Mid December News: Season of Love

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As we celebrate another festive and joyful season, I take time to celebrate my many blessings. I am blessed to know so many whose hearts have connected with mine – having reached forth loving hands – creating everlasting bonds. I happily return home to DeviantART again and again, to find affectionate support and comfort. I cannot even begin to thank everyone who has made such a difference in expressing his or her dearest friendship and sincerest care towards me. All of you here who I have the esteemed honor to call “friend” – have deeply touched a special part of my soul. I did not wish for another holiday season to pass by without my having said so. It is a rare, beautiful gift – perhaps the most rare and precious of all. I am so thankful for it: truly, truly. Friendships, trust, love, honor, and faith – these are the most wonderful gifts, priceless and true.

The holiday is the season of giving and the season of love. But, I hope to give selflessly all year long. I hope to use my words and my heart to remind others to try not to take what precious things they have for granted. Life has a way of reminding us how fragile – and how bittersweet it can be. I know I have expressed this before; but it is very important to remember and to never forget: life is precious and changes in a heartbeat. One day something that we always know and understand may be completely altered the very next – so it is important to be appreciative and humble. Little things can make such a difference. Such as showing someone else what he or she means by going out of your own way to do something significant for him or her – without any expectations in return, save the sincerity of a thank you, for your kindnesses. Kindness of heart will get anyone further than selfish wants ever will, we just need to open our own eyes and see. 

As time reflects the changing of ideals – I have sadly seen the lack of warm sincerity shown towards others. This pains me to watch. People ignore those who are hurting, ignore common curiosities, and ignore the principles of being genuine. We ought to make that effort to let go of our inner fears and prejudices, open our arms and hearts in unselfishness, and try and see through someone else’s perspective. Is this not what this season of love should be about – in showing others the: “better angels of our nature?” One simple kindness, or genuine act of love towards another can impact an entire day – moment – lifetime. Do not be afraid to reach out and show it. Be thankful, love faithfully, and cherish every blessing.



For those not as acquainted with me, my journal is a wonderful place to find some tidbits about what is going on in the Literature world. However, that being said, you will want to keep an eye out also for various other news postings from your Literature Community Volunteers, add them to your watch, so you will not miss out on a thing! Scrolling down, you will also find information geared towards other contests, groups and other news various links all related to Literature, so be sure to check them out.

Along with my monthly Ladies of Lit series, I host and support a variety of contests, group projects, a tri-monthly 30 Writers to Discover series, and the ongoing Writers Welcome Wagon. Is there something you wish for me to take part in or to help support? Feel free to note me at any time. Here is the current listing for my Ladies of Lit. Review the guidelines, and send me your suggestions!

:new: Ladies of Lit Issue: Volume Thirty-Seven.
:new: Latest Volume of 30 Writers You Should Discover.
:bulletpurple: My new Inspiring Deviants series.
:bulletpurple: Writers Welcome Wagon Project.
:new: dev-lit is officially back. Check it out for more Literature links and news!
:bulletpurple: How did everyone do on their NaNoWriMo novels? Tell me here! I want to hear about all of your stories and what you plan on doing next.
:bulletpurple: LungCancer-Awareness wants your support! Check out our latest project, take part, and you will receive a special reward. I am giving away 1,000 points. Your deadline is January 1st.
:bulletpurple: Looking for an opportunity to feature a writer you love? Now, here is your chance! Note your selection before next April. There are only thirty slots open, so choose wisely!
:new: Check out my Spirit of Generosity: Holiday Giveaway! Great prizes to be won for your efforts...points and more! Your deadline is January 1st.
:bulletpurple: kiwi-damnation is hosting her December Form Challenge. The deadline is January 1st.
:new: DorianHarper has some great NaNoEdMo Tips.
:new: WorldWar-Tori tells us why she Cares So Much About The Literature Community. BeccaJS posted a wonderful response to this Here. Share your thoughts!

Within the community, there are several Literature chatrooms to visit that might be of interest to you. However, if you feel uncomfortable in these chatrooms, you might find what you are looking for in the revamped Literature Forums. There are also several critique and prompt groups available for use towards all of your Literature-related needs. Below, you will find just a small sampling of what the community has to offer you:

:bulletpurple: #CRLiterature The official DeviantART Literature chatroom.
:bulletpurple: #Writersforlife Write, mingle, learn and keep writing for life.
:bulletpurple: #Writeroom Looking for tips, ideas and more, the Writeroomies are here for you.
:bulletpurple: #Cabal Srs bsns of literary discussion.

:bulletpurple: Writers-Workshop Where the Writers Workshop Writing.
:bulletpurple: ScreamPrompts Are You A Writer?
:bulletpurple: HammeredPoetry Sick of cliches? Us Too.
:bulletpurple: transliterations From One World to Another.
:bulletpurple: LITplease A Club for Every Writer.

Throughout DeviantART, there are a number of resourceful news articles filled with features, contests and much, much more. Several deviants keep the literature community in the know with these articles. I am honored to present the creme of the crop, and invite you to fully explore what each article has to offer.

:bulletpurple: The Lit Gallery Volunteers' November Lit Daily Deviations. and CR Journal Updates.
:new: HugQueen loves DA Lit! Contests, Various Groups, Workshops and More.
:bulletpurple: SadisticIceCream has Publishing Resources.
:bulletpurple: apocathary also has a collection of Miscellaneous Resources.
:bulletpurple: julietcaesar does as well in Her Journal.
:new: chromeantennae Likes to adjust his Lit Antennaes.
:new: rlkirkland Encourages Inspirational Affirmation.
:bulletpurple: PoetryOD Simply Loves Lit Deviants.
:new: inknalcohol is looking for some Group Therapy and Undiscovered Deviants in Lit.
:bulletpurple: Nichrysalis uncovers an amazing E-Literature Catalog.
:new: Aerode finds writers under the radar on his Watch.
:bulletpurple: neurotype-on-discord goes in search of Funny and Scary(!) Lit Deviants.
:bulletpurple: autumnlit delves into Devious Poetic Libraries.
:new: mirz333 helps us follow a Literary Compass.
:new: DorianHarper picks out amazing Monthly Daily Lit and discovers dAuthors.
:bulletpurple: LionesseRampant wants to Talk Writing.
:bulletpurple: Nichrysalis presents Spoken Heard.
:bulletpurple: LiliWrites' got an eye for those who are Demonstrably Deviant.
:bulletpurple: betwixtthepages calls for Literary Conversation.

With the official groups feature in full swing, there is a whole array of Literature groups to join and support. Below, you will have the opportunity to check out just a few of the newest ones on DeviantART. And, if there is a group not listed here that may interest you, you might want to check out the official Literature Group Hub.

theScienceofPoetry, DeviantWritersUnited, WRITE-THE-LITERATURE, We-The-Writers, Freedom-In-Words, Free-Write-Project, Sonnet-Writers-Cafe, Mature-Writers, ProudPoets, MyWritingClass, WritersWrite, LandOfLetters, LiteratureRoadtrip, thePensPointofView, TheAuthorsNook, Lit-Tutorial, poetic-clan, Literature-United, lit-lash, ThePoetryPeople, FeatheredWords, NebulouSSusurrations, Multhaiku, PoetryIsTheAnswer, OriginalArentWeAll, Prose-for-the-People, Worlds-in-Words, Series-Unknown, Story-Writers, Writing-With-Love, FightToWrite, I-LIKE-SHORTS, Expressive-Poetry, LiteraryMovement, Original-Lit, PoetryWithAVoice, Second-Draft, Blackout-Poetry, Learn2Crit-LitLit-Addicts, writingmadefun, UndergroundAuthorsNGCreativeWriting, QuickReadsCollective, Souls-Within-Life, Writers-to-improve, Always-Poetry.
:new: Criticarium, PolishedInk, Literature-Creed, Edgar-Allen-Poets, PocketStories.

--Any other Literature news that you would like to see in this reserved space? Note me.

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:bulletpurple: If you stop by, and would like to begin your journey on my DA homepage, may I suggest starting here. Also, if you are new to DA and need further assistance, please feel free to contact me if you cannot find what you are looking for in the FAQ section found here.

:bulletpurple: My official DeviantART Prayer Support Log. If there is someone you know who is in need of support, do let me know at any time and I will add them to the log.

:bulletpurple: I like to support Literature here by adding literature clubs/groups to my watch. If I have yet to add yours, feel free to leave me a comment.

:bulletpurple: Who is serving the Literature Community and what can they do for you? Your Community Volunteers for Literature are listed below as follows. You can freely contact them at any time with your questions or concerns.

BeccaJS
inknalcohol
neurotype-on-discord
DorianHarper

:bulletpurple: And, of course, here are some lovely stamps, to show your support!





:bulletpurple: Please stop by The-Novelist-Club and feel free to join us, whether you are a writer, a poet, reader, or even a critic - we'd love to have you. We are currently accepting regular submissions and various pieces for our Workshops, so please show your support to these wonderful writers and stop by.

:bulletpurple: Looking to join a fun group which supports the exciting era of Abraham Lincoln by paying homage to his memory with fun panel discussions, Q and A sessions, book reviews and much, much more? Then TheLincolnLegacy is the perfect place for you. Walks of all artistic life are warmly welcomed here.

:bulletpurple: LungCancer-Awareness was created to bring awareness to a well-known cancer that has not only impacted the daily lives of the members of my own family - but so many others around us. Anything that you can do to promote awareness within your community can and will make a difference!

:bulletpurple: Wanting to keep an eye on all things Literature on DeviantART, and not sure where to turn? Your official Literature home CRLiterature, is the place to find everything you could possibly want, from generalized information, resources, contests and more, so do not miss out.

:bulletpurple: Looking for some of the latest news about your Daily Deviations or that news article you may missed over the course of the month? Well then, LitResources may be the very place for you to catch up on all of the latest happenings.

:bulletpurple: Everyone is welcome over at our group, And we realize that every writer has their own personality, interests, strengths and weaknesses, so we aim to provide unique pathways into the community for everyone. So go on - sign yourself up and get exposed over at Expose-Lit.

:bulletpurple: Our judges at TalentedWritersGuild are looking for your quality literature! So, if you have something that you feel will simultaneously move us, challenge us, and inspire us as readers - then we are the very group for you.

:bulletpurple: Looking for a delightful and positively charged environment to post your work and give others some encouragement and support? Then look no further than ProjectPositivity.

:bulletpurple: I have added several updates to our local club Indiana-Deviants, so if you are from Indiana, or just interested in Hoosier related news, please, by all means, join us! We would be more than happy to have you there. We are always looking to accept new submissions.


I have had much joy in discovering the extraordinary works in this deviant’s gallery. There is such strength and noble courage within each piece. She has an important story to share – and it strikes home with so many. I encourage one to take the time to explore her writings, nothing within disappoints.

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