Daryl Devore's Blog

Daryl Devore's Blog

Thursday 5 December 2019

What a beautiful and powerful statement. Try living it. #yogathoughts, #ThursThoughts #takingashotatit


How am I shining today? By taking a huge breath and doing #PitMad.  I may be "mad" attempting this, but you gotta try.




What's happening in December on Romance -  Sweet to Heat
6 – Fridays in Space
7 – SPOTLIGHT – Kfir Luzzatto - Dead and Busy
8 -  Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday
9 – Author Spotlight – Chelsea Falin - The Growing Roots Series
10 – Author Spotlight –
11 – Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor
12 - SPOTLIGHT – Anthology – Canadian Dreadful
13 – Fridays in Space
14 – SPOTLIGHT – C.L. Charlesworth – The Last Merry Go Round
15 - Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday
16 – NEBT - Author Spotlight – Libby Campbell – Bound to the Admiral
17 – Author Spotlight –
18 - Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor
19 - Thursday #Yoga
20 – Fridays in Space
21 – SPOTLIGHT – Eva Leigh - My Fake Rake
22 – Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday
23 - Author Spotlight – Mimi Barbor – Mischievous Christmas Angel
24 – Blog Closed For Holidays
25 – Blog Closed For Holidays
26 - Blog Closed For Holidays
27 – Fridays in Space
28 – SPOTLIGHT – R.L. Blalock - Under a New Sun
29 -  Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday
30 – NEBT - Author Spotlight – Libby Campbell – Bound to the Past
31 – Blog Closed For Holidays



Friday 29 November 2019

Closeup view of Mars. What an era we live in - we can view other planets. #Mars #Space #NASA #FridaysinSpace


  • NASA ID: PIA23521
  • Center: JPL
  • Secondary Creator Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU
  • Date Created: 2019-10-28
  • Visit JPL Website
The linear depression in this VIS image is part of Idaeus Fossae. Idaeus Fossae is a complex set of channels on the margin of Tempe Terra and Acidalia Planitia. Orbit Number: 78903 Latitude: 37.553 Longitude: 307.559 Instrument: VIS Captured: 2019-09-28 04:45 https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA23521
What's happening in November on Romance -  Sweet to Heat
30 – SPOTLIGHT – Colleen Eccles Penor – Daeios:140 Feet Down

Thursday 28 November 2019

I may not be an Instagram yogi but I am still a yogi. #yoga #yogathoughts

I've been talking about how easy it is to go to yoga - have a body - go to yoga.
Also mentioned you don't have to be perfect - downdog went left and got stuck.
This week - it is the determination that i can do it. TO my own ability. I may not be an Instagram yogi but I am still a yogi.




What's happening in November on Romance -  Sweet to Heat
29 – Fridays in Space
30 – SPOTLIGHT –Collen Eccles Penor - Daeios:140 Feet Down

Friday 22 November 2019

Views from Space - Okata - a small village in northwest Japan. #Earth #Space #NASA #FridaysinSpace

  • NASA ID: PIA23531
  • Center: JPL
  • Secondary Creator Credit: NASA/METI/AIST/Japan Space Systems, and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team
  • Date Created: 2019-10-31
  • Visit JPL Website
Okata is a small village of about 3,000 residents in northwest Japan. It is known internationally for its Solar-car rally. The village consists entirely of land reclaimed from the former Lake Hachirogata, and is mostly below sea level (Wikipedia). The image was acquired August 28, 2012, covers an area of 17.5 by 22.8 km, and is located at 40 degrees north, 139.9 degrees east. https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA23531


What's happening in November on Romance -  Sweet to Heat
23 – SPOTLIGHT – Gina Ardito – Memories in December
24 – Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday
25 - NEBT - Author Spotlight –
26 – Critters on Tour
27 – Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor
28 - Thursday #Yoga
29 – Fridays in Space
30 – SPOTLIGHT – Colleen Eccles Penor – Daeios:140 Feet Down

Thursday 21 November 2019

What happens in my yoga class? This tweet says is all. #yoga #yogathoughts


Last week I posted to do yoga you needed 2 things - a body and go to yoga. I said you didn't have to be perfect to attend class - well, this tweet sums up my abilities in yoga. Yet, I go every week.
I sent this tweet to my yoga teacher. She loved it. And I complimented Fantasy Author for such a hilarious but truthful tweet.

What's happening in November on Romance -  Sweet to Heat
22 – Fridays in Space
23 – SPOTLIGHT – Gina Ardito – Memories in December
24 – Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday
25 - NEBT - Author Spotlight –
26 – Critters on Tour
27 – Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor
28 - Thursday #Yoga
29 – Fridays in Space
30 – SPOTLIGHT – Colleen Eccles Penor – Daeios:140 Feet Down

Friday 15 November 2019

The U.S. Cygnus space freighter approaches the International Space Station #NASA #FridaysinSpace


 Nov. 4, 2019) --- The U.S. Cygnus space freighter approaches the International Space Station carrying over four tons of science experiments, crew supplies and station hardware. NASA astronaut Jessica Meir, with fellow Flight Engineer Christina Koch as her back up, would go on to command the Canadarm2 robotic arm to capture the 12th resupply ship from Northrop Grumman.
 
 

What's happening in November on Romance -  Sweet to Heat
16 – SPOTLIGHT – Anthology – Love Defines Us
17 - Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday
18 – NEBT - Author Spotlight –
19 – Critters on Tour
20 - Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor
21 - Thursday #Yoga
22 – Fridays in Space
23 – SPOTLIGHT – Gina Ardito – Memories in December
24 – Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday
25 - NEBT - Author Spotlight –
26 – Critters on Tour
27 – Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor
28 - Thursday #Yoga
29 – Fridays in Space
30 – SPOTLIGHT – Colleen Eccles Penor – Daeios:140 Feet Down

Thursday 14 November 2019

2 step process for getting started in Yoga #yoga #yogathoughts


That's all you need to do yoga. No, you don't need to be in perfect shape. Yoga is a journey. You may never get down into full splits - BUT...you'll never know until you try.



What's happening in November on Romance -  Sweet to Heat
15 – Fridays in Space
16 – SPOTLIGHT – Anthology – Love Defines Us
17 - Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday
18 – NEBT - Author Spotlight –
19 – Critters on Tour
20 - Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor
21 - Thursday #Yoga
22 – Fridays in Space
23 – SPOTLIGHT – Gina Ardito – Memories in December
24 – Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday
25 - NEBT - Author Spotlight –
26 – Critters on Tour
27 – Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor
28 - Thursday #Yoga
29 – Fridays in Space
30 – SPOTLIGHT – Colleen Eccles Penor – Daeios:140 Feet Down

Thursday 7 November 2019

"Unknown" says a lot of very sound things and here's another one. #yogathoughts


Have you ever thought of that? I hadn't. I'm going to start talking to myself like I talk to the people I love.





What's happening in November on Romance -  Sweet to Heat
8 – Fridays in Space
9 – SPOTLIGHT –
10 -  Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday
11 – NEBT - Author Spotlight – PK Corey – Searching for Home
12 – Critters on Tour
13 – Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor
14 - Thursday #Yoga
15 – Fridays in Space
16 – SPOTLIGHT –
17 - Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday
18 – NEBT - Author Spotlight –
19 – Critters on Tour
20 - Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor
21 - Thursday #Yoga
22 – Fridays in Space
23 – SPOTLIGHT –
24 – Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday
25 - NEBT - Author Spotlight –
26 – Critters on Tour
27 – Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor
28 - Thursday #Yoga
29 – Fridays in Space
30 – SPOTLIGHT –

Friday 1 November 2019

A colony of hot, young stars is stirring up the cosmic scene. #FridaysinSpace

  • NASA ID: PIA13005


  • Keywords: 
  • Center: JPL
  • Secondary Creator Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
  • Date Created: 2010-04-01
  • Visit JPL Website
A colony of hot, young stars is stirring up the cosmic scene in this new picture from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope. The image shows the Orion nebula, a happening place where stars are born.

 
What's happening in November on Romance -  Sweet to Heat
2 - SPOTLIGHT –
3- Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday
4- NEBT - Author Spotlight – BJ Wane – Submitting to Two Doms
5 - Author Spotlight
6 - Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor
7 - Thursday #Yoga
8 – Fridays in Space
9 – SPOTLIGHT –
10 -  Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday
11 – NEBT - Author Spotlight – PK Corey – Searching for Home
12 – Critters on Tour
13 – Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor
14 - Thursday #Yoga
15 – Fridays in Space
16 – SPOTLIGHT –
17 - Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday
18 – NEBT - Author Spotlight –
19 – Critters on Tour
20 - Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor
21 - Thursday #Yoga
22 – Fridays in Space
23 – SPOTLIGHT –
24 – Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday
25 - NEBT - Author Spotlight –
26 – Critters on Tour
27 – Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor
28 - Thursday #Yoga
29 – Fridays in Space
30 – SPOTLIGHT –

Thursday 31 October 2019

A little Halloween story - The Darker Side of Light #horror #Halloween #artist #writer

A Little Halloween Story
Early this year, my local writers’ group and an artists’ group combined forces for an event entitled – Pen and Paint. The writers visited the art studio and chose a number then discovered which painting they were to write a flash fiction for. We did not know who our artist was, nor what the painting was called or what it was about. We could ask questions like – is this an oil painting? or - was this done with a brush or palette knife?, but no specific questions about the work.
Reveal Day was at the local library. The paintings were set up and artist and writer met. A fabulous lady, Carole Jeghers was the artist I had been paired with. My first impression when I saw her painting was joy. I knew I could write something delicious.
The writers were to create a 750-word piece inspired by the painting. We did not have to interpret the painting, just let our creativity free.



If interested in more of Carole’s work - CaroleJeghers.com

The Darker Side of Light

He haunts my dreams. The black sunken eyes. They follow me.
I see them at work. In my reflection. Lifelessly staring at me.
The look of shock. Lips pulled back. Teeth bared.
Wanting to scream.
Can’t.
Blood spattered on his cheek. The mirror. Its trails leaving artistic images on the glass. A work of art. Created by… us. My beginning. His ending.
It was wrong. I am wrong. He is not here. I shouldn’t be here. Why does he stare? He can’t stare. He doesn’t exist.
Yet — he stares at me.
A laugh builds inside. It threatens to bubble out in a maniacal scream. I mustn’t let it. This is my secret.
I know how to make him disappear.
Grabbing a canvas. My brush. Tubes of paint.  Scarlet Red. Ultra Blue. Yellow Ochre.
Mix it. Mix it. Mix it all.
A dab of blue. Yellow. Red. Colour’s not right. More red.
Red.
More red.
Why does it look like blood?
With my palette knife, I scrape and smear paint against the canvas. The oily smell of the paint mixing with the thoughts running through my mind.
My nerves are jumbled. A voice speaks. You are bad. He was bad. He needed to die.
More red.
More blood.
My knife clatters to the floor. I grab the sponge and smear it across the canvas. The red bleeds into the black. The white trails across the grey.
Black. Carbon black. His eyes. Round circles with small pupils. They see me. They see into my soul. They know the truth.
I try to hide. Frenzy overwhelms me.
White paint.
Brushstroke.
Grey smear scratched with the knife. Paint splashes on me. Blue dribbles down my arm. Like the blood on his face.
I wipe my arm. My thumb slides on the splotch of paint, pressing a trail of Indigo down my flesh.
Stepping back, I pause. The mirror. His face. My face looking away. Ignoring his existence. My mouth is wrong. Clawing at the paint, I scrape it away.
Open.
Wide. As if I were screaming.
I want to.
Should I?
No. Others will hear it. This is my secret.
My little secret.
I draw a bubble. That is my scream escaping. Letting the world hear my terror. A silent scream that only I know how loud it is.
My gaze is caught by the eye. My blue eye glaring outward. Burning into my soul. I want to dig it out. Wrench it from my face. Swaths of black smeared over the canvas, burying the eye. Blinding it to see.
More black.
Unseeing eye.
I don’t want to see what I have done.
One final touch. Two red slashes. They mark me. They speak the truth. Will the world be able to read it? Will anyone?
I am alone.
My jaw lowers. My red lips peel back. My scream releases.  I laugh.
Scream.
Cry.
Hiccup. And scream again.
My laughter eats at my soul. I can’t stop.
Can’t stop.
Silence.
Release.

Detective Connors stood before the painting, rocking on her heels. Art hadn’t been her strongest subject in school. A bowl with fruit had been her finest effort, and that only granted her a B minus. A painting with sunshine, a tree and grass, maybe a red and white checkered blanket, that she could understand. But this?
This was dark.
The colours muted.
The hatred palatable.
Sanity questioned.
The face jeered at her. The eyes trying to speak. What was she supposed to understand?
She stepped back.
The mirror covered with spatters and ribbons of paint, like blood trails. The two faces in a book, one looking at her, the other turned away blinded. Two mouths. The first with lips open as if it wanted to speak. Wanting to tell her what happened. But couldn’t.
The other mouth, opened wide, bellowing - raging out the truth. Only she could not hear the words.
The detective held back the urge to shout, “Speak to me!” Instead, she stared at the dead eyes that glared back at her.
Minutes pass, but she still she stood before the painting. Impatient feet shuffled behind her. She ignored them. She needed to hear what this painting had to say.
The red X. It marked only one face. Red X in school meant another wrong answer.
Wrong.
Was this person wrong?
Incorrect?
Bad?
Or was it simply X marks the spot?
Darkness and confusion transformed into light.
The detective turned. “Arrest her. And take the painting. The confession is all there.”

Happy Halloween everyone.

Friday 25 October 2019

The Amazing things that can be seen from space. #space #FridaysinSpace


  • NASA ID: PIA23460
  • Center: JPL
  • Secondary Creator Credit: NASA/METI/AIST/Japan Space Systems, and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team
  • Date Created: 2019-09-19
  • Visit JPL Website
The Mozu Tombs are a group of megalithic tombs in Sakai, Japan, in the Osaka Plain. The largest tomb, the Daisenryo Kofun, was thought to have been built in the 5th century for the Emperor Nintoku. It is keyhole-shaped, surrounded by a moat, and is 840 meters long. Nineteen other tombs are marked on the image. It was acquired October 27, 2011, covers an area of 7.8 by 13.9 km, and is located at 34.6 degrees north, 135.5 degrees east. https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA23460
What's happening in October on Romance -  Sweet to Heat
26 – SPOTLIGHT –
27 – Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday
28 - Author Spotlight – Dahlia Donovon – Pure Dumb Luck
29 – Critters on Tour –Amber Daulton - A Hero's Heart
30 – Author Spotlight -  Brandi Evans – His For the Taking
31 - Thursday #Yoga



Thursday 24 October 2019

It is my art. My book is my art. MY art. Something writers struggle with. #writers #writingcommunity


Writing a book is hard. Even if it is a playful fun book. The product is art. Like a painting is art. We used our creativity and created the piece. It doesn't get to hang on a gallery wall, but the lucky ones go into libraries - either public ones or private ones.

If my heart and my soul like what I have created that is beautiful. If someone else likes it - that is bonus.

What's happening in October on Romance -  Sweet to Heat
25 – Fridays in Space
26 – SPOTLIGHT –
27 – Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday
28 - Author Spotlight – Dahlia Donovon – Pure Dumb Luck
29 – Critters on Tour –Amber Daulton - A Hero's Heart
30 – Author Spotlight -  Brandi Evans – His For the Taking
31 - Thursday #Yoga