Category Archives: Opinion

Writer Needs A Little Pampering

Today, I went out and did some I haven’t done in some years. I got a manicure. And boy, did my nails need them. My cuticules were so out of control, Nancy talked about it as she was working… and … Continue reading

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See the Movie or Read the Book?

I found out movies sometimes lied when I was 9, and Disney’s Pocahontas was at the drive-in theater. My mom had me read a book about the real Pocahontas before seeing it. At school I bragged to all my friends … Continue reading

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You Need to Query the Reader

Lately, I’ve received a growing number of messages on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads from self-published authors promoting their work. Some are simple, saying, “Hey, my new book BOOK is out, hope you’ll read it.” Others are long, hopeful, and bordering … Continue reading

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