The Process Of Writing A Book

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I just found this last night. It amuses me to some degree. Interestingly enough, I do not feel this way at all about my own work. Ever. I'm not sure if that stems from experience, ego, or a combination thereof. I realize many people struggle through the process, but I think reaching out to other … Continue reading The Process Of Writing A Book

You Never Know How Many Books You Own Until…

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You Never Know How Many Books You Own Until... Go ahead, ask me what I do at 3:00 a.m. when I can’t sleep? Apparently today, organize my bookcases was high up on the list. I have no idea why because they’re all behind my couch and I don’t look at them much, but after uncovering … Continue reading You Never Know How Many Books You Own Until…

Monday

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Mondays always creep up on us, unless there happens to be a three day weekend. For the past two weeks, my Mondays have simply been filled with stress. If there's anything I need less of, it would be stress. If there's one thing I need more of, it would be sleep. Today, I shall try … Continue reading Monday

Life Is…

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“Life is a book waiting to happen.” -Sloan McBride

How Much Does Music Influence Your Writing?

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How Much Does Music Influence Your Writing? As a writer, I get asked this question quite a bit. As I work on the first four novels in what will be, at the very least, an eight book series, I do have a playlist I refer to when I am researching. I have eclectic taste in … Continue reading How Much Does Music Influence Your Writing?

My Writing Roots

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My Writing Roots We all start somewhere, especially in terms of writing. My roots are steeped in tradition in the sense that I come from a family well versed with the written and spoken word. I, myself, have a way with words. There’s not a lot I won’t say. I’m direct, I have no time … Continue reading My Writing Roots

In The Case Of…

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I only have a handful or so left to read to meet my tiny Goodreads challenge this year. I've done well over the last three years with these challenges, very well, in fact, but this year Mama needs to write and be focused. Hope someone gets to enjoy a good piece of prose this … Continue reading In The Case Of…