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May 26, 2013
SuperStars Writing Seminar: Recap 3
Please take the time to remember and honor all those who serve.
What I’m reading: The King’s Promise, by Heather Graham.
Over the three days of intensive talks at the SuperStars Writing Seminars, there was a massive sharing of helpful tidbits. Here are a few of them. Use what works.
Kevin J. Anderson spoke of his “popcorn” theory of success. He likened it to making popcorn by heating the oil in a pan, waiting for it to get hot, dropping in a kernel of popcorn, and then, when it pops, eating it,...
May 25, 2013
Long Weekend Special – 30% off Select Titles at Kobo
Kobo is offering a 30% off discount on three of my books as part of their Long Weekend Special: Nowhere to Hide, and Deadly Secrets.
To take advantage of this special, use the coupon code SPRINGSAVE.
***Important*** You can use this code only once, so choose wisely.
May 23, 2013
Friday Field Trip — More Geology
Long Weekend Special – 30% off Select Titles at Kobo
Kobo is offering three of my books as part of their Long Weekend Special: Nowhere to Hide,
***Important*** You can use this code only once, so choose wisely.
Now, onto our regular Friday Feature.
Hubster’s class took a second field trip last weekend. Here are more “rocks and stuff.” Next week, Jason will be back with pictures fro...
Long Weekend Special – Click for 30% off Select Titles at Kobo
Kobo is offering a 30% off discount on three of my books as part of their Long Weekend Special: Nowhere to Hide, and Deadly Secrets.
To take advantage of this special, use the coupon code SPRINGSAVE.
***Important*** You can use this code only once, so choose wisely.
May 22, 2013
Superstars Writing Seminar: Recap 2
I’m continuing my recap of seminars given at the Superstars Writing Conference. Today, it’s Kevin J. Anderson’s Eleven Steps to Productivity.
1. Shut up and write.
2. Defy the empty page.
3. Dare to be bad. (at first)
And, because it’s my day to post at The Blood-Red Pencil, you can find the other 8 tips over there.
May 21, 2013
What’s Cooking Wednesday — Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Hubster is getting more adventuresome with his cooking and recipe variations. Here’s one he made a while back. (He’s responsible for dinner every Friday.)
Hubster’s Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients:
1 spaghetti squash
½ T olive oil
½ t minced garlic
½ c diced onion
2 celery stalks, sliced
4–5 baby carrots, sliced
½ c chopped bell pepper
1 T chopped pickled Jalapeno
2 slices turkey bacon
1 c zucchini
1 c fresh spinach leaves
½ c diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
¼ c breadcrumbs
¾ c Marinara sauce
½ c Mozzar...
May 20, 2013
Busting Doors or Writing Crime Fiction
Today I welcome Chief of Police Scott Silverii, PhD,l to Terry’s Place. Chief Silverii is a highly decorated officer with over 23 years in policing. Many of those were served working undercover narcotics and SWAT operations. He is now in the process of writing his first police procedural, and thinks it may possibly be more frightening than busting down drug dealer’s doors!
Hi everyone, I appreciate the invitation to Terry’s Place. While I am thankful for her opportunity, I fear that Terry has...
May 19, 2013
Superstars Writing Seminar: Recap 1
Don’t forget the Brenda Novak Auction, and my box of books giveaway. I’ve got overflowing bookshelves, but I’m not going to open the contest until I have 1500 Likes on my Facebook Page. Tell your friends!
As I mentioned last week, I had the good fortune to win one of two Kobo scholarships to a writing conference held in Colorado Springs: Superstars Writing Seminars. This turned out to be a fascinating experience. First, it was a business-focu...
Superstars Writing Conference: Recap 1
Don’t forget the Brenda Novak Auction, and my box of books giveaway. I’ve got overflowing bookshelves, but I’m not going to open the contest until I have 1500 Likes on my Facebook Page. Tell your friends!
As I mentioned last week, I had the good fortune to win one of two Kobo scholarships to a writing conference held in Colorado Springs: Superstars Writing Seminars. This turned out to be a fascinating experience. First, it was a business-focu...
May 16, 2013
Friday Field Trip — Geology
Hubster has been taking a geology class about the local ‘rocks and stuff’ for the past month or so. The class went on a field trip to reinforce what the instructor had been talking about. I told him suggested he share his pictures. Here they are. Enjoy.
Boudan
Oil Creek Fault Face
Dome Rock
Fault Offset
Gneiss
Idaho Springs Meta Sedimentary
Lahar Volocanic Stuff
Leadville Limestone
If you have questions, I’m sure Hubster will answer. Have a great weekend, everyone!
