Tag: journey
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A Dream of a Dream
I can’t really remember how long I’ve dreamed of becoming a published author. At least since junior high when I wrote my first novel which was…well, let’s just say “awhile” ago so I don’t look too old. 😉 But as I prepare to actually launch my first book into the world in…hmm, just under a…
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Sink or Shine: If life is a grindstone, can it obliterate you?
“Life is a grindstone. Whether it grinds us down or polishes us up depends on us.” – T.L. Holdcroft. Let’s face it: sometimes life is hard. Choosing to take action, to take risks, to take the road less traveled … well, you have to know the path will not always be easy. Even if…
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Crisis and Catharsis: Or, Just Keep Writing, You’re On Your Way
It’s been a heck of a wonky-week. I’ve been reading new craft books, and testing out a new potential CP. CP looks terrific, but both the books and the CP delievered the news (unintentionally, both of them) that what I was taking for subtly is just lack of clarity. Oh, and the plotting isn’t working…
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How Long is Too Long: The Illusion of Time in the Journey to Publication
I am always running out of time. It doesn’t seem to matter what I need to do, I never have enough time to do it. I’ve told my husband that we have so many things on our “to-do” list that if the length of the list determines the length of our lives, we can never…