Monthly Archives: April 2010

More than Sex

If you ever get a chance to attend a workshop by Harlequin Intrigue writer Ann Voss Peterson, don’t hesitate. Just go. On Saturday, she gave the Milwaukee chapter a fabulous presentation titled “So Let’s Talk About Sex.” But it was … Continue reading

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Color My World

I was thinking of this for part of the evening as I watched a program on HGTV. Designers are huge with the use of color. Making sure it meshes, using it in wild and crazy ways, trying controversial combinations. In … Continue reading

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The Week Ahead with Juliet Marillier

We are so thrilled to have Juliet Marillier joining us this Thursday. LaDonna and I have been huge fans of hers for years. In two weeks, Juliet is speaking at a conference in my home town, so I’ll get to … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Girl Who Chased The Moon by Sarah Addison Allen

As a fan of Garden Spells, and Sugar Queen, Sarah’s latest is a beautifully woven story of finding one’s way. The North Carolina town of Mullaby holds a curiosity for Emily Benedict. Since her mom passed away, unanswered questions bring … Continue reading

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Livin’ With The Muse!

I do not want to die… until I have faithfully made the most of my talent and cultivated the seed that was placed in me until the last small twig has grown. ~Kathe Kollwitz~ Lately my muse has kicked into … Continue reading

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Cynthia Eden, Marilyn Brant, Karin Tabke, and Lesley Kagen share the joys and angst of publishing

This week, here at Magical Musings we’re going to try something a little different. We’ve asked four very popular, very different, very fabulous authors the same question and have posted their answers below. Hope you enjoy their responses as much … Continue reading

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Renovations

I’m renovating at the moment. And as I scrub the nicotine-stained walls and get into the filthy, neglected corners of each room with a cloth and a vinegar cleaning solution, my mind has turned to writing – more to blank … Continue reading

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Staying positive

I was going to title my post “When you’re down,” but it’s not just about your down days, it’s about what you do every day to keep your faith in yourself. Lately some of my writing friends — published as … Continue reading

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Alone At Last

How often is it that a writer actually gets alone time? I mean really alone. As in no one is home, hubby and the little darlin’ are gone for the day, and the only one harassing you is the cat. … Continue reading

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The Week Ahead with Cynthia Eden, Marilyn Brant, Karin Tabke and Lesley Kagen

This week we’re doing something different during our Thursday guest blog spot, and are posting the answer to the same question by four very different authors. Cynthia Eden is the author of the very popular urban fantasy “MIDNIGHT” series published … Continue reading

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