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April 23, 2014

Freelance: A new opportunity

A wonderful opportunity has fallen into my lap. The coordinator for one of my writing groups sent a group email to some of the writers, the ones she felt would take advantage of what was being offered. There is a … Continue reading →
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Published on April 23, 2014 00:05

April 18, 2014

Spring Fling

  My publisher is tossing a Spring Fling for her authors. From April 15- May 15 the ebook, “Jasper, Amazon Parrot: A Rainforest Adventure” will be slashed from $5.99 all the way down to $1.99. While I already have a … Continue reading →
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Published on April 18, 2014 04:10

April 15, 2014

Movies: Should they be factual?

I’m not sure how many people here have seen the movie “Rio” which is a children’s movie that involves a macaw. I have never seen it. Most times when there is a movie I think Jasper might like I position … Continue reading →
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Published on April 15, 2014 05:17

April 11, 2014

Twopiece: My first bird

  Monday was a rough morning. My first bird ever, Twopiece, was at the bottom of the cage. He scared me enough that hubby dug a hole in the back next to where his mate is buried. Twopiece came home … Continue reading →
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Published on April 11, 2014 02:30

April 8, 2014

Happy Birthday To Me

    Today is my birthday. WOOT. It has already been a great one so far. Last Friday my son took me out for lunch and then to see the new Captain America movie. We had a good time and … Continue reading →
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Published on April 08, 2014 00:00

April 4, 2014

Am I Successful?: A Writer’s View

\ How do you define success as an author? When I first started writing a few years ago, my goal was to write a book for any future grandchildren. That was the scope of it. But that soon changed when … Continue reading →
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Published on April 04, 2014 03:01

April 1, 2014

Cross Promotions

         How many people actually do cross promotions? I find regardless if you publish traditionally or self publish, you need to get your name out there. More and more authors are required to put in the time and work … Continue reading →
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Published on April 01, 2014 02:41

March 27, 2014

The Wonder Chicks: A Writing Group

       I formed a writing group a few years ago called the Wonder Chicks. At first it was just my gal pal Lisa and me. It soon blossomed into a group of five amazing women. Yes I am including … Continue reading →
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Published on March 27, 2014 23:49

March 24, 2014

Dragon in the Attic: An Excerpt

This is an excerpt from my first paranormal story ever. This is what I will be reading at the library tonight. The Door in the Tree Part 1 Chapter 4 Sarah had one trait that often got her into trouble; … Continue reading →
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Published on March 24, 2014 23:45

March 21, 2014

Publishing Speech

Next Wednesday I will be reading a small excerpt of the book “Dragons in the Attic.” After which I will be giving a small speech on self publishing versus traditional publishing. This is what I have so far. Am I … Continue reading →
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Published on March 21, 2014 00:03