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Review of The Sound of Kindness by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater

How do you tell a story about finding kindness in the world? It would be very easy for this kind of story to become a massive sermon. “Look for it and you will find it. Just do it!” But Amy Ludwig VanDerwater does it a much better way. She gives readers a story about a … Continue reading Review of The Sound of Kindness by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater →

4 Reasons You Need a Critique Group

For the next month, I’ll periodically blog about the gifts that you can give yourself as a writer. One of the most valuable is a critique group or accountability group. One – A Critique Group is There for You Even if your family is supportive, there are going to be things they don’t understand. The … Continue reading 4 Reasons You Need a Critique Group →

Audience: Get Specific

About three weeks ago, I sent my nonfiction proposal to Kane Press. I have to admit that I was bummed when it bounced back to me in less than 48 hours. But the reason is pretty good, if I do say so myself. They’ve contracted a similar book. That means that I need to get … Continue reading Audience: Get Specific →

A Writer’s Search History

A friend of mine is working on a police procedural. She asked a question on a forum and was answered only after someone vetted her. “She’s a writer, not a maniac.” Between my friends who write mysteries, horror, speculative fiction, and true crime, their search histories are like a museum of the macabre. In spite … Continue reading A Writer’s Search History →

Writing a Menu vs a To-Do List

I get a wide variety of email newsletters. Many are to do with reading and books. Then there are the ones about writing. I also knit, weave, and crochet. And I want to get back into sewing. It is something that I’ve done on and off my whole life. Some time ago, one of the … Continue reading Writing a Menu vs a To-Do List →

Happy Thanksgiving

For those of you who celebrate, I’d like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Take this time to recharge your creative battery. Even when not everything goes your way creatively, I think it is vital to acknowledge what you have to be thankful for. One – I met my deadline yesterday. That means that I’m … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving →

Jólabókaflóð: Christmas Book Flood

I know, I know.  For some of you it is just too early to talk about Christmas.  But Thanksgiving weekend is when we draw names in my husband’s family.  It is also the time I start planning my Christmas book buying. That’s why I love this Icelandic tradition.  The rough translation for Jólabókaflóð is Christmas Book … Continue reading Jólabókaflóð: Christmas Book Flood →

Adding to My Word Count through Bribery

I didn’t plan to buy astronaut earrings, but I didn’t know I would see astronaut earrings. This past weekend I worked a craft fair and was initially disappointed that my favorite vendor wasn’t there. Still, I bopped around and chatted with the people I knew. And then I spotted them . . . Actually, I … Continue reading Adding to My Word Count through Bribery →

Review of Party Like It’s 2044

If you like written collections, then this is one you should definitely check out. A collection is a book by a single author. In this case it is a book of essays although it could also be poetry or short stories. Joni B. Cole is a podcast host of Author, Can I Ask You? and … Continue reading Review of Party Like It’s 2044 →

Put on Your Listening Ears

On Monday, I got an email through my site and blog. She told me that she really liked my content and would love to subscribe. “So do it,” I thought. Fortunately I listened to what she was telling me. She wanted to. That meant she couldn’t. I knew that allowing people to subscribe was part … Continue reading Put on Your Listening Ears →