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Tara L. Masih
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Very happy to announce that ForeWord Magazine has named The Chalk Circle as a finalist in its Book of the Year Awards. We find out end of June if it places. Congratulations to the 19 authors in the anthology, and to intro author David Mura!https://botya.forewordreviews.com/boo... read more »
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The Rose Metal Press Field Guide to Writing Flash Fiction: Tips from Editors, Teachers, and Writers in the Field
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Where the Dog Star Never Glows
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The Chalk Circle: Intercultural Prizewinning Essays
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Brevity and Echo: An Anthology of Short Short Stories
by Abigail Beckel , Kathleen Rooney (Goodreads Author) , Chip Cheek — published 2006 |
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Classifieds: An Anthology of Prose Poems
by Ellen Clay , Jessica Bell (Goodreads Author), Tara L. Masih (Goodreads Author) — published 2012 |
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“Being a doctor he didn't want for choices, but also being a doctor he understood the fragility of bone and sinew that encompassed the even more fragile organ of the heart. He envisioned Therese's as being wound in intricate, tight, vinelike veins that he would slowly make sense of and unravel.”
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― Tara L. Masih, Where the Dog Star Never Glows
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“Writing isn't about making money, getting famous, getting dates, getting laid, or making friends. In the end, it's about enriching the lives of those who will read your work, and enriching your own life, as well. It's about getting up, getting well, and getting over. Getting happy, okay? Getting happy.”
― Stephen King, On Writing
― Stephen King, On Writing
“Being a doctor he didn't want for choices, but also being a doctor he understood the fragility of bone and sinew that encompassed the even more fragile organ of the heart. He envisioned Therese's as being wound in intricate, tight, vinelike veins that he would slowly make sense of and unravel.”
― Tara L. Masih, Where the Dog Star Never Glows
― Tara L. Masih, Where the Dog Star Never Glows
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Teresa wrote: "Tara, I just read a great review at "The Mom Egg" of your Where the Dog Star Never Glows. Wonderful!http://themomegg.com/themomegg/Book_R......"
Thanks once again for reading!
Tara, I just read a great review at "The Mom Egg" of your Where the Dog Star Never Glows. Wonderful!http://themomegg.com/themomegg/Book_R...
Catie wrote: "Hi Tara,Thanks for the friend request! Look forward to seeing what you're reading."
You too, I'll try to keep up ;-).
Tara wrote: "I think it's great that you read so much and keep authors posted. We don't hear enough from readers. "For good or bad, I have no qualms about contacting writers. I contacted both Margaret Forster and Ali Smith after reading books of theirs, and got responses from each. What did I have to lose? :)
Teresa wrote: "Tara wrote: "Thanks, Teresa! Our paths keep crossing, don't they??? Glad you read that journal and that you found the story."I used to feel like I was 'stalking' Pia Z. Ehrhardt over the internet..."
I think it's great that you read so much and keep authors posted. We don't hear enough from readers.
Tara wrote: "Thanks, Teresa! Our paths keep crossing, don't they??? Glad you read that journal and that you found the story."I used to feel like I was 'stalking' Pia Z. Ehrhardt over the internet, because I kept crossing her path. Now I feel that way about you. I promise it's not 'intentional,' ;) but I can't imagine having better literary company!
Teresa wrote: "I was reading the latest issue of "Status Hat" and was excited to see and read a story by you there. To anyone else reading this comment who might be interested, the story is here: http://www.stat..."Thanks, Teresa! Our paths keep crossing, don't they??? Glad you read that journal and that you found the story. I was impressed with the issue as a whole. Love how they represent all genres on one theme.
I was reading the latest issue of "Status Hat" and was excited to see and read a story by you there. To anyone else reading this comment who might be interested, the story is here: http://www.statushat.org/create/statu...
Hi Tara,Thank you very very much for adding,accepting me as your friend, thanks for your comment in book excerpts too..you have around 162 friends,and it requires a great talent to locate friends comment and to answer it.
Just want to wish all my goodreads friends a happy and safe holiday, with lots of time to relax and read! Thanks for the support in 2009.
Hi Barbara:Thanks, liked your review of the new TC Boyle book.
I'll let you know when the book will be ready. I hear mid-May?
Not sure why goodreads was giving you a hard time on the comments page. Hopefully a one-time glitch!
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(Will goodreads let me comment on your page today?!?)Hi, Tara!
I always love seeing what you've been reading! You've been very influential on my to-read list.
Definitely let me know when I can order your new book.
~B
Enjoy! Haven't gotten to it yet.