Author Archives: Nina Mansfield

Creative Minds Profile #2: Kevin R. Free

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

Last month I was thrilled to have the opportunity to profile actress Emily Nelson for Not Even Joking’s very first “Creative Minds Profile”. This month I am excited to profile another extremely creative soul, Kevin R. Free, a prolific actor, … Continue reading →

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BOOK BITES: Second Best

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

Through the magic of Twitter, I have recently become cyber-acquainted with author Charmaine Pauls. Her twitter page describes her as an author of “dark erotic goth pop romance novels.” I’ll admit that romance is not my go-to genre, but that … Continue reading →

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Jackie Nastri Bardenwerper Shares Her Thoughts on Inspiration

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

First, I wanted to thank Nina for having me on her blog. I am so excited to be today’s guest blogger! When Nina first asked me to write a guest post, she mentioned that I focus on how I am … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Reaching the Finish Line- Take 2

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

I recently started working on a new short story. Actually, it’s a short story I started writing ages ago. I didn’t remember anything about it, not a single word. I’m not even joking.  I discovered it scrolling through old computer … Continue reading →

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BOOK BITES: The Bleeding

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

I’m often looking for a good read, and I’m always looking for a good recipe. I’ve found a way to simultaneously address these two needs. What better way to discover new books then to talk to writers? And while I’m … Continue reading →

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Killing: On the Stage and on the Page

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

I recently had the pleasure of seeing the final performance of David Meyers’s play Broken at Shetler Studios in NYC. I was drawn to the play for a number of reasons. David is a friend who appeared in a reading … Continue reading →

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Creative Minds Profile #1: Emily Nelson

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

Since this is Not Even Joking’s very first Creative Minds profile, I thought it would be appropriate to feature the very first actress to appear in one of my plays, Emily Nelson. I met Emily many, many years ago in … Continue reading →

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Waiting for a Sign, Omen, or Fortune Cookie

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

I wasn’t going to send the play. It doesn’t really fit this year’s theme, I told myself. The play was Alone in the Goldfish Bowl. It was September, and the deadline for the Six Women Playwriting Festival in Colorado Springs, … Continue reading →

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Murder, Mayhem and Motherhood

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

I’d never had a problem with murder until I gave birth. I used to watch Law & Order: SVU religiously. Not to mention Criminal Minds and Bones and anything else with a dead body in it. My ex claimed that … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogging for Mommy’s Bundle

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

My next post will be up this week.  Meanwhile, I hope you’ll check out my guest post “Delusion vs. Reality: A New Mother Fesses Up,” which I wrote for Mommy’s Bundle.  

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