Tag Archives: Marilyn Brant

A Place Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Marilyn Brant

Many of us probably know that line from the theme song of the old TV show “Cheers.” I found myself humming it recently, and not even realizing why at first, but then it hit me: It was because of the … Continue reading →

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What’s the Big Idea?

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Marilyn Brant

One of the major questions writers get asked all the time is “Where do you get your ideas?” Few of us actually know how to answer this…not that we don’t try. I’ve heard other authors reply with quips (“Oh, you know, … Continue reading →

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A Visit with Maureen McGowan, Author of DEVIANTS

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Marilyn Brant

It’s a pleasure to have my friend, talented YA author Maureen McGowan, visiting with us today! She’s twice been a finalist in the Golden Heart® and a finalist in the inaugural Amazon Breakout Novel Competition. Deviants, the first book in her … Continue reading →

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The Right Time to Let Go (+ Book Giveaway!)

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Marilyn Brant

Update: Congrats to Barbara Elness who won the copy of A Summer in Europe! Please email me (MarilynBrant AT Gmail DOT Com) with your address and I’ll send it out to you! I just returned yesterday from a writing retreat – something several … Continue reading →

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Lessons from a Messy House

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Marilyn Brant

We’re having an unexpectedly chaotic summer. It wasn’t supposed to be this way at all… Originally, when my husband and I were thinking ahead to June, July and August 2012, we envisioned long, leisurely days of not being stressed out by either … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Setting

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Marilyn Brant

I love a well-written setting. To me, it can bring a story fully to life, make me feel as though I’m there and, when a character reacts genuinely to it, it can give me insight into the very workings of his or her … Continue reading →

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Entertaining, Significant…or Both?

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Marilyn Brant

UPDATE: Congrats to CateS, who won the signed copy of Friday Mornings at Nine! Please email me (MarilynBrant AT Gmail DOT Com) with your address and I’ll send it out to you! Perhaps it’s because my books often straddle more … Continue reading →

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Welcome Debut Author Robin Bielman!

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Marilyn Brant

UPDATE: Congrats to Amy Remus who won the copy of WORTH THE RISK and the $10 Amazon or B&N gift card! Robin will email you with your prize . It’s such a pleasure to welcome my friend and fellow writer, … Continue reading →

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Truisms and RT Booklovers Convention

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Edie Ramer

I was at RT Booklovers Convention in Chicago the week before last. The best part is rooming with my CP and friend Liz Kreger. Second best is getting in touch with all my friends. Third is meeting new ones. (Like … Continue reading →

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Who’s Afraid of Friday the 13th?

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Marilyn Brant

I’m writing this post early, instead of on the actual date of Friday the 13th, but not because I’m superstitious about it…it’s simply that I’m not home. Like several of my Magical Musings friends, I’m at the RT Rooklovers Convention in Chicago … Continue reading →

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