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Thoughts on my nanowrimo works for me
Every writer has a different process. Some spend a great deal of time drafting complex outlines, character interviews, and all sorts of things before they write a book. They know every scene before they write and need that roadmap to … Continue reading
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My 2009 nanowrimo experience
I’ve participated in national novel writing month (nanowrimo) every year since I first signed up in 2005. I didn’t make it past the first week during those first three years, and I was having a hard time finishing more than … Continue reading
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On the Lack of Airline Customer service
I’m writing this while sitting on an airplane on Christmas Day. I’m grateful to be on the airplane, but I’m not anywhere near the seat I selected when I bought these tickets two months ago. In fact, I lost all … Continue reading
Why Writing Sometimes looks like Wasted Time
Like many writers who have demanding full-time jobs, I struggle to fit writing into my life on a daily basis. Sometimes I get a lot done in an evening, sometimes nothing. Sometimes I go weeks without writing, though I usually … Continue reading
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The first week of nanowrimo 2009
During my first week of National Novel Writing Month (nanowrimo) writing, I experienced moments of sheer joy as I wrote the first few dozen pages of my new story. That was when it really hit me: THIS is why I … Continue reading
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Answering a friend’s PC or Mac question
There has probably never been an easier time to switch to a mac! The new MacBooks are the most awesome mac yet! I’m another long-time apple user who has also always had to do Wintel PCs at work. The basic … Continue reading
Roads – Ireland and Virginia
I chose a route for my drive out to Shepherdstown, WV last Friday that took me out to Leesburg on highways, then I took a series of two-lane roads for the rest of my trip. These were the sort of … Continue reading
When did all plurals become possessive?
When did plural words become possessive? I ask this quite seriously because I’ve noticed that this plural problem has spread at an alarming rate from something done by those little corner market employees who are recent immigrants who barely speak … Continue reading
Romance fiction, then and now
On more than one occasion — usually while hanging out with fellow romance writers over dinner during a conference — the topic turns to the first romance novel(s) you ever read. I know I am not alone when I admit … Continue reading
I love my Wii
A few weeks ago, during a trip to visit my brother’s family, I had the opportunity to try out my sister in law’s new toy, the Wii, complete with the WiiFit. I was smitten. The Wii rocks! My niece and … Continue reading
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