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July 26, 2015
A Nation Loses
“If a nation loses its storytellers, it loses its childhood.” ~Peter Handke
July 25, 2015
Grammar Demons, Take That (Part 12)
What is Parallel Structure? Single words, multi-word phrases and clauses can be made parallel by ensuring each item is equal. Examples of parallel structure include multiple gerunds or –ing verbals that function as nouns, past participles, infinitive phrases (to be)…Read more ›
July 24, 2015
The Lowdown On Kepler-452b
You knew I was going to come back to this, right? What can I do? Space exploration fascinates me and discoveries like this keep me up at night, wondering. But, come on, this should keep everyone excited and up at…Read more ›
July 23, 2015
NASA’s Kepler Spots Earth 2.0
WOW! Excitement much!
A Tale Of Two Computers – Part 1
Although the photo above is not mine, this is pretty much the current hardware on my writing desk. The place where the magic happens is shared, not always amicably, by a MacBook Pro and a Sony Vaio. My desk is…Read more ›
July 22, 2015
Did You Know?
My fascination with science fiction can be credited mostly to Asimov. His “Nightfall” took me for a thrill ride and all these years later, thinking of the story still makes my inner fangirl go SQUEE. Haven’t read it yet? Please…Read more ›
July 21, 2015
Flash Sale Of New Series!
To introduce my new serialized fiction–Elementals–to readers, I’m holding a flash sale for the next 36 hours. It’s not just a fun read that’s FREE, it’s short also. You’ll be done reading this thrilling first episode by the time you…Read more ›
Life As An Indie Author In 5 Words Or Less
Received this fun video in the Kindle newsletter yesterday. My words? Most liberating experience ever!
July 20, 2015
Thoughts On Harper Lee’s ‘Watchman’
To Kill a Mockingbird, to me, has been something more than just a literary masterpiece. To me it was part of growing up. One of the most beautiful, feel-good books that held onto its charm forever. I knew that every…Read more ›
July 18, 2015
Grammar Demons, Take That (Part 11)
One of my favorite plights. NOT. To who or to whom? Somehow, I didn’t pay attention in grammar class when this particular rule was being taught. But, a decade after grade school, when I learned the simple rule to figure…Read more ›
