Category Archives: Supporting the Writing Community

Book Review: Agatha Hattie Queen of the Night

I kind of wish that my kids were little again – so I could read them this story during D.E.A.R. time (Drop Everything And Read). There’s a new children’s book out, Agatha Hattie Queen of the Night, written by Jacquelyn … Continue reading

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My Church: Then you do the watusi, yeah do the watusi…

I remember when I became set in the ways of becoming writer. It started young – I wrote stories in my head when I went around town with my mother shopping and running stories. I would made up stories up … Continue reading

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Seven: A writer’s wish list for the holidays

Chanukah is coming up. The Solstice is near. It’s time for some Yule cheer. Christmas songs are madly playing. While Kwanza and Boxing Day fill the role of holiday game closer. You’re making your list and checking it twice, right? … Continue reading

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It’s Just Story – Don’t Label It Anything Else

But, the bottom line is that most writers I know, including myself, just want to write what we write. We don’t want to fit into little boxes. Continue reading

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Harvest Creations: Faux Pho – Trying on the Wendig Kitchen Mits

Anyone who reads my blog knows that I read Chuck Wendig’s blog. His writing advice, love of great adult beverages presented in comfortable-for-this-old-soldier language coupled with a few parenting insights and yummy recipes make his blog one of my top … Continue reading

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