July 2012
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The Business Rusch: Careers, Critics, and... →
Another very thought provoking post from Kris…long, but well-worth the time.
Jul 5th
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June 2012
7 posts
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Peevish Penman: Why Most Authors Are Not Your Fans →
True! Although the title is potentially misleading… ;-)
Jun 29th
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YA Author Elana Johnson: Self-Publishing,... →
Read & take heed…wise words from Elana.
Jun 28th
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The Business Rusch: Perfection « Kristine Kathryn... →
Best. Pep talk. Ever.
Jun 28th
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The Care and Feeding of Non-Morning People | Kait... →
A thousand times, yes.
Jun 25th
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So, it turns out that I’m an Introvert… | Carrie... →
Recognizing you’re an introvert (or an extrovert, for that matter) is important, I think…because finally you realize that there really isn’t anything “wrong” with you, it’s just who you are, and how you deal with the world. Recognizing extroverts & introverts helps you to better deal with people on their level too. Knowledge is power.
Jun 18th
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The End of The World as We Know It « Kristine... →
If I had the capitol, I do believe I’d look into starting an indie bookstore right about now…would compliment my publishing business nicely, methinks.
Jun 7th
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Random Thoughts: Special Announcement and Giveaway →
Click! Win Books! You know you want to… ;-)
Jun 1st
May 2012
13 posts
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The Innocent Flower: Why You Shouldn't Fear... →
Indeed.
May 30th
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A Newbie's Guide to Publishing: Tone →
Excellent discussion of tone and using it deliberately online.
May 29th
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Liana Brooks: How To Get Professional Book Editing... →
Good advice (though I don’t agree that formatting is editing…formatting is layout, and there’s no editing involved). Good ideas for getting content edits though!
May 29th
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The Intervention | From Amy Rose Davis →
Yep. Perspective is good.
May 22nd
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Liana Brooks: What My Job Is... →
Yep - I agree with this. My job is to tell stories…that’s it.
May 22nd
The Variety Pages: Weekly Round-Up May 14 - 19,... →
May 20th
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Scott Nicholson: Ads in eBooks →
Interesting concept - would you download a free ebook as opposed to the paid version if the free version was ad-supported? I’m considering an experiment with this…
May 18th
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I’ll Just Check Email Real Quick « Zoe Winters →
Indeed. I can’t write first thing, but when I do write, I like it totally quiet with no distractions. Mental focus & routine is key…
May 15th
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Ford Forkum: Recap of Events from the Beginning to... →
There you go - the whole publication process along with basic platform-building, neatly organized and laid out in simple terms. A good guide for those starting…or wondering.
May 15th
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The Sound of Rain: Man Candy Monday: Vin Diesel →
‘Nuff said, I think. ;-)
May 15th
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Piedmont Writer: Critique Partners →
Good advice on choosing & using crit partners from Anne Gallagher.
May 14th
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Don't pet me, I'm writing: Things you shouldn't... →
Yet another dose of “funny” from Tawna Fenske…this would *so* happen to me…
May 14th
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A Newbie's Guide to Publishing: Harlequin Fail →
I never thought I’d ever say this - but I’m glad I never achieved my goal of submitting an MS to Harlequin. As little as I make off my books…it’s still probably more than I’d make writing for them, from the looks of this.
May 8th
April 2012
11 posts
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Ford Forkum - Tales From the Forkside: People... →
More deep thoughts for a Thursday night…
Apr 27th
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Ask the Readers: Do You Think It’s Wrong To Be... →
Thought-provoking post at Kaizen Journaling today…
Apr 27th
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Random Thoughts: Flash Me Friday →
You gotta read this - and not just because I’m one of the characters. Ninja zombies, people! LOL
Apr 13th
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Attention Deficit Nation - Toby Neal →
Yep. Good (though a bit sad) observations on our society…
Apr 12th
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Supernatural Smut: Finding Your Bliss. →
A warm cup of tea, a soft dog, and a good book. *happy sigh* What’s your bliss?
Apr 10th
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Whipped Root Beer Granita Shots →
Um…I *need* to try these… *licks lips*
Apr 6th
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Ch-Ch-Ch Changes! : selenakitt.com →
Funny how time changes perspective…
Apr 6th
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STFU, You’re Amazing | Escapist Ramblings →
Amen! Confidence, FTW!
Apr 6th
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Don't pet me, I'm writing: First the pork, now the... →
Yummy! LOL (Oh just read it already…you know you want to, and there’s a reward.).
Apr 5th
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The Business Rusch: Audience | Kristine Kathryn... →
Yep. Or so I hope, anyway.
Apr 5th
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The Variety Pages: Writer's Notes: Puttin' the... →
Apr 5th
March 2012
11 posts
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Using Kanbanpad To Get Organized « There's A Story... →
Check this out…looks like a very cool organization tool for projects.
Mar 28th
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The Business Rusch: Quality | Kristine Kathryn... →
From someone in both worlds - very logical, IMO.
Mar 22nd
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Weekly News & Prompt, March 19, 2012 →
Forgot to share this out earlier…this week’s news. :-)
Mar 20th
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The Innocent Flower: Yes, There is Sex in My Books →
I’m glad Michelle finally made this post public, so I can share it with you. Excellent, excellent explanation for why writers write things that might be different than their own values.
Mar 14th
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Publishing Isn’t for Sissies: But you absolutely... →
Indeed. Great advice from Anna…
Mar 14th
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Terry's Place: It's Still a Marathon, not a Sprint →
Yep. Slow & steady will eventually get you there, IMO.
Mar 13th
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Don't pet me, I'm writing: Why it feels good to... →
Tawna reminds us that perspective is everything…
Mar 12th
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Do you need to burn your ships or have a... →
Good stuff to ponder here…
Mar 12th
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Deadly Doses–Politics, Religion and Our Author... →
This. I agree with every single word. And not just for authors.
Mar 10th
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J.R. Johansson: Bear Bottom Klingon →
This is too funny… :-)
Mar 9th
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It’s a bad sign if… | Stormwolf.com →
Important reading for those going the agent route…
Mar 1st
February 2012
14 posts
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Random Thoughts: Flash Me Friday →
You’re missing out if you don’t go read Carol’s latest flash story… modern folklore, of sorts…
Feb 24th
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BBC News - The myth of the eight-hour sleep →
This is fascinating…I generally feel best after a four hour “nap”, rather than 8 hours of solid sleep. And I often sleep better on the weekends when I get up after 4 hours, feed the dogs, and then go back to sleep. Hmm….
Feb 24th
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The Business Rusch: Competition | Kristine Kathryn... →
More good business advice - esp. for those publishing traditionally.
Feb 23rd
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Keep going you fool!: Is Literary Fiction Hard to... →
I agree with this…interesting.
Feb 22nd
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Pearl, Why You Little...: I'm Not a Flake. I'm... →
This is hilarious. Does your reading material influence your actions & speech? ;-)
Feb 22nd
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Weekly Flash Prompt: Typing
It’s two in the morning, and the world is silent save the gentle clicking of fingernails on a keyboard. The computer screen is white and full of colorful programming code that shifts upward every few seconds. The clicking stops, and long seconds pass as her finger hovers over the key that will execute the program… - From Flash 52: 52 Writing Prompts for a Year of Flash Fiction (by me)...
Feb 19th
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Thank God I’m not a swimsuit... →
Good perspective on reviews…
Feb 16th