Happy New Year

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Happy New Year to all the readers and writers out there. If you’re not a reader or a writer, what’s wrong with you? Pick up a book. You’ll enjoy it. Seriously. Give it a shot.

Highlight Reel for 2013

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At the end of every year, I like to take stock of what worked and what didn’t. Were there any major life changes, or accomplishments I want to celebrate? What are the missteps that I need to avoid in the coming year? Here is my highlight reel for 2013: 1. I sold my first book, Going Down In Flames, to … Read More

Quirky Christmas Gifts

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I am totally willing to admit that I am quirky. Do you have a quirky person on your Christmas list? Maybe they need one of these gifts. FYI, all of these came from Fab.com.  I think I need the Bubble Wrap Calendar. What quirky gift do you want for Christmas?

My Father’s Response to the Holiday Simplification Plan

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Last week, I wrote a blog about simplifying the holiday decorations to make Thanksgiving and Christmas less stressful. Below is my father’s response. Read it and you’ll understand where my sense of humor comes from. Hello Youngest Progeny: Okay so you have come up with a great plan, but how does that help me contend with your Mother who is … Read More

Surviving the Holiday Season

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I have a love/hate relationship with the holidays. I love baking Christmas cookies and spending time with family, but there is so much pressure for everything to be perfect. If you don’t have a ten foot tree decorated with home made ornaments that would make Martha Stewart weep with joy, then you’re a slacker. If you don’t stand in line … Read More

Gifts for Readers and Writers

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Christmas is just around the corner. Do you know what you’re going to buy for that special Reader or Writer in your life? Here are a few gift ideas along with the web addresses where you can find them. Of course the best gift you can give a Reader or a Writer is a gift card to their local bookstore. … Read More

Team Thor or Team Loki?

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I saw the latest Thor : The Dark World Movie last night. Here’s the trailer if you haven’t seen it. Take a moment to watch and enjoy Thor and Loki. http://youtu.be/npvJ9FTgZbM Now to the important question of the day…are you Team Thor, or Team Loki? At first the answer seems simple. Thor is the golden boy, literally. He has a mane … Read More

Why I Prefer Snarky Kick-butt Characters

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What type of main characters do you prefer? I like smart, snarky chicks who kick butt mentally and, or physically. If the main character resembles a Victoria’s secret model, I’m out. She has to have some flaw or insecurity otherwise I can’t relate. Because, newsflash, we all have wounds from the past which shape the people we become. I listened … Read More