During the 40+ years I worked as a nurse, I wanted to be home, reading and writing. I’m now retired and I’m home reading and writing. But there are a couple of drawbacks: 1) I’m sure I have ADD. I start too many projects without finishing them because I have no real deadline. I have no … More Be careful what you wish for…
Those of you who know me well, know that when my daughter was born 45 years, I started working the 3-11pm shift at the local hospital. That way I could be with my daughter during the day and her father would be with her when I worked. Good news: we only needed a sitter for … More A Confession…missing an old friend
Originally posted on Kristen Lamb's Blog:
Image via Flickr Creative Commons, courtesy of Anamorphic Mike. What do you want? How badly do you want it? What are you willing to sacrifice? These are the questions we must ask not once, but daily. There is no success without the GRIND. Or perhaps, the G.R.I.N.D. Give…
I’ve not been kind to Romance Writers of America on at least one or two of my previous posts. There have been membership changes that may eliminate beginning writers and there have been changes to the way the individual chapters can elect board members that have eliminated many smaller chapters. That all being said, RWA … More RWA National Conference
Originally posted on Shannon A. Thompson:
Intro: I love infographics. How many times have I said that on here? They are fantastic. Quick, fun, and reliable, I’ve always had a good time seeing stats unfolded on a beautiful display for all to see, and this one is no exception. As writers, we are often way…
There are some memorable characters that I didn’t like and still remember (even fondly since they are fictional) like Mrs. Danvers. The good in us resonates with the good in certain characters, as does the bad. Thanks for the great article and making me think…more,
So, in preparation for sending my latest book off to beta readers and then to my sister and a friend who have a copy editing/content editing company, I’m rereading it. And it sucks….the big one. At least that’s what Editor-Mitzi’s thinking. And this what Writer-Mitzi tells herself. But Editor-Mitzi says: “Girl, you’re gonna send this to … More On Being a Crappy Writer…
Originally posted on westfargomusings:
I remember first hearing about them coming to town in the mid 90’s. I was so excited. A BIG bookstore, even if they were a chain, was finally coming to Fargo and we could finally, maybe, get some more diverse choices in books. Sure there was a B.Dalton in the mall,…
Originally posted on Stronghold:
It took me a long time to realize that wrestling with my demons only increased their resistance so with every blow I inflicted they retaliated with vengeance a steady spiral into despair. It took me a long time to realize that conquering your demons meant acknowledging their existence forgiving instead of…
Originally posted on Kristen Lamb's Blog:
The big news in publishing this week is Barnes & Noble’s plan to ax the Nook. After losing over a billion dollars trying to make the Nook a contender, it seems B&N’s new CEO is ready to just cut bait. According to Michael Kozlowski over at Good E…
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