Rachel Lyon's Blog, page 5
May 30, 2019
Novel-Related Google Searches, March-May 2019
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April 25, 2019
Author's Guild / Epiphany Magazine Breakout 8 Prize
I’m honored to be one of the judges, and the year-long mentor, for the Author’s Guild/Epiphany Magazine Breakout 8 Prize. 8 writers will win a year-long mentorship with yours truly, along with a manuscript review, publication in Epiphany A Literary Journal's Breakout 8 special issue, a one-year membership to the Authors Guild, a one-year subscription to Epiphany, a $250 cash prize, and more. Find out more here.
March 2, 2019
Novel-Related Google Searches, January-February 2019
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January 1, 2019
Novel-Related Google Searches, December 2018

Tanuki
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historical feminist locations in upstate New York
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December 3, 2018
35 Over 35
SELF-PORTRAIT WITH BOY appears on this year’s official 35 Over 35 list! Check it out here.
November 30, 2018
Novel-Related Google Searches, November 2018

How many women are killed by their husbands/boyfriends per year?
What is stuffed animal fur made out of?
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October 29, 2018
Novel-Related Google Searches, October 2018
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Novel-Related Google Searches, Season 2 Episode 3
Lake Tear-of-the-Clouds
counties in New York State
plants native to New York State
anagram generator
Native American tribes New York State
minerals mined in New York State: garnet, zinc, salt
salt mining
other names for Persephone
last name meaning pomegranate
covens
retractable ballpoint click pen

October 17, 2018
"I'M ONLY TELLING YOU SO YOU'LL KNOW" Nominated for a Pushcart Prize
Many thanks to the good folks at Jellyfish Review for their continued support of my work. This time they’ve nominated me for a Pushcart Prize! Fingers crossed.
August 14, 2018
Novel-Related Google Searches, Season 2 Episode 2

Anatomy of a Firework
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When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. –Maya Angelou


