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 …
Bookshelf Landmines – a Reprisal
An essay on how writing can change one’s relationship with books? Read More …
Liz Michalski’s Prize Allotment! Cover Art! Mommy-Writers!
The winner for Liz Michalski’s giveaway; a friend’s killer cover art, and two humorous resources that talk about parenting and writing. Read More …
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