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Banned Book Week
It’s banned book week, kids, and I’ve picked more banned books you should read immediately. But why are books banned in the first place? Is it because they’re bad? No. Books are banned because they either contain truths adults don’t want children to face (now and ever), or they challenge the status quo, and/or they…
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Getting the Most From Your Writing Conference
As I noted in my newsletter, the focus of this month’s blog post is about attending writing conferences. Your usual writing conference includes panels, author signings, special guest interviews, cocktail parties, reading gatherings, and an awards ceremony with (sometimes) banquet. Some, like Malice Domestic, also include a lovely knitting circle led by the wonderful Ellen…
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Hot Off The Press!
I can finally tell you all my great news! My short story AITA for Using My Husband’s Hobby to Teach Him a Lesson has been published in the MYOPIC DUPLICITY anthology! Here’s the verbiage from the official release memo: Curated and edited by Jeff Circle, the creator of The Writer’s Dossier, a revered multimedia showcase…
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