Category Archives: craft

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Like a Virgin-Not

Posted on September 12, 2012 by

I love Madonna, but this is not a blog about her music (although she is on my MP3 player). So what exactly is this blog about? Well, I went to my thoughtful spot and thought and thought and thought… You … Continue reading →

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Learning Through Osmosis

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

I belong to many writing groups and I get insulted by the folks who constantly rant about grammar. You see, it is a commonly held belief that those who wish to be writers should study grammar and know the rules … Continue reading →

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Desert Dreams Conference Part III

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

The Desert Dreams Conference ended with a workshop by the Plot Whisperer, Martha Alderson. I debated whether or not to attend because I’m not a plotter. Plotting messes me up and usually if I plot the story I can’t write … Continue reading →

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Desert Dreams Conference Part II

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

On Saturday, I marked out my schedule before breakfast, so I knew pretty much where I was going to be/go for most of the day. I started with a lecture on writing emotion by Linda Style. She had lots of … Continue reading →

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Bleeding Through

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

As a writer and a reader I am sensitive to author intrusion. Whether you’ve read a newspaper article, the funnies or a 700 page tome,  you’ve been exposed to it. An author’s bias automatically comes through and sometimes an editor’s … Continue reading →

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Desert Dreams Conference

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

I’ll be here in April. Not signing but smoozing with other authors and if you’ve got a book inside just waiting to get out, you might want to be there too. DESERT DREAMS WRITERS’ CONFERENCE 2012 Believe in the Power … Continue reading →

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Redaction Sequel–the update

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

I am a fan of disaster movies and books. Anything that wipes out a good portion of humanity has my attention,, but it took me more than ten years to write a story about it. I first concieved of the … Continue reading →

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Back in the Story Again

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

I don’t know how it is with other writers but it takes me until Chapter 3 to really get into the story I’m writing. It isn’t because I don’t know what I’m doing. Okay, sometimes I don’t know what I’m … Continue reading →

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Need a Little Help

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

Taking a break from my symbols of Halloween to post a few dictionary links I’ve found helpful. Dictionary.com–the helpful tabs at the top allow you to switch back and forth to the thesaurus. Websters– Includes a thesaurus, medical and legal … Continue reading →

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You’re an animal

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

Sixty percent of all Americans owe a pet. That is a huge number. Don’t worry, I’m not here to sell you the next amazing pet product. But it does mean that animals play a part in most American’s lives and … Continue reading →

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