Meet Grace’s free spirited aunt, an aging hippie who hasn’t forgotten how to party hearty. After the fuss had subsided and the cops had zoomed away, Grace permitted Nick to drive her home and escort her to the front door, … Continue reading
How I Learned About Merkins
My husband and I returned home today after a short getaway spent with close friends. During our stay, our hostess pulled out a very special (and hideous) hat, knowing the sight of it would trigger gales of laughter as we … Continue reading
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Guest Blogger Cynthia Woolf
It is my pleasure to host Cynthia Woolf as my guest blogger today. Cindy writes commercial fiction with both futuristic and historical settings. Whether set on the planet Centauri or outside Creede, Colorado, her books are fast paced, romantic and … Continue reading
Creativity
Wikipedia defines Creativity as: “A mental process involving the generation of new ideas or concepts, or new associations between existing ideas or concepts.” Creativity has been attributed variously to divine intervention, cognitive processes, the social environment, personality traits, and chance … Continue reading
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Sexapaloosa (A Writer’s Job is Never Done)
Sexapalooza is back in Ottawa for the fifth consecutive year, and just in time for Valentine’s Day. Word on the streets is that business is booming. I didn’t attend this time around, but I would like to share my 2008 … Continue reading
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A Tummy-Taming Teddy and a Thigh Toner
Every writer has heard the warning, “An author must kill her babies.” What this means is that if a scene doesn’t serve a specific purpose like character development or propelling the plot, the author must chop it no matter how … Continue reading
Guest Blogger on Shapeshifting – Deborah Cooke
The idea of a person being able to change physical form is a really old one. Shape shifting is associated with magic, with shamanic powers and with legendary origins. People have speculated about this ability for a long time! The … Continue reading
The Truth About Self-Publishing
Now that I have two self-published books under my belt, one of them previously published by a small-press publishing house, I can say with some certainty that independent publishing is both incredibly rewarding and also not for the faint of … Continue reading
Guest Blogger – Jolyn Palliata
Today, it is my pleasure to host author and guest blogger Jolyn Palliata as part of her blog blitz. Connected, the first in the Twists of Fate series, is available on Kindle. Here, in Jolyn’s own words, is a description … Continue reading
Easy Entertaining & Brunch Recipe
Once upon a time, I used to love hosting an annual Christmas bash, be it dinner party or a cast of thousands (okay, 50 or so) gala event. I got off on decorating the house, shopping for the most exotic … Continue reading
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