Monthly Archives: November 2009

Carina Press

I was going to blog about the on-going debacle of Harlequin Horizons (or whatever they’re now calling themselves) but decided that the internet has heard enough about that … and by people far more knowledgeable than I. Instead I’d like … Continue reading

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Week ahead with Robin Kaye

I’m a fan of Robin Kaye’s, and was delighted when she agreed to be our guest this Thursday. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Robin grew up in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge next door to her Sicilian grandparents. Living … Continue reading

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Book Review: Norman Rockwell Christmas Book

I ordered this lovely book from one of my bookclubs, and when it arrived I knew I’d be reviewing it here. Not only would this make a lovely gift for someone, but one I’m glad I ordered for myself. Originally … Continue reading

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Happy Day After Thanksgiving!

I love the holidays and per holiday tradition, we’ll be soaking up the atmosphere at the local mall today. And no, we don’t get up at 4:00 a.m. to beat the door down. My daughter and I did once, and … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from Michelle, Edie, Liz and LaDonna! We’re thankful for all of our writer and non-writer friends. Enjoy the video of Adam Sandler singing the Thanksgiving Song.

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Juggling

I am juggling at the moment. It’s that time of year all right. And today, my 4 year-old managed to break a screen door, and numerous other things, all 2 minutes before we had to leave for a class or … Continue reading

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Writers, actors, directors and so much more

One of my favorite writers, Leanna Renee Hieber, author of The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker, spoke at our chapter on Saturday on using theatrical techniques for a blockbuster book. The workshop was fabulous, and so is Leanna. … Continue reading

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Guest blogger Marilyn Brant

Annoying Things About Publishing That I’m Thankful For… Publishing is an odd profession. For anyone involved with it—as a writer, editor, agent, etc.—this is hardly a newsflash. There seems to be an endless stream of irritations, frustrations, annoyances and challenges … Continue reading

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Week ahead with Marilyn Brant

We’re so pleased to welcome Marilyn Brant tomorrow. Marilyn is the award-winning women’s fiction author of ACCORDING TO JANE, the story of a modern woman who receives dating advice from the spirit of Jane Austen (October 2009), and her second … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is just one of many books I’ve read recently set in Scandanavia. I’ve read a Danish detective series for a few years, and this Swedish thriller was a natural title for me to pick … Continue reading

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