Distractions of Grandeur

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Birds of a Feather

Mar. 24, 2023 | Comments

January 23 Prompt: Any, any, the swallow and the nightingale, written for Sense and Sensibility.
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Estancia Aldea Norteña

Chapter 22: Descubrimientos (Mar. 22, 2023) | Comments

"Discoveries," acts of obtaining sight or knowledge (Merriam-Webster).
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Estancia Time

Mar. 20, 2023 | Comments

The Tilve ranch does not actually exist. However, it is based on the ranches, or estancias, that may be found throughout Argentina.
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Chapter 21: Primera Pista (Mar. 18, 2023) | Comments

"First clue," a piece of information that, if interpreted correctly, cracks the case (The Write Practice).
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A Trifling Affair

Mar. 17, 2023 | Comments

January 22 Prompt: any, any, misdemeanor, written for Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (and in the public domain).
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Estancia Aldea Norteña

Chapter 20: Cambio de Escena (Mar. 15, 2023) | Comments

"Change of scene," when the protagonist makes sense of and assigns meaning to incremental changes or unexpected events (Story Grid).
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Education and Edification

Mar. 13, 2023 | Comments

With Catalina about to begin a new journey tied to her career goals, let's look at educational opportunities in both Austen and Argentina.
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Chapter 19: Riesgo Cardíaco (Mar. 11, 2023) | Comments

"Risk to the heart," the source of sympathy or generosity; compassion (Free Dictionary).
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Chaos

Mar. 10, 2023 | Comments

January 21 Prompt: any, any, black hole, written for Egyptian mythology.
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Chapter 18: Invitación (Mar. 08, 2023) | Comments

"Invitation," an action that causes or encourages something to happen (Cambridge Dictionary).

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