest 😀
Thank you for the kind link!
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I love their brilliant colors. We also have Tupelo trees here. Sometimes their leaves turn deep purple. Have a great weekend!
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I love autumn colours, Joan! Not so much the wetter colder weather, lol. Thanks for the links. Have a great weekend 🙂
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The rain has been hard for me this week because of my osteoarthritis but it was much needed. I prefer the clear, cool days of autumn.
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I love when I see the first tree turning red! I’m a fan of cooler autumn days:)
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Kindred spirits, Denise. Me too!
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