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February 12, 2016

5 Memoirs for the Valentine’s Day cynic

If you’re like me, Valentine’s Day becomes been there, done that. I see it as a day for young love, …

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Published on February 12, 2016 06:30

February 11, 2016

Will I always write about the Manson family?

If you’re a writer, try this exercise: Sit down with a group of people who’ve read your book and have …

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Published on February 11, 2016 05:24

February 8, 2016

One cause of writer’s block

How am I supposed to get any writing done with this in the house? Follow me on Instagram: rachael_hanel Trophy’s …

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Published on February 08, 2016 11:03

February 2, 2016

Mad Men writing prompt: Season 1, Episode 5

Mad Men Season 1, Episode 5: “5G” Episode summary: Don’s biological half-brother, Adam, sees Don’s picture in the newspaper and …

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Published on February 02, 2016 12:02

January 30, 2016

Deal announced for new SLA book

From Publisher’s Marketplace: “Becoming Jimi Hendrixco-author Brad Schreiber’s REVOLUTION’S END: The Patty Hearst Kidnapping, Mind Control and the Secret …

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Published on January 30, 2016 12:12

January 27, 2016

Mad Men writing prompt: Season 1, Episode 4

Season 1, Episode 4: “New Amsterdam” This episode veers away from the characters we’ve come to know in the first …

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Published on January 27, 2016 15:02

January 26, 2016

A book about corpses? Sure, why not?

So yeah, this is a book that excites me. #funerals #corpses #death #arentiafungirl A photo posted by Rachael Hanel (@rachael_hanel) …

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Published on January 26, 2016 11:37

January 18, 2016

Mad Men writing prompt: Season 1, Episode 3

Season 1, Episode 3: “Marriage of Figaro” As evidenced by the title, this episode is about marriage. Betty and Don …

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Published on January 18, 2016 07:54

January 11, 2016

David Bowie and the culture of celebrity “secrets”

Why are we surprised when celebrities keep a secret?

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Published on January 11, 2016 15:38

January 10, 2016