Monthly Archives: December 2012

Happy New Year and A Few Resolutions

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

  It’s that time of year again. When we say goodbye to this year and hello to the next one. Happy New Year all! I’m a firm believer in telling the universe what you want. It solidifies it in my … Continue reading →

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Market or Die: Book Review

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

As someone planning to self-publish in the spring, I’ve been doing lots of research. Including marketing and brand building. Yes, I have this blog, Facebook, Twitter, and a website. Did I have a brand statement? Uh no. So I dove … Continue reading →

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Sharp Objects–Book Review

Posted on December 26, 2012 by

  Gillian Flynn’s debut novel, Sharp Objects, is an ugly story beautifully written. She is a brilliant writer but this is a tale of darkness. Of disturbing acts. Of broken people. Stephen King blurbed her book and said it best: … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

  I wanted to thank all my blog followers for sticking with me this year through the ups and downs of my writer journey. You are the absolute best! I hope you have a wonderful holiday season. Happy Holidays! Seasons … Continue reading →

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How The Time Traveler’s Wife Saved Me

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

I was feeling pretty annihilated in October and November. As you’ve read, my life from 2010-2012 revolved utterly around my writing. And my writing was going nowhere. Which meant I was going nowhere. At least in my own mind. And … Continue reading →

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Grandma H Moments of December

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

I get in the car with Grandma H and pull out my lip balm. (It’s in a tube) Grandma H asks, “Is that lipstick?” “No,” I say, “It’s lip balm.” “You could put on a little lipstick.” “I don’t like … Continue reading →

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Five Questions on Indie Publishing with Leon Shure

Posted on December 17, 2012 by

Leon Shure has graciously agreed to share his experiences with indie publishing with me. This is Leon circa the early years. I met him at a conference a few years back where we suffered the slings and arrows of agents … Continue reading →

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Shifting Priorities

Posted on December 14, 2012 by

A good friend once told me you have to go backwards to go forwards. And I do think a lot of the answers are in the past. Or at least the perspective I craved. Being somewhere I lived for 8 … Continue reading →

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