Published on May 28, 2022			
			Contests!, storytelling, writing career advice 
			
					
		
She patiently sifted clumps, making way for the tiny roots her carrots would put down as they sought ancient nutrients left there by their rotted brethren. But, what did she find?
	
	
		
		
						
			
				Published on May 20, 2022			
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The publisher would probably LOVE to share the truth with the author, but he/she will not for very valid reasons.
	
	
		
		
						
			
				Published on April 15, 2022			
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From refreshments to free give-aways, and so much in between, take these steps to ensure a successful book launch! 
	
	
		
		
						
			
				Published on April 7, 2022			
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As with every Spring contest, you can expect some beautiful flowers, warm breezes, and a little bit of romance, or suspense, or action…or maybe not! Ha ha ha!! You’ll soon find out!!!
	
	
		
		
						
			
				Published on March 25, 2022			
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So, why is a 10,000-word day goal so hard?
	
	
		
		
						
			
				Published on March 10, 2022			
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Twinkle lights threaten to break the window in the wind, a blunt fingernail tapping a coffee cup, and a bell on a door that won’t stop ringing…
	
	
		
		
						
			
				Published on March 4, 2022			
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If you want a better chance at winning one of the highly coveted cash prizes at a writing competition, read this!
	
	
		
		
						
			
				Published on March 4, 2022			
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Marketing mistakes are time and money wasters!
	
	
		
		
						
			
				Published on February 10, 2022			
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When I was nine years old, I managed to get my hands on “Forever” by Judy Bloom. I devoured it. And, I came away a much more “knowing” 9-year-old girl. I won’t go into details but, at my maturity level back then, I had no business reading graphic teenage sex scenes and part of me changed during and after reading that book…
	
	
		
		
						
			
				Published on January 27, 2022			
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Should I make up a fictitious hospital name for use in my novel? Yes. Read why.