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Leap into Books Giveaway Hop!
Today, I am participating in something called a Blog Hop! I’ve never done this before, so I am pretty excited. Since I thought I might have some new visitors to my blog, I thought a great way to introduce myself … Continue reading
Our Roller Coaster Confidence
This past year has been a crazy year of ups and downs for me. Releasing a debut novel will do that to you! My guest today, Linda Legters describes how I often feel as a writer, and gives some great … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Post, Uncategorized
Tagged #amwriting, Connected Underneath, Leinda Legters, Writer's Life, Writing Tips
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HANDA’S SURPRISE: Theater for toddlers
This weekend, my husband and I took our 20-month old daughter into New York City to see The New Victory Theater’s HANDA’S SURPRISE. The production, adapted from the children’s book of the same name by Eileen Browne, was staged by … Continue reading
Posted in Motherhood, Theater
Tagged Eileen Browne, Handa's Surprise, Little Angel Theatre, Sesame Street Live, The New Victory Theater, theater for young audiences, TYA
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BOOK BITES: Red Carpet Catering Mystery Series
When I came across Shawn Reilly Simmons’s RED CARPET CATERING MYSTERY SERIES, I knew right away I had to ask her to join me here for Book Bites. I mean, seriously: mystery, catering, movie sets… perfect fit, right? Next week, … Continue reading
I AM SO EMBARRASSED: A Writer’s Shame
I am finding new ways to humiliate myself lately. And I don’t mean that Pilates class I took this morning. On some level, it comes with the territory. We writers must expose ourselves to constant degradation. We share our dark … Continue reading
Posted in Everything Else, Writing
Tagged #amwriting, author, Nina Mansfield, Writing, Writing Tips
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Borrowing from Everyday Life
I am excited to welcome fellow playwright John Patrick Bray to Not Even Joking today. I have so much to say about his post… but I’ll let you read it first. Borrowing from Everyday Life By John Patrick Bray “I … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Post, Playwrights, Theater, Writing
Tagged Fires in the Mirror, John Patrick Bray, NightFears, Playwright, playwriting, Ryan, Ryan Larkin, The Laramie Project, Theater, Writing
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Time to Celebrate… and a GIVEAWAY!
I am excited to welcome award winning author of mysteries and thrillers, Darden North, M.D., to Not Even Joking today. After reading the post, be sure to leave a comment for a chance to win an audio book copy of … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Post, Mystery Writing, Writing
Tagged Audio Book Giveaway, Darden North, Fresh Frozen, Medical Thriller, Thriller Writing, Wiggle Room, Writing Tips
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Where do you get your ideas?
I am excited to welcome playwright, theatre director and journalist Julia Pascal to the blog today to answer a question that every writer gets asked. Where do you get your ideas? By Julia Pascal Where do you get your ideas? … Continue reading
BOOK BITES: Kiss of the Virgin Queen
If you’ve been following this blog, you know that one of these days I plan to write an epic historical novel. And my current work-in-progress is a paranormal romance. These are just two of the reasons I am thrilled to … Continue reading
