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Crazy Little Thing by Kristen Heitzmann

Posted on January 30, 2015 by kristenheitzmann

This morning the craziest thing happened. I wrote the final words to a novel. Crazy? Why is it crazy for a storyteller with 20 published novels to be sitting in amazement at that fact? Well, for starters, I haven’t finished one … Continue reading →

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That four-letter word

Posted on January 23, 2015 by lynettesowell

That four-letter word. No, not that word. It’s not dirty or profane, but it’s full of rottenness. Envy. I think most writers go through a time when they have to do battle with it head-on. Envy just doesn’t play fair. … Continue reading →

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Words, Words, Words

Posted on July 25, 2014 by kristenheitzmann

Have you ever wondered what there is left to say? The words I write every day are the outgrowth of a yearning to express something lasting, something meaningful, entertaining, special. As God spoke creation into being, his breath stirred creative … Continue reading →

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What I Learned from Johnny Carson by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 26, 2014 by juliearduini

I’m intrigued with the late night talk show changes and last week I blogged about what I’m learning from Jimmy Fallon. Over the weekend my husband and I took advantage of our Amazon Prime membership and watched a documentary on … Continue reading →

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An Oyster’s Tale

Posted on February 7, 2014 by kristenheitzmann

When it comes to writing, I guess I’m an irritated oyster. I’ll be going along and realize there’s something inside that’s a little rough, a little edgy. It doesn’t sit right. It feels wrong. I take a look. Sure enough, … Continue reading →

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What Drives Us by Kristen Heitzmann

Posted on January 17, 2014 by kristenheitzmann

I’ve come to believe there are two basic kinds of people–those who are content with good enough and those who feel a kick inside to always do better. There are benefits to both ways of thinking. The first yields peace … Continue reading →

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My Quandary

Posted on August 30, 2013 by kristenheitzmann

So it’s like this. A few months ago I decided to self-publish my original historical series as eBooks. I began the process by scanning the print books into files. These I knew I would have to “edit.” Scanning isn’t perfect, … Continue reading →

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Writing Lessons Learned from Football by Julie Arduini

Posted on August 28, 2013 by juliearduini

One thing I learned rather quickly when I moved to Ohio was come fall, it’s about football. More than once I’d have a Friday evening meeting to learn it was cancelled because there was a high school game nearby. When … Continue reading →

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But I Hate Marketing by Julie Arduini

Posted on August 14, 2013 by juliearduini

When I talk with friends who don’t write for a living, their vision is that authors sit in cushy offices, munch on gourmet chocolates, write one draft of what will become a bestseller, and the book sells just like that. … Continue reading →

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Reviews You Can Use by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 20, 2013 by juliearduini

Aside from buying books,the best thing readers can do for an author is take the time to write a positive review after finishing. It’s an important part of the industry, but hard for authors to market as it sounds self-serving. … Continue reading →

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Is Reading Dangerous to Your Health? by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on December 6, 2012 by bethrachg

I have enough writing deadlines these days (which is a good thing) that my health might be suffering. Okay, there’s really no question. And that’s a bad thing. You see, I don’t have time to do much more than write, … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 22, 2012 by bethrachg

Happy Thanksgiving! Let’s make a few lists. A. I wrote several pages listing everything that I’m thankful for this Thanksgiving. I started with breathing. That’s right. We should be thankful for each and every breath. If you start there … Continue reading →

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Lifetime Readers

Posted on October 11, 2012 by bethrachg

Maureen mentioned her non-fiction reader friends react somewhat negatively when she brings up a book she just read. Jim mentioned that he’s facing an empty-nest, but the good news is his wife is starting to read novels. So where do … Continue reading →

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Banned Book Week: Have You Read These Challenged and/or Banned Classics? By Julie Arduini

Posted on October 3, 2012 by juliearduini

This week is Banned Book Week. I thought I would share, courtesy of the American Library Association, the classic books that have most often been challenged for removal or outright banned. Have you read any of these? The Great Gatsby, … Continue reading →