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August 20, 2019

Publishing, Rejections, and Writing is Weird

Being a writer is a weird thing. Some days, weeks, months, you seem to have it all together and everything is flowing. Words, marketing, tweets, posts. Other times, you open the laptop and stare at it until your head starts to bob because you’re falling asleep. When things are going great, whoopee! Those are the Continue reading

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November 18, 2015

Birth of an American Gigolo

Hi Blogtropolis! I knew that title would catch your eye! If that alone didn’t spark your interest, I’m sure this will: An old party girl turned domestic diva, infuriated by her husband’s cheating–and his holier-than-thou, tree-hugging, no-tits and no-hips girlfriend–inflicts her wrath by training a local boy in the fine art of seduction. She and Continue reading

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October 20, 2015

My First Writers’ Conference- NJRW Put Your Heart in a Book Conference

This past weekend, I had the good sense to attend the New Jersey Romance Writers Annual Put Your Heart In A Book Conference (click HERE for link). Two days of writerly information on the craft and the industry of romance writing! Thought I’d share a little summary. On Friday morning, I attended an editing workshop Continue reading

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March 26, 2014

WOAW Fiction- “Ten Little Chapters” Challenge

The Challenge: 1000 words in 10 chapters, courtesy of Awesome Author/Blogger Chuck Wendig. Check it out HERE. Chapter 1 I stand barefoot on the beach at the edge of the water, about a mile away from where she is, where I’m not supposed to be. Anxious, I pace in circles under the hot sun, watching my Continue reading

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February 12, 2014

Valentine’s Day Haters’ Club – Daily Post Weekly Writing Challenge

I adjusted my black scarf over my black coat and rubbed my cold hands over my thighs, covered by my black jeans. Maybe an outdoor protest on the coldest day of the year wasn’t the smartest idea, I thought, as I called the group over. “Alright,” I said, as we huddled together. “Let’s circle again. Continue reading

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October 20, 2013

Book Review: Ranger Martin and The Zombie Apocalypse

Zombie Zealots! Fans of The Walking Dead! Adventure Lovers! Have I found a book for you! I’ve been honored with a first read of Jack Flacco‘s new novel, Ranger Martin and The Zombie Apocalypse and I’m so excited to share with you, but I don’t want to spoil it! I’ve never done a book review before and frankly, I’m a Continue reading

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October 7, 2013

Chuck Wendig’s Flash Fiction Challenge Fail

Tonight I thought I’d try a new writing challenge. Chuck Wendig, author, screenwriter, game designer, and blogger extraordinaire, hosts a weekly writing challenge. You can find his post and his blog, “terribleminds: chuck wendig” here. This week, he provides two columns of words. The challenge is to pick a word from column one, then pick Continue reading

Blogging, Entertainment, inspiration, television, Uncategorized, Writing

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September 12, 2013

Mama’s Sauce- Weekly Writing Challenge: Backward

I parked the car and opened the driver’s side door. The pot next to me on the passenger seat was still hot as I grabbed it and hoisted it over the steering wheel, careful not to spill its contents. Since my hands were full with the pot, I used my foot to kick the door Continue reading

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April 22, 2013

The Bechdel Test

My friend and writing partner, Angela, knows lots of stuff in general, but especially about writing. In our writing partnership, I consider her the brains of the operation, while I am just the barfer. I can cough up pages, but she’s the one who cleans the barf, so to speak. Her ability is the result Continue reading

Entertainment, Movies, Writing

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March 26, 2013

WOAW Fiction- The Coffee Ban

Below is the beginning of a short story I started writing some time ago. I thought I’d share the first few pages where I introduce the characters to see if you wanted to read more. It’s simple– just my goofy attempt at satire. Hope you enjoy! The Coffee Ban DAY ONE: Columbus, Ohio Sarah watched Continue reading

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