BIW: Book in a Week

I am in the midst of BIW. Maybe you’ve heard of it? This fabulous writing group sets a weekly goal, once a month, and writes their hearts out. 
I have found the group to be super supportive and I love the challenge of trying to hit my goal (page total) at the end of the week. It [...]

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Book Review: sTORI Telling

Tori Spelling has been quite popular lately. From her reality shows on Oxygen to her recently released book sTORI Telling, she can be seen just about anywhere.
Of course, she’s been in the public eye for sometime now – Hello? Her dad is Aaron Spelling! – and stories have been told about [...]

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Writing Prompt: A Burning Desire

I entered a contest where they gave the first sentence and I had to continue from there. It is to be no longer than 200 words. The bold is the line given and the rest is what I came up with. Enjoy!
 
He smelled something burning.
Ah yes, that sweet smell. It made his mouth water [...]

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One Rejection Closer

Well, I got the mail today and I received one postcard back acknowledging the publisher has received my manuscript. I also received a rejection letter (!) from an agent.  I’m pretty excited. Not only am I one rejection letter closer to becoming published but it was actually a LETTER. No generic postcard with a “No” [...]

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Writing Prompt: Appearance II

Write about a person whose reputation rests on the appearance of an inanimate object.
 
What is her problem? It’s my body – and if I want a tongue ring I should get one. She says it’s unsanitary and looks disgusting. Well, that’s why it’s in my mouth, not hers. She always turns everything around on her. [...]

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Stress is a six letter word.

I am sitting at my desk. Printer shooting off page after page of my manuscript. Nerve-wracking does not being to sum up how it feels. I can honestly say, I’m nervous. And doubtful. The competition is high out there and what makes me think that I have ANY ability to rub two words together? I [...]

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Another Late Night

Finally, the house is quiet. I don’t know what’s been going on lately but it’s been non-stop.
Baby T has been randomly waking up at night and I think he knows my husband isn’t home. We’ve had some pretty severe storms here and there is a lot of people without power. So being the Tree Guy [...]

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Writing Prompt: Appearance

Write about a person whose reputation rests on the appearance of an inanimate object.
How could she have done this? After carrying her for nine months in my very own body, raising her right, and teaching her right from wrong- she has the audacity to go out and get a tongue ring.  What will this do [...]

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Library Job

I came across an ad today. Children’s Circulation Clerk. My local library is hiring. I would LOVE to work in a library. Weird, I know. I’ve been spending a lot of time there as it is – writing, story time, and researching. Why not get paid to be amongst bookcases full of every kind of [...]

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Momentum

I’m feeling a momentum in life in general.
I might not be where I want to be financially or physically but I’m getting there. I am noticing some things are getting easier. For instance, I am not a great cook. I can read recipes and they turn out great. When it comes to creating dinners out [...]

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