Posts by E.L. Chappel
The Gift Of The Struggle
I was on the phone with my mom after she saw the Hidden Figures film, discussing how despite all the challenges the women who worked at NASA faced, how they didn’t seem to get discouraged, in fact, the tough circumstances actually appeared to strengthen their resolve. Our conversation got me thinking about my own experiences…
Read More“Allow yourself to embrace the adventure of today.”
Enjoy The Ride
Anyone who has chosen to pursue a passion, knows that accomplishing great goals, takes time. I attended a fundraiser for the Tulsa Ballet this past weekend, and had the pleasure of sitting with a young man who is dancing proof of how to embrace the challenges and roadblocks that inevitably come up when you shoot…
Read MoreAnxiety and fear stem from the desire to know what’s going to happen before it happens. If you want to know the ending at the beginning, what’s the use of reading the story?
Going to see Hidden Figures with 400 inspirational young ladies! Regular blog will return next week.
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Read More“Much, much stress results from wanting to make things happen before their times have come. Be patient, be grateful for every moment, slow down and enjoy the journey.” Sarah Young
The Settings of Our Lives
This week my regular writing exercises are focused on settings. How and why the landscapes in books are so important to a reader’s story experience. Story settings draw us in, emphasize the mood in scenes, and also give insight to our heroes’ state of mind. So it’s no surprise to me that our personal settings,…
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Forgive
Like most days, I woke this morning thinking about my characters. About their trials, victories, and missteps, and the best course to help them get what they want at the end of their story journey. Blame it on the holidays or the heightened awareness that another year is rapidly coming to an end, but hours…
Read MoreThe Will Behind The Wants
In my young adult story Spirit Dance the main character, Tana Lyre, knows exactly what she wants. So much so that she has allowed everything else in her life to fall away. She chooses a path to achieve her goal; she picks vengeance. Tana has a good reason for wanting to punish the person who…
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