Published on July 8, 2009
Manga? What’s that? Japanese comic books? A few years ago, when I first encountered Manga through my niece’s obsession with it, I viewed it with amazement and curiosity. What was this new-to-adults writing form? Now, some people advise to never expand into other writing areas, for fear of jack-of-all trades, master-of-none syndrome. But, by being curious, and pursuing my questions, this short story writer opened up whole new areas for lucrative writing success.
Published on July 1, 2009
None of our children has ever had imaginary friends…until now. Mason (age 3) has suddenly acquired a pet that nobody else can see.
Last week, Mason came into our room, with his tiny hand outstretched, and said, “See my lizard?”
Published on July 1, 2009
Thanks!
Just wanted to say thanks! I gave my friend the ad for a Spanish-English translator. She got the job and is thrilled to be able to work from home and remain a stay-at-home mom.
Thanks again,
B.S.
Published on July 1, 2009
The thought pops into your head. It’s brief but it’s funny. It makes you laugh out loud. It’s a slogan that says it all. Why not see if a button company likes it enough to pay you for it?
Published on July 1, 2009
Q. The editor of the local paper, who serialized my first book after it was published, suggests I serialize my next book as it progresses, BEFORE publication. What do you suggest?
A. The original star of electronic book serialization (not newspaper) was famous novelist Doug Clegg. Years ago, long before Stephen King took a shot at it, Clegg was distributing a free chapter of his book to his fans every Friday, via email…
Published on July 1, 2009
My father-in-law once told me that the reason he didn’t have grandchildren yet was because I was wasting my maternal instincts on my pets. I had to laugh at his comment, even while I admitted it held some validity.
Like many people, my pets are like my family. So when my cat, Tigger, developed a serious medical condition, I was willing to do whatever it took to make him well again. As I wrote the bigger-than-my-mortgage-payment check to cover Tigger’s surgery, the writer in me was already thinking of a way to use the experience – and recoup some of that cash.
