Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (153176)

Green Bay, Wisconsin • Age 65

Joined myLot 4 years ago

I am a Christian first, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and an author of four books - Scarred, Manifest Destiny, Stowaway, Freedom's Cry.

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31 Day Writing Tips - Day 23

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (153176) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 2h

Thank you for those of you who look forward to these tips. Today's writing tip concerns the info dump. When you start writing, people tend to start with the backstory and tell everything about the situation and in doing so, lose...

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Rock Painting and a Movie

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (153176) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 6h

Today is Thursday, at least here in the US. Which means it's rock painting day. No, there isn't a picture, yet. Next week. I'm not enthused with today's projects. They didn't turn out how I hoped they would, which only proves...

thursday

rock painting

movie

chitty chitty bang bang

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Growing Old

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (153176) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 12h

As a kid, one of my favorite things was when we would visit Grandma and Grandpa here in Green Bay. I loved walking into Grandma's home, it always smelled great. She was always cooking something. Most often we would go on...

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Daily Bible Study

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (153176) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 16h

Day 2 Titus 2 Titus 2:1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: 2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. 3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behavior as...

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What Time is It

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (153176) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 22 May

I know I'm guilty of it too, wishing people a good day or night when I'm just getting up or ready to go to bed. I don't think about what time zone everyone is in when I write a post, yet, I find it strange when members wish me...

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31 Day Writing Tips - Day 22

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (153176) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 22 May

I'm glad these tips are helping you. Today, I'm going to deviate from writing to publishing, specifically self-publishing. I received a suggestion a few days ago to write on this topic. If you Google self-publishing, you will...

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Daily Bible Study

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (153176) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 22 May

JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE TITUS Day 1 Titus 1 Titus 1:1 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; 2 In hope of...

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31 Day Writing Tips - Day 21

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (153176) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 21 May

Thank you for the wonderful feedback on this series. Today I conclude the science fiction world-building series with culture. Culture ties in everything discussed in world-building - environment, history, inhabitants, religion,...

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Daily Bible Study

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (153176) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 21 May

Day 4 2 Timothy 4 2 Timothy 4:1 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season;...

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31 Day Writing Tips - Day 20

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (153176) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 20 May

I know some of you look forward to these tips and I'm glad I can help. I'm not an expert. This is what I've gleaned in my time as a writer and now author. I'm still going through the world-building points. There are six of...

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Daily Bible Study

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (153176) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 20 May

Day 3 2 Timothy 3 2 Timothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful,...

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Movie Review - The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (153176) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 19 May

Based on a true story. It takes place in the African country of Malawi. It's a very poor country and the weather doesn't cooperate when it comes to planting and harvesting, so the people are hungry. The boy has the opportunity...

movie review the boy who harnessed the wind

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31 Day Writing Tips - Day 19

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (153176) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 19 May

Thank you for your interest in writing tips for novels, short stories, and blogs. It doesn't matter what you write, it helps to know how to write. I hope I have helped you. I am still discussing science fiction and...

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Flooding in Green Bay

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (153176) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 19 May

We've had more than half an inch of rain since last night. The rivers are flooded and this person isn't going to church. There are reports of flooding along the Bay of Green Bay, the Fox, and East Rivers. They are also talking...

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Daily Bible Study

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (153176) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 19 May

Day 2 2 Timothy 2 2 Timothy 2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able...

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31 Day Writing Tips - Day 18

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (153176) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 18 May

Welcome to today's writing tips. I'm still on world-building as there is so much to it that can also apply to other genres, not only science fiction. One of the things you need to concern yourself with in your world is the...

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Are You Kidding Me

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (153176) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 18 May

I'm dumbfounded, really! Shocked even. Do you pay attention to the comments you make on people's posts? Are you forgetting words that would change the meaning and make you seem a little more humane in your answers? Or do you...

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Daily Bible Study

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (153176) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 18 May

JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE 2 TIMOTHY Day 1 2 Timothy 1 2 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace,...

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Time to Leave for the Day

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (153176) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 17 May

I spent more time here than I usually do, but that's okay. I enjoy reading all your posts and interacting. However, it does put a dent in getting work done on my book which is where I'm headed now. Guns of War is coming along...

finished

guns of war

notifications

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31 Day Writing Tips - Day 17

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (153176) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 17 May

Today in world-building, I will discuss the inhabitants of your world. Are your inhabitants a completely different alien race? Are they human or non-human? Are they mythological or magical? Are they monsters? Are they on...

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