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NaNoWriMo 2018 and Writing Sprints
I love National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). It’s a month dedicated to writing 50,000 words, which means an average of 1667 words a day. I have never “won” NaNoWriMo. In other words, I have never hit that 50K mark. Let’s face it. I’m just not that quick of a writer. It has nothing to do…
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THE 2018 TRULY EPIC FANTASY BUNDLE
If you haven’t heard of Story Bundle, you’re missing out. They routinely offer bundles of books in various genres at unbeatable prices. There is a minimum, but otherwise, you pay what you think the books are worth. Plus, Story Bundle will give a percentage of your purchase price to charity. I’ve been a fan for…
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Girl Scouts: Courageous and Strong
We just wrapped up another successful Northampton Day Camp. My volunteerism has come full circle. I started twelve years ago as a daisy unit leader, moved on to co-director and program, progressed to director of the camp I founded, then relaxed in my retirement as leader of the Long Leafs. This year I ended back…
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Critique Group Bliss
I have found it. After a couple years of searching and trying different groups, both virtually and in person, I have finally found Critique Group Bliss. I am writing this blog as hope for all the rest of you who are still in need. You can do it too! One of my writer buddies, A.M.…
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Newsletter Conundrum
I’m almost done with book two, TARBIN’S FALSE PROPHET. If I would quit adding chapters, I’d already be finished. I need a better outline next time. The cover is in the hands of the very talented Stefanie Saw. I will share that soon. At this point, it’s time to promote book two by begging for…
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Superstars Writing Seminar
Success smells like popcorn. Let me explain. It’s been a week since I returned to the real world from The 9th Annual Superstars Writing Seminar (SSWS) in Colorado Springs. You’ve read my blog. You’ve seen how many conventions I’ve attended from this one to this one to this one. And a few others I apparently…
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“The Power To” and an Award Winning Book Cover
So much has been going on these past weeks. I didn’t win NaNoWriMo. (Someday, my arch nemesis, someday.) But I do have other successes to share. “The Power To” Short Story My first published short story is available on Amazon! “The Power To” introduces you to Amelia Weatherford, a retired school teacher dealing with feelings…
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NaNoWriMo Once More
In a few hours, the elusive National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo begins. This November tradition sets a goal of 50,000 words in 30 days on the same project. I wrote about my first experience in 2014: excitement here and 30,000 word failure here. In 2015, I dived right back in here, but barely made…
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SCBWI Houston Conference 2017
I LOVE writer conferences. One of my reasons for becoming a full time author was the chance to hang out with other writers without being too stalky. (Another is because I can make up words.) Now I get to attend events for writers by writers and call it work. Man, did I luck out. SCBWI…
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Tarbin’s True Heir Book Launch
I’m truly and officially a published author. I can’t believe it. Adrenaline stills pumps through my body even though the launch was last Saturday. Look at my pretty table. My Dad brought wine cases home from work and I thought they would look perfect with the medieval fantasy theme. You know, along with the toy…