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Monthly Archives: November 2010
Author’s Serenity Prayer
Well, I don’t exactly have a prayer. Other than, “Please God, let me finish this re-write by the deadline.” I’d really like to reflect on the things in my writing life that I can and can’t control. Be forewarned–this is … Continue reading
Posted in The Writing Life
Tagged author, book, can, can't, idea, prayer, rant, serenity prayer, writing
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Pumpkins & Dressing & Yams, Oh My!
It’s time for that annual Thanksgiving ritual of the cooking & baking frenzy. I’m not even hosting the feast this year and I’m still in a tizzy over my culinary chores. I’ve signed on to bake a pumpkin pie, make … Continue reading
Posted in Traditions
Tagged baking, cooking, dressing, pumpkin pie, stuffing, thanksgiving, yams
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Unusual Hobbies
If you’ve read the bio on my website, you know I wanted to be a writer from a pretty young age. But like everyone else, I dabbled in the occasional odd hobby–troll doll fashion shows in elementary school, community choir … Continue reading
Posted in Unusual Hobbies
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The Glamorous Life of an Author…Heh
I roll out of bed at 10am and eat a few bonbons. My special assistant dresses me in my Gucci (I’m old school) and arranges my coiffure, then brings me a few delicacies for breakfast. After I’ve finished my pot … Continue reading
Posted in The Writing Life
Tagged bonbons, cat, diabetic, glamorous, inspiration, kopi luwak, SCBWI, triffid, writing
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Living with Critters
I live in a semi-rural area, so close encounters of the wild animal kind are pretty common. There was the skunk hanging out under our back deck who got rousted by the neighbor’s dachshund. El stinko for several days in … Continue reading
Posted in Cats Horses and Other Pets, Introduction
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7th Grade Memories
Back when I first entered kindergarten, my mom did mild bit of forgery on my hospital birth certificate to get me into school a year early. So, I was 4 when I started kindergarten, 5 starting 1st grade, 6 at … Continue reading
Posted in Introduction
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Brand Shiny New
Be gentle. I’m a complete babe-in-the-woods-newbie to WordPress. I’ve blogged upon occasion here and there for a few years, but I’ve never had a blog all my very own. I’ll do my best to keep it piping hot fresh and … Continue reading
Posted in Introduction
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