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Take a Walk

“when it is truly time, and if you have been chosen, it will do it by itself and it will keep on doing it until you die or it dies in you. there is no other way. and there never … Continue reading

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Time to Write

A former professor of mine, someone whom I admire a great deal, posted a very interesting article on William Faulkner today. It contains a Q & A he did with students at the University of Mississippi in 1947. I love … Continue reading

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To Outline or Not to Outline…

I know some people who outline their entire novel before jumping in to the writing phase. And I know others who outline each chapter along the way. So, here’s my question: is it wrong that I do most of my … Continue reading

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The Habit of Writing

As promised, I have been working on my first YA novel, but I will admit, it’s going slower than I’d like. The good news is that I’ve been able to forge a real connection with the characters, and when I … Continue reading

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A New Start

I have been inspired to start working–really working–on my first young adult novel. I’ve been developing several ideas for a while, and after discussing all of them with Mike, I settled on the one with which I feel the most … Continue reading

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Barfly

He’s controversial. He’s brutal. He’s polarizing. He’s offensive. He’s a drunk. He’s a mess. And most of all, he’s a dirty old man. But, if you weed through the muck and grime, you’ll find he really said says some of the … Continue reading

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Even Writers Get the Blues

Today, I spent an hour on the phone changing my contact information with two different entities. And yesterday, I spent about forty-five minutes straightening out a billing gaffe with another company.   I also lined shelves in the hallway closet … Continue reading

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