On Grabbing Writerly Fear by the Throat and Making It Say, “Mama”
I have a bold prediction about my post up on Writer Unboxed today: You’re gonna love it, hate it, or toss it squarely into the “meh” category. How’s that for knowing one’s audience, huh? Gadzooks! Time for a Game of Crit Eeks! After that, I’ll be here until Read More …
Redneck Snowplow Ahoy!
Remember this picture from last year, when the ToolMaster singlehandedly cleared our cul-de-sac with a neighbor’s snowblower? (And that because that snow pile is deceptive, and easily as tall as the man himself, I was moved to write Six Reasons I Have the Read More …
My Secret Vocation is [insert your answer here]
This post was prompted by Timothy Power‘s comment on Facebook yesterday, when he said he’d been asked the location of the snoring strips at a pharmacy. When you are out in public, do people ever assume you are an expert Read More …
It Was the Best of Gift-Giving Times, It Was the Worst of Gift-Receiving Times
For the first time in several years I’m excited about Christmas shopping. I have been given permission to buy actual wrapping-worthy presents instead of coughing up the cash or gift cards that teenagers prefer, and I’m scoring a lot of fun items. (Thank Read More …
The Guaranteed, Fail-Safe Method to Create Fun and Amusing Blog Posts Every Time
Q: Reader asks: Jan, I think I’m a funny person. I regularly make others around me convulse with laughter. Yet when it comes time to setting my humor on paper, it always falls flat. Since you’re approachable and kind, would Read More …
Awhooooo! Interview with Timothy Power, Author of THE BOY WHO HOWLED – Part Deux
If you’re joining us today, I’m with Timothy Power, author of The Boy Who Howled. Last week, in part I of this interview, we donned disguises and spoke of his time in the Nickelodeon studies, among other topics. This week, we’ll begin with Read More …
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