Tag: writing
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November 06, 2009 06:53 AM EST --
Today my book signing is at Borders in Ronald Reagan National Airport from 1 pm to 5 pm.
Then Saturday I head north to the Borders Express in White Marsh Mall. I have high hopes for my first visit to . . .
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November 06, 2009 08:04 PM EST --
The other morning I was staring out the window at all the leaves on the ground, marveling at how so much come from almost nothing. A bit of water, a bit of soil, a bit of sun, and something exists where . . .
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May 14, 2009 02:16 AM EDT --
While I was writing More Deaths Than One, I always parked next to a silver Toyota truck in the grocery parking lot. Needing a vehicle for my characters, I decided to use that one -- I knew exactly what . . .
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October 28, 2009 10:16 PM EDT --
Gather Writing Essentials. Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Use the following prompts:
Use a word that most readers would have to look up in the dictionary.
Reference a religious holiday . . .
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November 02, 2009 11:00 PM EST --
One of the guest stops on my Daughter Am I blog tour is the Second Wind Publishing Blog. I talk about a fan letter (well, fan email) I received, and cite a quote by John Cheever, “I . . .
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August 04, 2008 12:12 AM EDT --
Like other construction worker, we creators of word worlds own toolboxes filled with necessary implements. We have hooks to hook the reader, glue to glue their attention, a feather or two to . . .
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November 03, 2009 09:17 PM EST --
Today when I was out walking I took a rockier route than I normally do. I wanted to photograph some shaggy beasts that live down the road. I was paying more attention to the creatures instead of where . . .
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August 13, 2009 10:22 PM EDT --
Ode to a slow co-worker.
She works as slow as a snail. Leaves unsatisfied customers in her trail. Her phone rings and rings, Disturbing flies and things.
The restroom breaks are many . . .
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February 12, 2009 03:29 PM EST --
Will you keep your fingers crossed for me? I just received what might be the final proof copy of A Spark of Heavenly Fire. If it's okay, by this time next week, I will be a published author. If . . .
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June 06, 2008 08:06 AM EDT --
Some of the graduates at Harvard disdained J. K. Rowling as a commencement speaker, saying she wasn't intellectually challenging enough. Do you think that's true or just ivy league elitism? . . .
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September 05, 2008 02:46 PM EDT --
I am stunned at the generosity of some writers. Warren Adler generously accepted my offer to host my blog. (It's like getting Einstein to do your homework!)
Please stop by Bertram's Blog . . .
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November 08, 2008 12:23 PM EST --
An odd thought struck me this morning: what if people actually like my books? Over the past few years, I've racked up hundreds of rejections. I told myself the agents and editors were only . . .
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December 31, 2008 06:57 PM EST --
New Year’s Eve surprise
Gracie McKenna sipped her tropical Margarita. The yellow umbrella practically poked her lip, as she contemplated the office New Year’s party. Streamers filled the room, drinks . . .
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January 28, 2009 12:56 AM EST --
Part 4 for Wednesday's Gather Writing Essential.
The plot hatches
Sheryl ran her manicured fingernail along the tomes in Evan’s office. How brilliant she had been! Soon, she would get what . . .
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June 09, 2008 01:08 PM EDT --
This is a warm up exercise done to warm up the soul and mind to be able to write for a certain topic. You should try to write this. After I was done I felt cooler than when I begin. . . .
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November 02, 2009 08:58 PM EST --
one for the postman
The postman knows your name; his bicycle
and the benign dog’s habitual barks
flow on and over the eloquent roads.
The postman . . .
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January 21, 2009 08:40 PM EST --
Part three in my New Year's Eve surprise, short story series for Wednesday's Gather Writing Essentials.
Gracie’s heart stopped. Noise buzzed in her ears, she thought she must be seeing things. . . .
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July 18, 2008 11:34 PM EDT --
Ihaven't written seriously in a over a year and now I'm wondering what killed mymuse. After a lot of thought and kicking myself, I've come to understand thatthere are at least three culprits . . .
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July 07, 2008 12:08 AM EDT --
"I can assure you there is no knob for this task."
(A tribute to the style of the late Robert Benchley.)
In today's fast-paced world, a modern man must be . . .
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July 07, 2008 07:08 AM EDT --
Today I make the first of several guest blog appearances promoting my author-targeted book, "Successfully Marketing Your Novel in the 21st Century." I'll be on All Book Marketing, . . .
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