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Kicking 2013 to the Curb and Laying Down New Year’s Resolutions for 2014
Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind ? Nah! Lots to learn and fondly remember about those days gone by. BUT… Let’s not dwell on it people. We’ve got a new year full of promise...
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Goals: You Have to Talk Nicely to the Universe Before You Disturb It
In typical fashion, the new year kicks off conversations about goals and fears–particularly the fear of not achieving said goals. I imagine this to be true for the majority of folks that breath, but I...
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Unexpected Inspiration: Eminem
I’m not a die-hard fan of Eminem, but there are quite a few of his songs I love to listen to. I’ve used one on THE OPPOSITE OF GRAVITY playlist and there are some on my running playlist. Some I just...
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I WILL Kick Elephant Butt
If you normally follow my blog, you’ve probably noticed that I haven’t been blogging recently. And most likely you know the reason. But I’m not going to assume you do, so if you’d like to read my last...
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And How Do You Ever Get Any Writing Done When You’re a Mom? Ask the Wackos
You might have noticed I missed Tuesday’s blog. I attempted it, but the 11yo and I either came down with food poisoning or the stomach plague early Monday morning. I spent most of Monday in a heaving,...
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Writing Isn’t ALWAYS Like Pushing a Cow Through a Colander
It’s April Fools Day, but my blog today in no joke. Ha ha! I had to do it–so sorry. Moving on… What I was trying to tell you was that I’d like to hug the universe right now. Why? Because, even though...
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Bright and Shiny Lightbulb Moments
From time to time I have these bright and shiny light bulb moments. Not just one single pop of illumination, but more like Times Square at night. Maybe even bigger than that… Not all of these ah-ha...
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The Power of the Stories Behind the Stories
Today’s recommendation for writers is to find some of your favorite books and chase down the stories behind them. But I don’t want you to pick the flavor of the month. You need to pick the books that...
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Look at What the Dust Bunnies are Reading on Throwback Thursday!
Everyone thinks that Dust Bunnies don’t like to read. In fact, because they blow all over the floor–a little to the left, then a little to the right–everyone assumes they only excel at dancing. And...
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Guest Post on YAOTL: The Books I Wished I’d Written
I’m blogging over at YA Outside the Lines Today. This month we’re talking about The Books We Wished We’d Written. What??? It was like eating chocolate covered potato chips. I couldn’t pick just one or...
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Art Stimulates Art: The Treads and Layers that Unconsciously Play a Role in...
I’m working like crazy on a project I’m in love with and my kids are SLAMMED with allergies. But last Friday I did get a chance to see MISS SAIGON, one of my favorite plays ever, at a local play...
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We Need Diverse Critiques On Our Manscripts
Recently the hashtag #WeNeedDiverseBooks has been all over twitter and the blogoshere. I’ve loved hearing and seeing the amazing requests for books and covers to reflect all the lives and faces of...
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Making New Friends is a lot like Writing a Book
Lately, because we moved this winter, I’ve gotten to watch my kids in the process of making new friends. It’s a lot like writing a book. (Surprise! Yeah, I’m predictable. One day I’m going to tell you...
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Sometimes Writers have to Settle for being Sexy
I know–you read the title and stopped by to see if I’d lost my ever loving mind. Perhaps you suspected that the high pressure world of publishing had gotten to me. That I decided to start being the...
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True Confession: Art Stimulates Art is Back
True Confession… I had to decide whether I was going to write a blog post or watch SYTYCD? You know my weakness. New revelations coming soon. But in the mean time, take a moment to remember...
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Character Driven
I’ve learned to pay attention to the small print of my life. Right now I need to be focused on writing that is character driven. I’m currently surround by daily reminders that this should be the focus...
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When You Put in the Time Magic Happens
Today is the next BIG game in World Cup Soccer. It’s USA vs Belgium and it’s do or die for the US team. Photo courtesy of US Soccer Everything rides on this game–well not actual life or death–but world...
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Sneaking up on Your Characters
I promised you I’d be back today after my vacation and my blogcation. It was a good thing I took the blogaction (small break from posting) because the internet where we were staying could be a bit...
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Why the SCBWI Works–It’s Not Head Count, It’s Heart Count
I’ve been thinking a lot about the SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) lately. Okay–I always think a lot about the SCBWI. Type #scbwi into my blog and you’ll find post after...
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Beautiful Writing
I had the pleasure of seeing the Broadway Musical BEAUTIFUL on Sunday. I loved it! Amazing story and music–the performances were superb. I’m a HUGE fangirl of Jessie Mueller now. But it also burrowed...
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