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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…