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Celebrate Good Times, Come On! Liebster Blog Award!
I won two prizes in April! First, I found an amazing community of writers through Robert LeeBrewer's MNINB Platform Challenge . Second, I got nominated by Rebecca Barray for the Liebster Blog Award! Rebecca was …
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Writing Samples
Teen Hates Teen Lit Writing Mom
Sorry teen lit writers. I know you have imagined how great your life will be when you become a famous author. You will be receiving praise from educators for understanding all the inner-workings of teenage life. You w…
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yellow gloves
Put on Your Yellow Rubber Gloves, the Dirty Girls are Back
I had a request for another post about the Dirty Girls in my life who serve as a constant source of writing inspiration. I am a very hands-on Mom. I like to march in parades wearing a traffic cone on my head. I teach th…
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Writing
You Yeller-Bellied Chicken, Tell People Already
Confession time. I have only told three people I am becoming a writer: my mom, my aunt, and my husband. I want to be a writer. I am studying and practicing. I am committed. "So why ain't you told no one yet,…
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Writing
Strength Training for the Wimpy Character
In the magical world in my mind my characters are quirky, charming, and adorable. You just want to make them some pancakes. I imagine smelling their syrup-scented hair, and I am in love. Alas, when I read them describe…
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Writing
The Best Rejection Letter Ever
My manuscript is not good enough. Woo hoo! I got my first rejection letter! Why am I excited? @ProNagger said it best: "Congratulations! It means you are in the game." Plus, the result isn't exactly a sur…
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Writing
Bad Grammar in Children's Books
I feel terrible asking, but can a writer use bad grammar in a children's book? They are just kids, right? A child won't notice a slight rule violation. Sure, they might struggle in school after reading my book. I …
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Peachtree Publishers
"Mooshka-A Quilt Story" Book Review
I got my prize copy of Mooshka - A Quilt Story last week (thank you Peachtree Publishers )! I felt I had to pay it forward by reviewing the book. First, don't let the title fool …
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writing rut
Climbing Out of a Rut
I wore myself out editing in March and in bad slow-motion camera work I crashed head first into a nasty writing rut. I stopped writing everyday, which had been the source for my creativity. I also got (don't tell my husband…
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