Category: Writing
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A Lifetime of Birthdays: November 2, 2016
Today’s focus was very much writing (No. 6), but it was also my kids (No. 2). Hockey wasn’t a factor because The World Series Game 7 just took over everyone’s evening, it seemed. This is going to be a very short post. But this is what I learned. I love my kiddos more…
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A Life Time of Birthdays In One Month
This week I turn 50 years old. Woah. There were times in my life that I didn’t think I’d make it this far. But, I’m here. Woo Freaking Hoo! Last year I thought I’d be going to Scotland for my 50th. #LifewithAutism had other ideas. Lack of clients had other ideas. Lack of book deals…
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Rejection Turned Writing Break
I am currently shopping When A Raven Pecks Out Your Normal to literary agents. I have been rejected 63 times already. The last rejection was the first one that provided me any feedback. Its feedback included some of what my beta readers tried to hit on but, didn’t quite. But, I’m not sure I…
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Inkster Dispatch: 2016 Con Attendance
Conventions for a writer are a great avenue for networking, learning, and inspiration. Each year I try to go to at least one. Last year I did WorldCon — likely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. When I left Spokane in August, my goal was to go to Iceland and Dublin and wherever else they decided to have…