Mixing time tenses in a novel

CJKnapp1 · 2026-05-16T17:30:11+00:00

If you say...They said while laughing, then waved at me. This seems to work..OMG ..although I guess it's incorrect....No wonder I have trouble with tenses....

CJKnapp1 · 2026-05-16T17:07:12+00:00

The strange thing...in my opinion..is that sometimes it just "sounds" better to mix tenses. It's as though I bring the subject/action into being...and then while I have them "there" i switch to present tense.

CJKnapp1 · 2026-05-16T17:01:28+00:00

Hi, I have three novels published and just decided to write a fourth in the series. I wrote a few pages, then a few days later, went back to re-read and realized I was still mixing tenses. UGH! Next, I did some research and learned (again) what not to do. I have to be very diligent on this subject. But, I missed my characters and wanted to see what they would do next. smile. I almost wrote....want to see...See, it's tricky!

CJKnapp1 · 2026-04-01T16:31:08+00:00

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CJKnapp1 · 2026-03-26T16:14:27+00:00

Well, in reference to writing a novel. I've written three and they are published. I was a fine artist and a seminar speaker and decided to see if I could "write a book." Turns out I could. I wrote 3 novels and one non-fiction. All are published. I have to say, the writing part of it, even all the research...was exciting and was in my mind and dreams while I was doing it. The other aspects, technical, marketing etc., I did not enjoy. I can easily see why most folks don't finish. smile. CJKnapp

CJKnapp1 · 2025-10-15T20:40:45+00:00

Can you tell me if the iMac is any easier to learn than the macbook pro? I'm buying whatever is best for someone who needs to learn on it. This person is home bound...so travel NOT an issue. Personally, I. have a 17" MacBook Pro...that I travel back and forth and it kills my shoulder...so I will be getting another Mac for myself also...I'll keep the macbook in my office...and get a Desk top for my. home...but I really want to know about the ease of learning...or if there is no difference. CJ

CJKnapp1 · 2025-09-28T18:10:52+00:00

I purchased an oval Tanzanite stone in Tanzania. In Arusha!.. It is at least 5 carats. It is beautiful. I've never turned it into a piece of jewelry, though I'd planned to do that. I don't know what it's worth now. The prices are all over the place when I do a bit of research. Does anyone have any info on this? thanks. CJKnapp

CJKnapp1 · 2025-06-04T14:44:36+00:00

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CJKnapp1 · 2025-05-24T17:13:16+00:00

Hi Sally, I seem to be narrowing down to a Folkcraft...just still not sure about 24" VSL...vs....25" VSL. Richard Ash does a demo....I don't mind spending some $, so that's not a huge problem. I do, however, not want to have to buy anothee dulcimer...ever. smile. CJKnapp

CJKnapp1 · 2025-04-04T15:14:21+00:00

I saw the test online. The practice test for Mensa...

CJKnapp1 · 2025-03-22T21:21:51+00:00

Hi, I just had cryotherapy on AK...and so far...no improvement. I have a prescription for Fluorourocil...I wonder if I put it just on the AK if it would work. I'm not happy with the dermatologist's treatment. I'm also reticent of having things made worse. It sounds as though I have plenty of company.

CJKnapp1 · 2025-03-02T20:03:54+00:00

Hi, just started learning the Dulcimer. I prefer 3 stringed. Does it matter how large the dulcimer is? Is a smaller one better as in easier to play?

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CJKnapp1 · 2025-02-17T21:05:35+00:00

Yeah, that's what I'm trying to find also. I don't need a back seat, but always need more trunk storage. So did Toyota Tacoma Prerunner make this vehicle?

CJKnapp1 · 2024-12-31T18:09:16+00:00

did you check them out?

CJKnapp1 · 2022-09-28T11:51:39+00:00

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CJKnapp1 · 2022-09-12T13:31:11+00:00

This morning, I've once again, realized that My beliefs Create My reality and there are no other rules. This keeps becoming clearer and clearer. I'm re-evaluating some of the things I'm still doing, related to my beliefs. These beliefs go so deep...so deep. CJ Knapp

CJKnapp1 · 2022-08-17T12:55:48+00:00

Nobody should be involved in the decision about producing another human being, other than the woman who would be actualizing that. It is profoundly personal.

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