Monthly Archives: March 2011

Write Hope

I have mentioned this auction by and for writers before, and I will mention it again. Today, a pair of custom mitts crocheted by me goes on the auction block. My auction post will go live at noon EDT. Please … Continue reading

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Please Vote!

So remember that online workshop I put Sophie through this month? Well, all of our newly spit-shined and polished versions are up again on Adventures in Children’s Publishing with a poll. Vote for your favorite of our excerpts and the … Continue reading

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Read-Through Thursday: Princess for Hire

Before I get to this week’s post I want to let you know about an important series of events. Write Hope’s auction to raise money for Save the Children’s relief efforts in Japan is going on right now. Several items … Continue reading

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Flash Fiction Crusade Challenge

This month’s Crusade Challenge is to write a 100-word or less flash fiction story that begins with the words, “The goldfish bowl teetered…” I have never written any flash fiction before.  Rachael added the extra, yet voluntary, challenge of writing … Continue reading

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Read-Through Thursday: Darkness Becomes Her

This is a series wherein I will discuss whatever book I’m reading or have just finished.  Feel free to post in the comments what you’re reading or your own thoughts about the books I discuss. 3/17/11:  Darkness Becomes Her by … Continue reading

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March Pages Workshop and Hand Warmers

Martina from Adventures in Children’s Publishing and author Lisa Gail Green are hosting a March online workshop on the first five pages. I was lucky enough to be one of only five entrants. Last Saturday our first five pages were … Continue reading

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Read-Through Thursday: Anna and the French Kiss

This is a series wherein I will discuss whatever book I’m reading or have just finished.  Feel free to post in the comments what you’re reading or your own thoughts about the books I discuss. 3/10/11:  Anna and the French … Continue reading

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Diving back into the MG pool

After about two years, I have dug an old middle grade manuscript out of the trunk in the basement where I keep such things.  (Okay, not really, it was just in a folder on my computer.) While awaiting feedback on … Continue reading

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Read-Through Thursday: Before I Fall

This is a series wherein I will discuss whatever book I’m reading or have just finished.  Feel free to post in the comments what you’re reading or your own thoughts about the books I discuss. 3/3/11:  Before I Fall by … Continue reading

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