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Happy Consequences of NaNoWriMo

It’s nearly halfway through December, and I am still on a NaNo high. Apparently, the results are long lasting, especially when I consider the unexpected consequences of being a first-time NaNo winner.   The cookies and coffee I shared with my husband the night I finished (a day early, because there wasn’t the time on […]

December 13, 2014

What I Learned While Writing a Novel, Writing

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Induction into Club Rejection

A few weeks ago, I got my very first rejection from a publisher. And I was thrilled. I’m finally in the club! Every legitimate writer has been rejected—and now, so have I! The rejection was initially complimentary, and noted a couple of things I had been trying to do with the manuscript were working. What […]

July 10, 2014

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Motivate, Motivate

I’ve been in a constant state of trying to get psyched enough to finish this edit. You know this; in fact, you’re probably sick of hearing about it. My hope is that if you’re reading this blog, you’re in the same boat. Every little kick is a help. Today I’m linking to an article on […]

August 15, 2013

What I Learned While Writing a Novel, Writing

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