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Writing Tips and Links for Writers and Authors

Great Links for Writers I came across in the last week:   Ever wonder what exactly should go on your copyright page of your books? Here’s a comprehensive list with everything you need to know about a copyright page: Your copyright page: Everything you need to know   Author and Blogger, Don Massenzio has started […]

Do Your Insecurities Keep You From Joining Social Activities?

Overcoming Insecurities   Many people who harbor issues with their self-esteem tend to short-change themselves from living life to its fullest potential. In this post I’m going to refer to some of our physical attributes we find ourselves being self-critical about that potentially become handicaps for fully enjoying all aspects of our lives.   Let’s […]

Sunday Book Review – Fire and Fury by Michael Wolff

  Today’s review is on Michael Wolff’s politically intriguing and informative book – Fire and Fury. This is a personal accounting of what he witnessed while having ease of access and being privy to the shenanigans that is currently ongoing in the Whitehouse.   Since the day Trump ran for president I’ve been fascinated with […]

Writing Memoir [Expert Interview] – The Blogger’s Lifestyle

  Today I’d like to share a wonderful interview I had with Kathleen Aherne over at her generous blog – Bloggers Lifestyle. I was just ecstatic when Kathleen wanted to interview me on Writing Memoir. Kathleen also invites bloggers to add one of our blog post links to her Friday posts with a chance to […]

My Two Cents – Rant of the Week – Stop Wasting My Time #BellCanada

  One of the most irksome pet peeves I have is having to deal with my communication companies on an ongoing basis for wrong billings. And why is it that communications companies are notorious for their computer systems not running effectively?   Every time I make the slightest change to one of my services, ie: […]

Sunday Book Review – The Writer’s Lexicon by Kathy Steinemann

Today’s Sunday Book Review is on Kathy Steinemann’s helpful guide for writers – The Writer’s Lexicon. I highly recommend this book for all writers to keep handy on their desks right along side your dictionaries and thesauruses.     Blurb: You just read your manuscript and discovered that your characters nod like marionettes in every chapter. […]

Saturday Smiles – Words, Words, Words – soulgifts – Telling Tales – #Blogshare

  I came across this ‘word salad’ post by Raili over at Soulgifts. Some of these word associations are just hilarious!!! I hope you enjoy these neologisms as much as me and Raili’s readers have.   Saturday Smiles – Words, Words, Words     Neologisms  new words or a new use for an old word, or […]

#WATWB – We Are The World Blogfest – #Kindness #Humanity #TorontoStrong

  Every last Friday of the month our #WATWB community posts something inspirational to deflect from some of the negativity in the world. I had another uplifting post ready to share for this month’s contribution, but in light of the attack on my city in North York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, a mere 5 minutes from […]

Memoir Bytes: – The 10 Red Flags I Didn’t Pay Attention To – Domestic Abuse

  “Oh c’mon Deb, you never give a guy a chance,” my bestie Bri lectured on. “You have too many stipulations about dating before you let anyone into your life.”   I was managing an office for a PR firm when I met ‘him’. He’d drop by once a week to pick up work as […]

Sunday Book Review – Writing Hard Stories by Melanie Brooks

Sunday Book Review   Today’s book review is on memoir writer, Melanie Brook’s book – Writing Hard Stories. I always try to read a book on my craft in between reading other genres I enjoy too. I was drawn to this book, not only for its whimsical cover (covers do attract), but for the content […]