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The Mysteries That Got Me Hooked on Reading
I came across a box of books from my childhood the other day while going through stuff in my mom’s garage. Aside from the favorites my mom saved from when I was wee – The Diggingest Dog, Peter Rabbit, Winnie … Continue reading
Wildlife in Our Own Backyard
It’s no secret that I’m a huge animal lover. Whether it’s cats, dogs, cows, or porcupines (oh, how I love the porcupine – despite unpleasant encounters we’ve had with past pups of mine), my heart goes a little aflutter whenever … Continue reading
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He Said, She Said: The Mechanics of Writing Dialogue
I’ve been doing a pile of editing recently for authors of all ages, many from other countries. One of the things that always surprises me at these times is just how confused many seem to be about the mechanics of … Continue reading
Veganuary Potato Leek Soup for a Snowy Sunday
As you may or may not know, January is known in some circles these days as “Veganuary” – a month when carnivores the world over attempt to give up meat for thirty-one long days. We already keep a mostly vegan … Continue reading
Finding the Right Editor: 5 Things to Look For in a Sample Edit
‘Tis the season, and then some around here – there are Christmas tins and fabric and scrap paper and old bottles and new bottles and so, so, so much yarn. Which apparently is what happens when you decide you’re going … Continue reading
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Snow Days
Happy Thanksgiving, all! It’s been an uncharacteristically snowy one here – very snowy, as a matter of fact. We typically don’t see this amount of the white stuff until late December – contrary to popular belief, not every Christmas is … Continue reading
Jen’s Work in Progress: The Lost Dog Diaries
Hi all, This month, I thought I would do things a little bit differently and post my current work in progress – a writing exercise that has taken on a life of its own over the past month. I’ve always … Continue reading
In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning
I have boundless energy at about four-thirty in the morning. Mental energy, that is – not necessarily physical, though that varies. But lying in bed at that hour – which is, incidentally, about the time Magnus the Cat decides he’d … Continue reading
A Summer of Making Stuff from Other Stuff
This summer, I’ve felt more creative than I have for a long time, and one of my favorite features in this new house of ours is a gorgeous workshop that Ben has graciously agreed to let me use for whatever … Continue reading
My Number-One Piece of Advice for Self-Published Authors
I’ve been trying to think of photos to include in this post that are relevant to what I’m talking about because Barbara Ross says we should definitely include visuals to break things up in our posts. Barb is brilliant, and … Continue reading
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