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Fake Movies, Con Men and What’s Next in Indie Film
Michael Goldburg, the writer/director of the award-winning horror-comedy short film, WHAT’S EATING DAD?, was previously the subject of a Creative Minds profile on “Not Even Joking,” where he mentioned his upcoming feature comedy, SURE-FIRE. I asked him to tell me … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Post, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Indie Comedy, Indie Film, michael goldburg, Sure-Fire, what's eating dad?
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Girl Scouts, the CIA and Writing Mysteries
I am thrilled to welcome author Leslie Langtry to my blog today! She discusses the inspiration for her Merry Wrath Mysteries! Girl Scouts, the CIA and Writing Mysteries By Leslie Langtry Thank you for hosting me, Nina! I’m thrilled to … Continue reading
No Strings Attached #Giveaway Blog Hop
My second blog hop giveaway! I have a feeling that many of you who are visiting today are new to my blog. I would love to introduce you to several of the posts that went up in the past few … Continue reading
Posted in Everything Else, Mystery Writing, Uncategorized, Writing, Young Adult Books
Tagged blog, Blog Hop, Book Giveaway, creativity, Ebook, Edith Maxwell, giveaway, Handa's Surprise, Kindle, Linda Legters, Mystery, No Strings Attached Blog Hop, Nook, Rita Anderson, Shawn Reilly Simmons, Swimming Alone, The Red Carpet Catering Mystery Series, YA
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To “Grad School” or Not “to Grad School”—If That is Your Question
Playwright and poet Rita Anderson joins me here today to answer a question that many writers ask themselves: “Is grad school right for me?” To “Grad School” or Not “to Grad School”—If That is Your Question By Rita Anderson One … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Post, Playwrights, Writing
Tagged #amwriting, Creative Writing MFA, Playwright, Poet, Rita Anderson, Should I get an MFA?, Should I go to grad school?, The Entropy of Rocketman, Writing, Writing Tips
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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
