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On Writing
"I must admit that writing is a joyful experience as long as the Muse is around. But she is a fickle bitch, out drinking bourbon with some scandalous playwright just when I need her most." - Dr. Patricia Yarberry Allen, Publisher, Women's Voices For Change.
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Time To Start Reading Romance Novels
Like catholicdemon I am writing a romance novel. I've read a few here and there, read some chick lit, watched almost every movie starring John Cusack. This does not an experienced romance writer make.
I am in need of recommendations.
Particularly interested in romance novels where kids are a factor. Blame my co-author for that. So not looking for the ingenue ( Read more... ) -
Star Trek and being a Bad Geek
I'm excited for the new Star Trek movie. Despite the fact that I haven't been that avid a fan of the original or subsequent series. I'll watch, and like episodes if they're on late at night when I can't sleep ( Read more... ) -
Books to add to the pile of books I should be reading
Faith Childs, of Womens' Voices For Change says "When I am very busy, I read voraciously." I'd like to learn that trick.
And I am hoping to have time to read a few of Faith's recommendations.
Maybe I should brew some coffee.
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Various Bookish Things
- Today's Poetry Friday from WVFC is gorgeous. Go! Read it.
- Somehow, I wound up starting a romance-writing contest against my friend Gomez, who I've known since we were in high school. 50,000 words, bodice-ripper traditional romance. 6 months, starting May 1. Neither of us has ever written in the genre before. (Leave plot suggestions in the ( Read more... )
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Susan Boyle: Take That, Simon Cowell
Susan Boyle, 47, has become an overnight sensation for her performance on "Britain's Got Talent," a UK Idol clone. Neither the judges nor the audience took her seriously.
Until she began to sing.
I wrote about it for Women's Voices For Change. And you can see the video there... Be sure you can turn your sound up... cause whoa! Total-body- ( Read more... ) -
I helped launch a website! Hooray!
I realize I haven't posted anything real in a while.
Since December, I've been working as a contributing editor for Women's Voices For Change
I've been editing posts, finding stories for them, promoting the site (as you, my lovely f-list know). I've learned a whole lot, worked with excellent people... my co-editor and very good friend, ChrisL, and ( Read more... )
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