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What’s in a Name, Hurricane?
I did that brain fart thing and forgot I blog on Tuesdays now. *head thunk* In fact I was laying in bed (enjoying the humidity-NOT!) and letting my mind wander. Book 3 has been calling me to start from...
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If you could ask John Green anything, what would it be?
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I LOVE September–I Always Have
Life is crazy at this time of year. Kids head back to school. Mornings come earlier. There’s homework and after school activities. But there is also daytime alone time. And as much as I’ll miss have my...
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Miss America, Syria and the State of Our Educational System
I had a different topic planned for today, but I can’t stop thinking about bigger things, like the asinine reaction to our new Miss America, Syria, or the state of our educational system. I’ll be the...
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Writerly Advice on MIDDLE OF THE ROAD DO OVERS
There was lots of thoughtful conversation going on at the Eastern NY SCBWI Conference last weekend. Agents, editors, authors and librarians were giving great advice. I was dispensing what I hoped was...
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Threads and Mush: Plotting a First Draft
I’m trawling for story threads. I’ve got my divining rod out and I’m looking for the well that holds my magic mush. I am plotting a first draft. I have a solid little starter chunk of my WIP on the...
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Listen To Your Inner Compass
Often I talk about how hard it is for writers to find and follow their inner compass. Recently, I’ve been hearing from more people than usual, who are struggling in the world of publishing. This...
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Outliners, Pantsters and Webbers
As I’m sure you’ve probably heard, in the writing world, there tends to be two kinds of writers. Outliners and Pantsters. Outliners pre-plan and organize their work to get the most out of their talent....
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Things on my To-Wacko-Do-List!
It’s been awhile since I’ve been late posting my blog. But here I am, keeping it real. LOL! What is making me late today? In a nutshell, there are a mess of things on my To-Wacko-Do-List. In not...
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Am I a Writer? Check Your Grocery List
AM I A WRITER? If you write words down on paper, you my friend, are a writer. If you dream about writing words on paper, you’re a dreamer. But that doesn’t mean you aren’t getting close. If writing is...
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Instead of Talking about NaNoWriMo, Let’s Chat About ALLEGIANT
Yesterday I had this great dream and it was about today’s blog post. I remember being really excited about coming up with such a crazy awesome idea, but now… I DON’T REMEMBER THE ACTUAL DREAM!!!!...
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The Music of Your Words
I’ve always drafted my books with a musical playlist inspiring me. Sometimes I would play the same song over and over and over again as I wrote a scene. But all throughout NaNoWriMo I haven’t felt...
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What You Give Up to Get NaNoWriMo Words on the Page
I’ve passed the 30,000 word mark for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and although it’s still a ways away, I can see the light at the end of the 50,000 word long tunnel. I know I’ve mentioned...
View ArticleWhat’s Really Happening Beneath the Hunger Games
What’s really happening beneath the Hunger Games? Lots of ripples–the kind of thoughtful, amazing stuff that makes me love these books and movies even more than I already do. I found this blog...
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Breaking Out the Inner Holiday Elf–Share Your Most Epic Holiday...
He’s back… It’s that time of year again–time to break out my inner holiday elf. Who’s that you ask? It’s the little guy who gets all the important holiday stuff done when all I want to do is sit on...
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We Are Pieces of a Whole
Yesterday I overheard two women talking in the locker room at the gym. They were chatting about holiday preparations. One would tell the other something they were doing to get ready for the holidays...
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Burn with the Brightest Flame
If you’re a runner, you’re probably well aware of the debate about running while listening to music. In truth, I think there are good arguments on both sides of the line. Sometimes it’s good to be...
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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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The Secret Life of Richie Stanulwich
Today it’s 9 years since my dad died. Every New Year’s Eve, after watching the ball drop, I sit down and write a post for him. This year I knew I wanted to include a certain song in the post, so I...
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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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