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Today’s blog has nothing to do with writing, unless I can work the insanity into my story somehow.

Every so often, an article on the ‘Net or in the paper (yes I still read a hard copy newspaper) just pushes my button and I have to vent. It’s usually about the lack of a dog [...]

I’m an unabashed bibliophile and politicians are making me mad.  February is Library Lover’s Months, but in my town, it’s also budget time, and all we’re hearing about is the bad economy.  Phrases like “toughest budget in decades,” “belt tightening,” “spending cuts,” and “sacrifice” sprinkle the weekly editorials.  The Selectmen want to cut everyone’s budget.  [...]

Today is Working Naked Day. No it’s not what you think. Today is dedicated to those of us who are working from home “naked”— stripped of the resources that millions take for granted in the traditional corporate workplace. Things like a never-empty coffee pot, a cafeteria and, most important, social interaction with [...]

The situation in Haiti is still desperate — not only for the people but also the animals.  Now anyone who knows me, knows what an animal lover I am, so I’m taking a page from Linda Simoni-Wastila and challenging all my friends, and their friends, to help out.  For every comment left on this thread [...]

The harmonious melding of 100 female voices echoed off the weathered, stone walls of St. Bede’s chapel, prompting a flood of memories of joys and sorrows, friendships and departed sisters.
For anyone who attended Rosemary Hall, as I did, St. Bede’s holds a very special place in the heart, as it was the heart of the [...]

Having finally completed the manuscript of my first mystery, and being reluctant to go through yet another round of revisions, I decided to venture out onto the ‘net in search of people, places and knowledge that might be helpful.

I hadn’t really intended to write an entry today — at least not until I drove down town.
I was in a hurry, with little time and a long list of irritating errands to get done, when I drove into downtown Wilton.  I noticed the traffic was a little slower than usual (just what I needed [...]

Even though I’m single and childless, I’ve come to the (probably none too original) conclusion that writing a pitch takes about the same amount of time and effort as having a baby.
Deciding to write a pitch is analogous to “creating” a child. It’s a fun idea, it may be spontaneous or planned, and it’s [...]

Back in June, I was (self righteously) touting the benefits of using an outline when writing. I should heed my own advice. Now that my novel has reached the “revisions” stage, I decided to update the outline – a chore I’d been rather lax in completing on a regular basis. Something didn’t [...]

Writing is very subjective. You may like a certain genre, a certain “voice” or whatever. But it’s good to keep an open mind or you might miss a really great read.