Daily Writing Challenge, Day #20

My Word-of-the-Day Challenge Directions: Use the Word of the Day from Merriam-Webster.com from the month of August in a scene; each day’s post must be a continuation of the previous day’s post. Word count limit: 150 words August 20, 2021, Merriam-Webster Word of the Day: aghast (adj.) Definition: : struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset Squinting in the morning sun, … Continue reading Daily Writing Challenge, Day #20

Daily Writing Challenge, Day #19

My Word-of-the-Day Challenge Directions: Use the Word of the Day from Merriam-Webster.com from the month of August in a scene; each day’s post must be a continuation of the previous day’s post. Word count limit: 150 words August 19, 2021, Merriam-Webster Word of the Day: winnow (v.) Definition: 1a(1): to remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air (2): to get … Continue reading Daily Writing Challenge, Day #19

Daily Writing Challenge, Day #18

My Word-of-the-Day Challenge Directions: Use the Word of the Day from Merriam-Webster.com from the month of August in a scene; each day’s post must be a continuation of the previous day’s post. Word count limit: 150 words August 18, 2021, Merriam-Webster Word of the Day: defenestration (n.) Definition: 1: a throwing of a person or thing out of a window // assassination … Continue reading Daily Writing Challenge, Day #18

Daily Writing Challenge, Day #17

My Word-of-the-Day Challenge Directions: Use the Word of the Day from Merriam-Webster.com from the month of August in a scene; each day’s post must be a continuation of the previous day’s post. Word count limit: 150 words August 17, 2021, Merriam-Webster Word of the Day: tousle (v.) Definition: : DISHEVEL, RUMPLE Susan stood frozen beside the table with dessert plates in her … Continue reading Daily Writing Challenge, Day #17

Daily Writing Challenge, Day #16

My Word-of-the-Day Challenge Directions: Use the Word of the Day from Merriam-Webster.com from the month of August in a scene; each day’s post must be a continuation of the previous day’s post. Word count limit: 150 words August 16, 2021, Merriam-Webster Word of the Day: bromide (n.) Definition: 1: a binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as … Continue reading Daily Writing Challenge, Day #16

Daily Writing Challenge, Day #14

My Word-of-the-Day Challenge Directions: Use the Word of the Day from Merriam-Webster.com from the month of August in a scene; each day’s post must be a continuation of the previous day’s post. Word count limit: 150 words August 13, 2021, Merriam-Webster Word of the Day: kvell (v.) Definition: : to be extraordinarily proud : rejoice At the front desk of the police station, a … Continue reading Daily Writing Challenge, Day #14

Daily Writing Challenge, Day #12

My Word-of-the-Day Challenge Directions: Use the Word of the Day from Merriam-Webster.com from the month of August in a scene; each day’s post must be a continuation of the previous day’s post. Word count limit: 150 words August 12, 2021, Merriam-Webster Word of the Day: callow (adj.) Definition: : lacking adult sophistication : immature Tucked into a desk against the wall outside … Continue reading Daily Writing Challenge, Day #12

Daily Writing Challenge, Day #11

My Word-of-the-Day Challenge Directions: Use the Word of the Day from Merriam-Webster.com from the month of August in a scene; each day’s post must be a continuation of the previous day’s post. Word count limit: 150 words August 11, 2021, Merriam-Webster Word of the Day: nimrod (n.) Definiton: 1 : hunter 2 : idiot, jerk “You’re right, Susan. I’m sorry.” Entertained by … Continue reading Daily Writing Challenge, Day #11