Elizabeth Loupas, Author of THE SECOND DUCHESS – Part I of Interview and Giveaway
I’ll admit to a wee bit of trepidation when I decided to interview Elizabeth Loupas for her debut novel, The Second Duchess, released March 1, 2011 by Penguin/NAL and soon available in Germany, through Rowohlt Verlag, Reinbek. Despite a tag line which Read More …
Winner of “Possum Summer”, Red Cross Contributions, and a Japan-Affiliated Cool Link
If you’re moved to donate to the Red Cross this week and write, you might appreciate some links. Also, a video which feels particularly poignant in light of the Japanese earthquake. Read More …
Writers: an Opportunity to Enrich Your Career and Help the Red Cross
With about ten more minutes of work, I’d be in a position to punch “publish” on today’s planned post. Given the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, that doesn’t seem appropriate. My heart goes out to that nation. About a million Read More …
Interview and Giveaway with Jen K Blom, Author of POSSUM SUMMER
Jan O’Hara’s orderly and well-mannered blog becomes a haven for possums, children, and a middle-grade writer. Read More …
Blog Cultures, Lexicons, and What the Heck Should I Call My Readership?
Years ago, my brother gave me the book The Alchemist for Christmas. Some people criticize it as simplistic, but 65 million people appear to have another opinion. Within writing circles, it’s often referenced as a classic example of a quest story. It employs archetypal characters, a clearly Read More …
Are You a Muppet-Hearted Writer?
I was looking for a “meep” reference for someone yesterday and stumbled across the video below. Who knew Sesame Street had the perfect metaphor for writing back in 1969? Do you remember Mahna Mahna and the Snowths? Sometimes you self-censor from fear Read More …
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