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I was raised on farms where country living and nature has been instill in me. The title of my blog is to remind me to stay positive.

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1. The Timberline Review

By: Mary Nida Smith, on 12/25/2016
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http://timberlinereview.com/submissions/

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2. LITERARY AGENTS ETHICS

By: Mary Nida Smith, on 12/22/2016
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Association of

Authors' Representatives

We are a professional organization of over 400 agents who work with both book authors and playwrights.
Our members must meet the highest standards and subscribe to
our Canon of Ethics

http://www.aaronline.org/canon

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3. A COUPLET POEM

By: Mary Nida Smith, on 12/21/2016
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I wrote and posted a couplet poem today.

Rain came followed ice
Snow blew wasn't nice

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4. Village Writing School

By: Mary Nida Smith, on 12/2/2016
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POETRY THAT REDIRECTS ITSELF

Sunday, December 4

In this workshop, we will look at the nature of metaphor and how metaphor can be a tool for generating surprise in a reader.

We will also:

look at ways to coax our poetry into taking surprising detours and discuss how those detours can shape a new understanding of ourselves.
read examples of successful poems that employ similar tactics.
participate in writing exercises designed to generate new ideas.

The workshop leader is Rodney Wilhite whose poems have appeared in Pleiades, 14 Hills, Cartographer, The Idle Class, The Puritan, and Splash of Red. He teaches at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith.

This is the third of our free poetry series. Don’t miss it!

Become a Better Poet & A Better Poetry Reader

December 4 2 - 4 p.m.
Rogers Library
711 S. Dixieland Road

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5. Christmas Heroes Beneath the Wave

By: Mary Nida Smith, on 11/30/2016
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6. Sequestrum Literature & Art

By: Mary Nida Smith, on 11/29/2016
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https://www.sequestrum.org/submissions

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7. SUBMARINE STORIES

By: Mary Nida Smith, on 11/26/2016
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HEROES BENEATH THE WAVES: SUBMARINE STORIES OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, by Mary Nida Smith

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8. Palette Art League

By: Mary Nida Smith, on 11/24/2016
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Join the Palette Art League on December 15 and 16 , for a fun and exciting workshop at the P.A.L's Art Gallery. Marlene Gremillion will be instructing "Photographing and Watercolor Painting Shiny Objects ".
Find the details attached. Pre-registration is encourage to reserve your seat. (space is limited).
For questions and registration contact Dana Johnson at 870-656-2057.

All proceeds support the Palette Art League a 501-c3 non profit organization.

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9. THE VILLAGE WRITING SCHOOL

By: Mary Nida Smith, on 11/24/2016
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http://www.villagewritingschool.com/

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10. Good Morning

By: Mary Nida Smith, on 11/22/2016
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Good morning.

All is well this morning - I think? Facebook is still not allowing to print normal. I guess they peeked and found out what age group I belonged to and thought I needed large print. I feel I have been placed in one of these age group boxes. I refuse to go without a fight, not in a mean way, but in a gentle way.

This is were I need a lot of God's help to do something worthwhile/meaningful each day to keep focus on the prize. I know God has a wonderful plan for me and I must be ready, if it through my writing, painting, or photography I must continue; if its not -its not. In the meanwhile I have enjoyed myself while waiting to discover His plan.

When I drew the balancing act of the worms years ago, I should have used a clock instead of books. Well I can redraw it.

I need a small water softener,can anybody give me any pointers what to purchase and where?

When I post on my blog you can comment on my Facebook.

Have a great day and enjoy the changing of the clouds.

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11. Missing Friends

By: Mary Nida Smith, on 11/19/2016
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Missing all my woodland garden and yard friends today.

Some were dearer than others - young and old: the chipmunks, squirrels, insects, bird families, turtles, deer (most of all Prissy and Babe), snakes, tree frogs (most of all Sass and his family), groundhogs, and a whole lot more. Each year was different; some sad and some funny. I learned how special animals can be. I am thankful for the 17 years we all were friends.

Today at the new place a titmice flew to a small make-shift birdbath I had created. I thought of the two springs their family had raised young ones in a bird house on the deck table. I learned much from them as I photographed every move and their cousins, the chickadees.

Be true to your friends and they'll be true to you.

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12. People who like Heroes Beneath the Waves

By: Mary Nida Smith, on 11/18/2016
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/768105816626244/

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13. Rain May be Coming

By: Mary Nida Smith, on 11/18/2016
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Good morning. Another beautiful sunrise rose above the tree line as the sky began to darken. Thunder slightly roared to warn us, maybe, rain will follow. The rain is needed for many of the trees are thirsty allowing their leaves to drop without producing any color. We always love to witness the trees and bushes celebrating their splashes of color, trying to out do each other.

Sit back, grab a good book or a sketch pad, or whatever one does to enjoy a relaxed rainy day. Play some special music to move by, as you excise your thoughts and prayers.

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14. Rejoined SCBWI

By: Mary Nida Smith, on 11/17/2016
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Good morning from River Bend Park. If I can stay focus, I will be posting on my blogs and not be on Facebook, for they are yelling at me. I will be doing more media promoting and get more focus on rewriting and submitting. If this is the direction God wants me to travel, I will continue. Since my husband passed away November 15, 2015, I have been trying to get my act together. I have rejoined SCBWI- Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators and I am back with SCBWI-Arkansas and maybe, rejoining Missouri's group. I have already started setting up my page on the national website, My publisher Skyhorse is listed on their site, which I was happy to see. Next I need to post my information on the Arkansas group's website.

I will be doing a book signing Sunday December 4th, at the Donald W. Reynolds Library, Mountain Home, AR. The days will travel quickly, so I must prepare for it.

Do allow the last day of sunshine this week to warm your home and open up the windows, for this maybe, the last day to let the fresh air in and stale air out.Don't forget to wear your smile and maybe, dance a little across the floor.

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15. BAXTER COUNTY LIBRARY BOOK SALE

By: Mary Nida Smith, on 11/17/2016
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https://www.facebook.com/events/1119059644855976/?notif_t=plan_reminder&notif_id=1479387600178589

Book Sale hours:

Thursday, November 17 8:30am – 5:00 pmFriday, November 18 8:30am – 5:00pmSaturday, November 19 8:30am – 1:00pm

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16. Poem by Mary Nida Smith

By: Mary Nida Smith, on 11/15/2016
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https://davidlharrison.wordpress.com/adult-word-of-the-month-poem/

My poem and other poems posted on David's word of the month W.O.M. Please join us, write and post your poem. A new word each month. Once a year David has a blog party and we all are invited, so start writing. Read David's blog where you can learn more about writing.

EMOTIONAL DRIVEN
BY Mary Nida Smith ©
Searching for who we are
People of passion
Deep-rooted in emotion
Allowing our emotions
To direct our future as we
Search for meaning in life.
Are we blinded by, emotions
That keeps us from searching,
The truth of understanding others …
All have a soul that needs to shine
To bring us all together, so we
Can rise up to love one another
Without group labels,
Which divide us?

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17. Children Books and Poetry

By: Mary Nida Smith, on 11/11/2016
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http://www.nowaterriver.com/

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18. Picture Books and Illustrations.

By: Mary Nida Smith, on 11/5/2016
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http://www.melissa-stewart.com/timeline/10yr_timeline.html

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19. Nicole Stremlow Monahan Illustrator

By: Mary Nida Smith, on 10/31/2016
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http://www.illustrator-nicolestremlowmonahan.com/
I love Nicole's illustrations for I can learn from them.

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20. Reading Poster for Children

By: Mary Nida Smith, on 10/28/2016
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21. DEBORAH KALB Q&A BOOK REVIEW

By: Mary Nida Smith, on 10/25/2016
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http://deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2016/03/q-with-mary-nida-smith_87.html

I am thankful for this review for, "Heroes Beneath the Waves," with Deborah Kalb who now has her first children's book released. "Heroes Beneath the Waves: Submarine Stories of the Twentieth Century", is written for the men who served, for families of submarine veterans to understand what it was like for their love ones, and for students to understand war is not a game. My husband has two stories in the book. He never got to see the book as he passed away two day before the book was released.

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22. Wildlife Photos by Mary Nida Smith