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December 5, 2014
Weirdly Useful DIY Abstract-Expressionist English
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Happy Friday! Didja notice my new banner up there? I thought the old one was kinda busy. You couldn’t see the nav bar for the book covers. I thought, “Enough, already!” So. NOW, because no week is complete without a … Continue reading →
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December 4, 2014
Longish-Distance Writer Pal #ThrowbackThursday
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Before I forget, I was interviewed yesterday by Mandi M. Lynch on her Book in the Bag blog. Thanks, Mandi! Now, about this writer pal. Pat and I met around 30 years ago at a Midwest Writers Workshop in Muncie, … Continue reading →
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December 3, 2014
Navy Cakes #Vegetarian #Food
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“What the heckaroo are Navy Cakes?” I can hear you asking it, all the way over here in the back of beyond. Well, I’ll tell you: Navy Cakes are what I made for supper the other night when I couldn’t … Continue reading →
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December 2, 2014
‘Tis The Gifts
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I got to meet my wonderful internet friend Andrea Gilbey again! She came to visit Ginny Fleming, who is her Kentuckiana bestie, and who innerduced us. And Andrea broughted me presents! Look! How cool is that, right? Me Gifts That’s … Continue reading →
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December 1, 2014
“No Offense” Is No Defense
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How many times have you been told you shouldn’t take offense at something that offended you because the offender “meant no offense”? For most people, it’s a lot of times. Most women have been expected to chuckle at jokes at … Continue reading →
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November 30, 2014
Mitch Falls Out of Love #SampleSunday
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Here’s how and why Mitch falls out of love with Corrie, in response to Christine Campbell‘s request of last week. Mitch Falls Out of Love excerpt from A DEAD GUY AT THE SUMMERHOUSE by Marian Allen Then Corrie did something … Continue reading →
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November 29, 2014
Royalty Released! #Caturday
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Hi, this is Munchkin. Amidala and I spent most of the week exiled to the basement for … um … moving violations on the bedroom rug. We’re out, now, although MA and Pop keep the bedroom door closed and shut … Continue reading →
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November 28, 2014
The Most Delicious Math You Will Ever See
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You never heard of delicious math? As my mother says, now you can never say that again with honesty, because Imma tell you about it. I’m only going to recommend one site this week, because you’ll want to spend all … Continue reading →
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November 27, 2014
Ziggy’s Gift #ThrowbackThursday #ThankfulThursday
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You’re welcome. Happy Thanksgiving, peeps. A WRITING PROMPT FOR YOU: A character is thankful for something unusual. MA … Continue reading →
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November 26, 2014
Cajun Fried Turkey
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In honor of tomorrow, Cajun Fried Turkey: This is something I thought I was wrong about, but I wasn’t. Does that make me right, or does that make me wrong twice? When I heard the term “Cajun fried turkey”, I … Continue reading →
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