Sara Reads Things

Over the last couple of years, I've had some amazing opportunities to write for blogs, web pages and publications. I'm not saying I'm an expert by all means, but there is something about sharing your writing with the world that draws me closer to freelancing and away from the normal mainstream jobs. Freelancing comes in all shapes and forms, writing styles and opportunities, but today I wanted to share a few tips with you that helped me over come my fears of putting myself out there. 1. There is always fear - Its the truest statement that anyone can ever say. Putting yourself out in the world for everyone to see, being vulnerable with your craft is hard. Not everyone will give you the support you will need and want. Not everyone will like your style of writing. It's going to happen and the best thing you can do is jump in feet first and worry about the fear later. 2. Find yourself a community - I've been lucky enough to find a community of writers online tha...

Back again with some more movies that you may or may not want to see. Read on to find out how I rated these titles... A Good Day to Die Hard (2013) - I have to say that I love all the Die Hard movies and that I own them all except this one on DVD. You just can't go wrong with Bruce Willis and then to add Jai Courtney who could potentially carry on the series since he plays John McClane Jr.  If you want action, this movie has it. If you want an awkward reunion between father and son, this movie has it. Do you want betrayal and lies, well guess what, this movies has it. To get your Die Hard fix, click here for the trailer. I can't say enough about this movie and I will gladly give it a 5 out of 5 stars for pure awesomeness! The Scorch Trials (2015) - So I thought the first Maze Runner movie was good. It left me hanging but in a good way and I wanted to see this movie as soon as it came out. This movie though, it really didn't live up to its name. The kids d...

One more week until the 4th of July. It just happens to be one of my favorite holidays, but this year is going to be even more special. A young woman that I consider to be a little sister, is getting married. I'm so excited for her! The menu this week is going to be amazing, so please stick around and eat it all up. Monday - Chicken Caesar Wraps Tuesday - Worlds Best Tacos Wednesday - Taco Soup Thursday - Pork Lo Mein Friday - Chicken Stir Fry Saturday - Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches Sunday - Tuna Sandwiches

Today I’m very lucky to be interviewing Danielle Belwater author of "Of Blood and Snow," book two of the Erlanis Chronicles. Hi Danielle, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Tell us a little about yourself and your  background? This is always a tricky question! Like a lot of people I struggle talking about myself. I’m a country girl, and live on a property with my family and all our pets South East of Adelaide, South Australia. When I’m not writing, I’m spending time with my family or decorating cakes. I love being creative in a totally different media. I've always wanted to visit Australia, It's on my bucket list. What are your ambitions for your writing career? I want to finish the Erlanis Chronicles. There is at least one more book in the works, but if I get to the end of writing book 3 and there are more stories to tell, well, I’m just the messenger. I also have a series based in Japanese mythology and a broad, sweeping fantasy series in the pi...

Part Seven The sun was hanging low in the sky by the time I had come up with a plan. It wasn’t going to be easy though, and it relied on the things I had in my backpack and hoped that Chris had brought with him as well. My leg ached as I sifted through the fallen rubble, searching for the bags among the rock, but I ignored it for the most part. Fortunately, they weren’t buried deep and I was able to find them within a few minutes, bringing them back to the shade of the tree to search their content. What I was looking for was anything that I could use to make a sled. There was only one way to get Chris out safely and that was pulling him out with what little strength I had left. In my bag was a sandwich, lighter, a bottle of water and a light rain jacket incase it started to rain. It wasn’t much, definitely not enough to make the sled for Chris. I prayed that the other pack was better stocked then mine was. The zipper was crushed by the rocks that had fallen on it, ma...

OF BLOOD & S now (Erlanis Chronicles, 2) by Danielle Belwater Check out my interview with the author Paranormal/Suspense/Romance/Teen Evernight Teen Publishing/63K Blood is thicker than water, or so the story goes… As fast as Cora can run, there is no escaping the blood that ties her to an ancient, evil past. Amongst the bitter cold and driving snow, Nate must find a way to protect the love of his life, before the darkness falls and Cora is lost to him forever. Buy Links:    Evernight Teen    Amazon     Amazon :   https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Snow-Erlanis-Chronicles-Book-ebook/dp/B01GULS2TI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1465913735&sr=8-2&keywords=Of+BLood+and+Snow Evernight Teen :   http://www.evernightteen.com/of-blood-and-snow-by-danielle-belwater/   Excerpt: 14+ due to adult situations Why? Why did I need to go home? Other than for shelter, no one need...

I'm trying not to post too many pictures of my kittens, but I cant help it. They are just too cute. I shared this picture on twitter with the local new station and they put it on TV during their broadcast. Ah, so adorable! I hope you all had a wonderful father's day? We spent the morning in the garden and then my husband took some time to go kayaking in the Clackamas River. He took some awesome photos of a beautiful day. We also spent some time with the n-laws having root beard (As the boys all it) floats. They loved them. I set up some family favorite meals for you this week. Enjoy! Monday - Spaghetti Tuesday - Chicken Teriyaki Wednesday - Creamy Bruschetta Chicken Thursday - Loaded Chicken Taco Salad Friday - Cheesy Taco Skillet Saturday - Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Sunday - Tuna Sandwiches Up the Clackamas River Oregon City, OR.

I watched some pretty crazy intense movies this week, no lying. I was on the edge of the couch almost the whole time. Its rare for me to see one nail bitter in a month, but to find three in one week is unheard of. You will love these picks. End of Watch (2012) - This movie has Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena. Two outstanding actors that always give you a reason to get into the move. End of Watch is shot in a documentary style from the view of two LA cops. They are known on the streets as bad asses, taking down drug dealers and saving lives when a building is on fire. They take no crap from no one. The good feelings take a turn for the worst when they step on Mexican drug cartel turf. n the end, poo hits the fan and bullets fly. I wont ruin the ending for you because you have to watch it yourself, but you will need your tissue box. The only down side to the movie is every word is the "F" word. Every word. I couldn't let the kids anywhere near the living room when I...

It seems like more and more these days we are losing young people to senseless tragedies and accidents. It's really heart braking. These young people whether they are actors or not should be remembered for the amazing people they were. If you haven't heard by now, actor Anton Yelchin was found pinned by his car during the morning hours of June 19th. By the time anyone came for him he was already gone. It seems to be a terrible accident that took this young man's life. In honor of all the achievements in film that Anton has made, lets take some time this week to watch one of his movies. I've compiled a list of movies that I have personally seen of his and would recommend to anyone. Any of the new Star Trek reboots. Star Trek (2009)   Star Trek - Into Darkness (2013)   Fierce People (2005)   Alpha Dog (2006) Terminator - Salvation (2009)     ...

Part Six, My sobs came out uncontrollably as I sat under the oak tree and let the day wither away around me. My vision was blurred and I was beginning to feel the pressure in my head from a long hard cry, not to mention the ache in my leg that was driving me nuts. In the distance I thought I heard my name being called. Shelby, Shelby . At first I ignored it. There wasn’t anything there, but as the nose came closer and I was sure that my name was being called, I wiped the tears from my eyes and stumbled to my feet. “Who’s there?” I called out into the forest hoping that whoever was coming could help me get Chris back to the road. “Is somebody there?” The forest was quiet again. I listened for the sound of foot steps coming closer through the underbrush, but there was nothing. My name wasn’t being called anymore. The birds had stopped chirping and the wind no longer rustled the leaves in the canopy above. There was nothing, not even the sound of the river close by. ...