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Windjammer Days
Hi. Barb here. It’s been a foggy, rainy, cold season on the Maine coast so far. But that hasn’t stopped some of our traditional celebrations. This year was the 51st celebration of Windjammer days in Boothbay Harbor and there were … Continue reading →
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Interview with Maine Artist Brenda Erickson
Hi. Barb here. Lots of people have complimented the new banner on my website. It’s by Maine culinary artist, Brenda Erickson. To see it in its glory on my website, click here. How did this come about? Serendipitously, as so … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barbara Ross, Brenda Erickson, Damariscotta, Lea Wait, maine clambake mysteries, Maine Coast Bookshop, Robert Erickson author, Round Pond, Wiscasset
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A Writer’s Study: Q & A
Hi. Barb Here. In past posts, Lea Wait has taken us on a tour of her writing study and her day, Kaitlyn Dunnett has shown us the evolution of her study as technology has changed and Vicki Doudera has shown … Continue reading →
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First Drafts
Hi. Barb here. I’ve written about beginnings and the faith I try to keep with my readers. Now I’ve started writing the first draft of my next Maine Clam Bake Mystery. First drafts are a struggle for me. Once I … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barbara Ross, first draft, Joseph Finder, maine clambake mysteries, nanowrimo, novel writing, pennwriters, Susan Meier
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The Cozy Covenant
Hi. Barb here. I wrote a few weeks ago about beginning a new book. But now my synopsis has been approved. Time to get writing. I’ve written before about how first drafts are the hardest part of writing for me. … Continue reading →
Our Bucket Lists
Lea Wait: Sorting through papers this month (January is that sort of month) I found a sheet of yellow legal paper dated July 6, 2000 on which I’d written a list of goals. I’d moved to Maine 18 months before then, … Continue reading →
Beginnings
Hi. Barb here. I’d forgotten how much I love beginnings. That time in novel writing when all things are possible. That time to noodle and doodle. To read and think and ponder and pause. The synopsis for book 2 in … Continue reading →
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The Next Big Thing
Good Morning. Barb here and I’m participating in a round robin of blog posts called, “The Next Big Thing.” The idea is to answer 10 questions about your Work In Progress. I was tagged to do this by Edith Maxwell. … Continue reading →
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Tagged amanda righetti, Barbara Ross, Boothbay Harbor, Cheyenne Jackson, Chris Lowell, clammed up, Cleo Coyle, David Visentin, Edith Maxwell, Jessica Pare, John Talbot, Katherine Hall Page, Kensington, Lea Wait, Leslie Meier, local foods mystery, Lucy Burdette, maine clambake mysteries, Sarah Graves, Til Dirt Do Us Part, Vicki Doudera
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Pinterest for Authors
Hi. Barb here. I originally heard about Pinterest from one of my kids (in this case my daughter), which is how I hear about most new websites and stuff. I took a poke around and thought–“I don’t get it. What … Continue reading →
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Oh, the Sacrifices We Make for Art!
Hi. Barb here. Most of the Maine Crime Writers have written about the things they must do to make their books feel believable. Paul, as we know, is a certified Maine Guide who also follows the doings of the Maine … Continue reading →
