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Blog postThe Vanishing Horse Many years ago, I wrote a blog about a special Christmas gift I got for the kids. I’ve been asked to repeat it this year. Since this is a difficult year, and a very difficult Christmas season, I am repeating the story. I hope this brings a smile to your face. Most of all this year, we need to remember the good things of the past and not let the problems of today blind us to the good things we have experienced.
My second Christmas in Connecticut promise -
Blog postWhen I was in college many years ago, probably before most of you were born, cars were different. There were no backup cameras. Many did not have outside mirrors. Only expensive cars had turn indicators. To signal a turn, you had to put your arm out the window. Straight out was a left turn. Up was a right turn, and down was a stop. In beautiful weather that worked well. In rainy or very cold weather, not so well.
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Today’s blog will be brief, because no one wants to dwell too long on a rejection. But, so you know you are not alone, here are some rejections that other writers have received.
Shakespeare’s name, you may depend on it, will go down. He has no invention as to stories, none whatever. —Lord Byron (1814)
A huge dose of hyperbolical slang, maudlin sentimentalism and tragic-comic bubble and squeak. —William Harrison Ainsworth, New Monthly Magazin -
Blog postToday’s guest blogger is Jodie Wolfe, a former columnist for Home School Enrichment who now creates novels where hope and quirky meet. She is also the co-founder of the blog Stitches Thru Time. When not writing, she enjoys spending time with her husband in Pennsylvania, reading, walking, and being a Grammie. Today, she’ll explore an aspect of being a pioneer and what it takes. And it is Valentine’s Day, right?
I’ve always had a fascination with the 19th Century. I th -
Blog postOf late, I’ve received a number of questions regarding anthologies. So today, I’m going to talk about anthologies.
First, what is an anthology? In the simplest terms, an anthology is a collection of written works. It can be a collection of poems, plays, short stories, songs, novellas, or excerpts from longer books. These do not have to be related in any way, although often there is a theme associated with the anthology. There is not a real limit on how many – n -
Blog postToday’s guest blogger is Patricia Gligor, a Cincinnati writer of mysteries. Her latest is Small Town Mystery series, Book #2 – Murder at Maple Ridge. She’s had a varied career, including managing a sporting goods department and proprietor of a resume writing service. But her passion has always been writing fiction. Here she talks about the mystery of writing.
I’ve always been in awe of the writing process. And, after seven published novels, I’m still amazed – mayb -
Blog postToday’s guest blogger is Donna Schlachter, who also writes as Leeann Betts Donna writes historical suspense. Double Jeopardy is her latest, due out in January, 2020. She and her alter ego Leeann have published more than thirty novellas and full-length novels. They are active in American Christian Fiction Writers, Sisters in Crime and other groups. She lives in Denver with her husband, Patrick. Today, she gives us the story behind the story, plus a chance to receive a f
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Blog postToday’s guest blogger is Leeann Betts, a pen name for Donna Schlachter. Leeann writes contemporary romantic suspense. Missing Deposits is the eleventh title in her cozy mystery series. Leeann and Donna have published more than thirty novellas and full-length novels. They are active in American Christian Fiction Writers, Sisters in Crime and other groups. Today, she talks about forensic accounting and the mystery, and gives us a chance to receive a free book.
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Blog postToday, author Augie Hicks tells of an unusual woman she knew, and how that woman became the inspiration for a book, Laid Hard & Fast, Imelda’s Story. I think you’ll find it interesting. Augie has
As an ongoing, lifetime student, I have always enjoyed talking to people and learning about their lives. Many people have come in and out of my life, but none as delightful as Emma. I first saw Emma from a distance, posing Tai Chi movements on the grass outside of her apartmen -
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