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February 17, 2015
10 Things That Baseball Idioms Have Taught Me
My second novel, Baseball Girl, has been prepped and is almost ready to make its appearance on Amazon. The main character, Francesca Milli, learns a few things from her love of baseball in the novel, as you will see if you decide to read it. And although I wrote the main character and modeled some […]
February 13, 2015
Conquering Friggatriskaidekaphobia: The Fear of Friday the 13th
Originally posted on Steph's Scribe:
Say it with me: “I am not afraid of Friday the 13th.” Did you say it? If you did, you get a gold star. Well done! If you were able to say that out loud and actually believed the words you said, you have conquered Friggatriskaidekaphobia, or the fear…
Say it with me: “I am not afraid of Friday the 13th.” Did you say it? If you did, you get a gold star. Well done! If you were able to say that out loud and actually believed the words you said, you have conquered Friggatriskaidekaphobia, or the fear…
February 11, 2015
Romantic Comedies for Valentine’s Day
Originally posted on Steph's Scribe:
*** If you don’t want to fight-fight for a reservation at a restaurant or if you happen to be spending the holiday solo, have no fear. We can laugh and giggle at some great rom-coms that have been made over the years for our viewing pleasure. They may be…
*** If you don’t want to fight-fight for a reservation at a restaurant or if you happen to be spending the holiday solo, have no fear. We can laugh and giggle at some great rom-coms that have been made over the years for our viewing pleasure. They may be…
February 6, 2015
Hollywood Comes to Annapolis in March
Who said neon lights and movie premieres can only take place in Hollywood? Next month, Annapolis will play host to the third annual Annapolis Film Festival (AFF) as it brings some bling to town from March 26th through the 29th. Movie lovers will get to see some edgy and intelligent films as Annapolis showcases some […]
February 5, 2015
On the Fear of Change & Valentine’s Cards
When I put a call out to blog readers about what they wanted to see me write about this week, I received two good directions: blog about change and blog about Valentine’s cards. When I weighed the options, I liked them both, and since I’m heading out of town this weekend for a getaway with […]
February 4, 2015
Love Letters by Snoopy
Honestly, the cartoon says it all. For writers of love letters and books. Cards and poems. Soliloquies to those you love. Filed under: On Life
January 30, 2015
The Worst Part About Writing
* * * Yes, I’m still at tonight. Working diligently on my collection right now. However, the worst part about writing is that you get attached and stupidly emotional about the characters you create. Why? Because sometimes they are loosely based on people you know, lessons you’ve learned, the ways you have grown. You are […]
Preparing to Launch! A Personal Letter to Readers.
Dear Readers, I don’t often go on and on about all the different responsibilities an independent author has to tackle on a daily basis, but none is greater than getting your books ready for that “big release.” I can see the finish line. I am almost there. In addition to the release of my almost […]
January 25, 2015
The Biggest Mistake Some College Students Make
One the eve of the beginning of the spring semester, I thought I’d share something that I’ve seen as the downfall of a lot of college students with regard to their academics. It’s not something earth-shattering, but it is something that is real. The good news is it’s something that can be rectified if taken […]
January 21, 2015
What Writers Owe To Themselves
Writers—Do you do some of your best thinking in the shower? Typically, my best ideas come to me at the most inopportune moments when I do not have paper and pencil handy, like when I’m commuting or observing something with a cart full of groceries or taking a walk through the neighborhood. Sometimes the creative […]
