A New Community
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A New Community

A new chapter in my writing career started this week at the State of the Guild Address for the Houston Writers Guild. This was my first experience with the organization.…
Database Done
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Database Done

Yes, I am that good. I pulled up excel creating one sheet each for my short stories, a sent to and received back list, and details about the publications. I…
I am a Guild Member
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I am a Guild Member

Yes, I am a guild member. After all the fantasy and science fiction I have read, I am enthralled by the possibilities. No, I did not join a thieves guild or…
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Successful Writing Day

I am in an excellent mood. This does not happen often. Hence, the blog as proof that occasionally everything is just fine. I will go back and visit this entry…
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NaNoWriMo Prep

Nancy and I attended a writing prep event for the Houston area for NaNoWriMo. Craziness! And I don't mean the writers. Well, not ONLY the writers. The competition held every…
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Skinny Dreaming

Skinny. In my dreams, I am always fit. I find it odd. I have never been as skinny as my peers at any age. (Mind you, I would be thrilled…
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Sleeping Inspiration

I LOVE sleep. Some of you might be surprised to hear me say such a thing. I much more frequently proclaim, "I'll sleep when I'm dead!" The latter statement is…
Rejection is Step One
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Rejection is Step One

I have received my first rejection letter. It was the flashfic I posted a couple weeks ago: The Mandolin. Shouldn't I be disappointed? Instead, I'm elated. After all the authors…