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That Time When I Reviewed a Book … Okay, Well, Maybe It Was a Lot of Times

Enjoy a round-up of round-ups! Here are the books I’ve reviewed, to date.

December 9, 2020

Published Books, Publishing, Storytelling

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Storytelling, Without Paper

Just over a week ago, my sweet, beautiful grandmother passed away. She was ninety-eight years old and had been in hospice for about three months. Her passing was peaceful, but of course it still hurts to know she is gone from this world.   For most of the time she was in hospice, she was […]

February 16, 2015

What I Learned While Writing a Novel, Writing

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What Lauren Oliver Learned While Writing a Novel

I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to interview New York Times-bestselling author Lauren Oliver on her experiences as an editor, a writer, and the founder of literary incubator Paper Lantern Lit.   In October of last year, I heard Ms. Oliver speak on a panel at the Boston Book Festival. She discussed her […]

January 27, 2015

Published Books, What I Learned While Writing a Novel, Writing

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