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Month: April 2017

  • Author Biography

    Author Biography

    I’m at the nitty gritty part of my book release. I haven’t received the edits from the developmental editor yet. (Which in and of itself is terrifying.) Meanwhile, I’m working on my biography, acknowledgements, dedication, blurb, whatever else I’m forgetting. Each of these steps has its own angst attached. Insecurity ranks high with the author…

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  • Daisy Flower Garden Journey

    Daisy Flower Garden Journey

    My girls held the final Daisy journey in their 18 month plan. We held the event at Mercer Arboretum, making it the third location. One of our goals is showing the girls, and their leaders, that there are lots of local green spaces that are cheap, or free, for them to explore and help with service…

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  • The Next Step: Querying

    The Next Step: Querying

    I’m not completely new to querying. I’ve sent out my two short stories to multiple magazines as they search for a home. (Duotrope is my friend.) Neither have found one yet. Translation? I’ve been rejected dozens of times already in my short career. But that’s okay as I explain in my previous post about rejection.…

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  • How to Host Your Very Own Pinewood Derby, Klein Trails Grand Prix Version

    How to Host Your Very Own Pinewood Derby, Klein Trails Grand Prix Version

    I’m writing to let you know that YOU can do this, too. The girls LOVE to race. The girls LOVE to work with their dads. (It’s not all dads, but heavily leans toward them.) The girls LOVE to earn metals. I’m going to give you a few pointers. If you want more details, email me…

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