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Kathy Steinemann, Grandma Birdie to her grandkids, is an award-winning author who lives in the foothills on the Alberta side of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. She has loved words for as long as she can remember, especially when the words are frightening or futuristic or funny.

Her career has taken varying directions, including positions as editor of a small-town paper, computer-network administrator, and webmaster. She has also worked on projects in commercial art and cartooning.

Kathy’s website: KathySteinemann.com

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350+ Ways to Replace the Verb “Take”: A Word List for Writers

I once started reading a novel with so many repetitions of take that I lost track of the storyline. About 10 percent in, I abandoned the book. A recent short story suffering from the same problem inspired me to write … Continue reading

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	The Writer's Lexicon: Descriptions, Overused Words, and Taboos by Kathy Steinemann (Goodreads Author), Stuart Aken (Goodreads Author) (Foreword) 4.57 avg rating — 84 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Writer's Lexicon Volume II: More Descriptions, Overused Words, and Taboos by Kathy Steinemann (Goodreads Author), Anne R. Allen (Goodreads Author) (Foreword) 4.68 avg rating — 22 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Vanguard of Hope: Sapphire Brigade Book 1 3.67 avg rating — 24 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Nag Nag Nag: Megan and Emmett Volume I by Kathy Steinemann (Goodreads Author), R.L. Black (Goodreads Author) (Foreword) 3.55 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Suppose: Drabbles, Flash Fiction, and Short Stories by Kathy Steinemann (Goodreads Author), A.L. Kaplan (Goodreads Author) 4.40 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Doctor's Deceit: Sapphire Brigade Book 2 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	IBS-IBD Fiber Charts: Soluble & Insoluble Fibre Data for Over 250 Items, Including Links to Internet Resources 3.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Envision: Future Fiction 4.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Practical and Effective Tips for learning Foreign Languages 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2009	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Kathy Steinemann wrote a new blog post 350+ Ways to Replace the Verb “Take”: A Word List for Writers I once started reading a novel with so many repetitions of take that I lost track of the storyline. About 10 percent in, I abandoned the book. A re... Read more of this blog post »
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Kathy Steinemann made a comment on KathySteinemann.com Rated a Top 45 Writing Blog: Please Vote " Nancy wrote: "You're welcome. I thank you also because you teach me so much. I have your books." Thanks so much for that, Nancy. I'm working on The ...more "
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Kathy Steinemann and 1 other person liked Eileen Troemel's review of The Writer's Lexicon: Descriptions, Overused Words, and Taboos: "This book should sit next to every author who edits. She gives lists of words for overused words but she also offers insight and sound advice on how to improve your writing. In one section she talks about sensory words which many authors forget ab..." Read more of this review »
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Kathy Steinemann liked William Freeman's review of The Writer's Lexicon: Descriptions, Overused Words, and Taboos: "One of three books I used for editing and story writing. A big help to any one who wishes to improve their book."
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Kathy Steinemann and 5 other people liked Jacqui's review of The Writer's Lexicon: Descriptions, Overused Words, and Taboos: "I devour synonyms, find myself staring into space as I consider whether my characters dragged,hauled, or lugged a box. I often jot down a clever description I read that allowed me to clearly visualize what the author meant. Readers of my blog, Wor..." Read more of this review »
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Kathy Steinemann made a comment on 700+ Ways to Describe Feet: A Word List for Writers " Thanks for reading them, Nancy! "
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