Monthly Archives: July 2013

A Broken Ankle, a Writing Career, and Playing the Long Game

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Karen Sandler

A few weeks ago, I fractured my right fibula (the smaller bone on the outside of your ankle). I wasn’t doing anything particularly fun or dangerous. I was kind of trotting toward a local pet store, planning to ask to … Continue reading →

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The Magical Formula for a Bestseller (Sorry, there isn’t one)

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Karen Sandler

Some writer friends of mine just got back from the national conference of Romance Writers of America. This is a huge conference, jam-packed with workshops on both the craft and business of writing. When I was a member of RWA, … Continue reading →

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Ghost Town Inspiration (How Bodie Became a Book)

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Karen Sandler

Years ago, my mom and stepdad owned a family restaurant in the Eastern Sierras that overlooked Mono Lake. The Mono Inn was four miles north of the small town of Lee Vining, and Lee Vining was about a half mile … Continue reading →

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The Trials and Tribulations of Book Surgery

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Karen Sandler

Have you ever had a problem right in the middle of a sewing, craft or home improvement project? You’ve just realized you sewed the sleeve on inside out, or your embroidery thread is tangled in the middle of a satin … Continue reading →

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Where I’ll Be, When I’ll Be There, and What I’m Doing

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Karen Sandler

Originally posted on karensandler:
I’ve got two great events coming up for Tankborn and Awakening, the first two books in my young adult science fiction trilogy. One event is in the Sacramento CA area, and the second is in Reno NV.…

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Horse Shopping, Or, Choosing Among Writing Projects

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Karen Sandler

I recently sold my beautiful Andalusian/Morgan mare, Belle. She and I had been together for eight years, and we learned a lot from each other. Now she’s off to a new home, helping another rider learn the fine points of … Continue reading →

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