May 28, 2020
I share more about the true story of the real Emmott Syddall and Roland Torre, and about the role their meeting place played in the story of Eyam during the plague. Plus, our Em and Ro have their own meeting, as Em puts her plan together.
May 22, 2020
This week, Em thinks about the value of self-preservation and what it means to sacrifice for others. Plus, I talk about mental health during lockdown and share a resource for dealing with loneliness.
Workbook download: tiny.cc/di66nz
May 15, 2020
In this week's episode, a stranger arrives in the village. Plus: How characters sometimes walk onto the page and take over a story.
How Aiden Almost Stole the Show blog post and writing prompt: https://lisamanterfield.com/aiden-walked-ems-story-almost-stole-show/
May 8, 2020
This week, Em tries to reach friends and family outside the quarantine zone and has her first encounter with fake news. Plus, I look for some unexpected silver linings emerging from our current global pandemic.
May 1, 2020
In this week's episode, Em finds herself trapped in the last place on Earth she wants to be, with the last person she wants to be trapped with. Then, get your pigeons, dried toad, and Mastiff puppies ready, because I'll be sharing some very dubious so-called cures for the Plague.
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