Winner for the Dee Garretson Giveaway and Mah Drool-Worthy Present
Results of the WILDFIRE RUN giveaway and objects of writerly lust. Read More …
New Digs, Gratuitous Daniel Craig, and Hopeful Writing Links
I am master procrastinator, mistress of the citrus. I am seriously disturbed. As you may have noticed, I have a new blog template, and I’m torn between nostalgia for my stripes and pleasure with my blog’s sleeker new lines. (Perhaps a Read More …
Interview and a Giveaway: Author Dee Garretson on First Children, Crickets, and WILDFIRE RUN
Debut author Dee Garretson speaks about WILDFIRE RUN, her fast-paced middle-grade thriller featuring a First Son in big trouble at Camp David. Read More …
Mwahahaha: Building the Tart Orchard One Author Interview at a Time
A looong time ago I interviewed a very smart, funny writer who I will refer to as The Bai, because…well, her name is Amy Bai. She let me test the waters as an interviewer and build my confidence. She helped Read More …
Writer Unboxed Monday: Avoiding Career Self-Sabotage
I hesitated to use this particular picture; the dude’s a little intense, but then I thought, No, Jan, you’re being selfish. He could use a little time in the Unboxing ring. Also, mmmm… Biceps…. Hope you can join us today at Writer Read More …
Twitterscaping: Why I’m Abandoning Follow Friday and Writer Wednesday Hashtags
Twitterscaping (verb) – to manicure one’s Twitter feed so as to enhance genuine relationships and remove unwelcome detritus. I’ve had a love-hate relationship with certain practices on Twitter from the beginning, most notably the rituals of Writer Wednesday (#WW) and Follow Friday (#FF). I Read More …
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