Good morning, class! Alas, summer came to an end far too quickly, and children everywhere are once again at their studies. Can you smell the notebook paper and pencil shavings, the hint of chalk dust in the air? Do you hear the crackle of a brand new vinyl three-ring binder? Can you feel the heft of a textbook in your …
Using the right/write word at the right/write time
Good morning, students! It’s so nice to see you all in your places with bright, shining faces. I’ve decorated my classroom with beautiful spring flowers just for you! All right, shall we– Excuse me, you there in the back row. Disrespect for grammar will not be tolerated. Careful, dearie, or I’ll send you out in the hallway to write 1,000 …
The Lowly Comma: A little respect, please!
Greetings, class! I’m simply delighted Myra permitted me to return with another lecture. The first order of business, however, will be a pop quiz, because Grammar Queen really must assess your comma skills before the lecture begins. Please mark each of these sentences correct or incorrect, and be prepared to explain your reasons: 1. Charlotte visited the palace to see …
Remembering Shadow
When I began my original draft of this blog post one week ago, I was happy and hopeful in the belief that Shadow’s health was stabilizing and that we’d have him with us awhile longer. But the very next day—Wednesday, January 10—he took a sudden and dramatic turn for the worse, and within hours we made the painful decision to …
GQ Wishes You a Happy and Grammatically Correct New Year!
Good morning, students, and may I wish each of you a happy, productive, and grammatically correct New Year! Yes, there is nothing like the start of a new year for resolving never again to commit grammatical faux pas. And the best way to avoid such embarrassment is to learn and remember the rules. That is why Grammar Queen has consented …
Grammar Queen has moved!
Good morning, class. Welcome to my new classroom location, right here on Myra’s blog! I hope you will visit often and work diligently to keep up with your studies! Our subject today concerns . . . yes, you are correct: grammar. An understanding of proper grammar is essential no matter your vocation, but especially so for writers, who certainly do …
Grammar Queen is moving!
For all Grammar Queen’s faithful students who have been attending her classes in Seekerville for the past few years, we have a very special announcement: Grammar Queen is moving to Myra’s blog! Yes, beginning shortly, GQ will share her wit and wisdom right here on this site. To go directly to class, just look for “Grammar Queen” in the drop-down …
Castles in the Clouds wins NERFA Inspirational Category!
Delighted to announce that Castles in the Clouds won the Inspirational Category of the 2017 National Excellence in Romance Fiction Awards!
More honors for Castles in the Clouds!
Wow! I am beyond thrilled to announce that Castles in the Clouds is up for another award! Got the call yesterday letting me know the book is a finalist for the Georgia Romance Writers Maggie Award for Excellence! Here’s the complete list of finalists in the Romance with Religious or Spiritual Elements category: Laurel Blount, A Family for the Farmer Editor: Giselle Regis, …
Castles in the Clouds finals in the NERFA contest!
Delighted to announce another contest final for Castles in the Clouds! Just received word that the book is a finalist in the inspirational category of the First Coast Romance Writers National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award. So thankful for the recognition this book has received!