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Comfort, Sass, and the Lies Elastic Tells
I had been thinking about blogging on the slow slide from sassy to comfort. Then my inbox delivered an ad for “figure improving technology.”
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When Reading Became Magic
I wish I could remember the book. The book that transformed me from someone who knew how to read into a READER.
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Do You Follow the Story, the Series, or the Author?
Do you stay within your favorite genres and wave politely when an author takes a personal side trip?
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From Librarian Dreams to Online Bookstore Reality
Discover how I turned my lifelong dream of owning a bookstore into a thriving online haven for book lovers.
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I Was Afraid of the Dark When I Was Little
I was afraid of the dark when I was little. Actually, I am still sort of afraid of the dark. Not all the time. Not dramatically. But if I let loose the dogs of my imagination after sunset, things can get complicated fast. During the day, imagination is useful. It helps me write books. It…
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Why You Shouldn’t Fear Science Fiction Stories
Discover how science fiction transcends genres and evokes feelings through adventure, romance, and humor.
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Everyone’s a Critic, Even the Squirrels
Animals have opinions. Anyone who has ever been owned by a pet knows this. Cats have perfected the silent review. Dogs specialize in wounded disappointment. Birds can deliver editorial comments at full volume.
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More Than Fine: When You Need to Stop Before the Cliff
Have you felt under the gun lately? Like you are taking hits from all directions? Like the smoke is thick, the noise is loud, and you are trying to keep moving even though you are not sure you are still pointed where you want to go?
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The Gift of Belief: Why Encouragement Matters for Writers and Dreamers
Before I believed I was a writer, someone else believed it for me. This is a personal reflection on encouragement, long marriage, creative dreams, and the quiet power of being supported.
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Behind the Curtain: Writing a Storm-Trapped Mystery
How do you build suspense when the characters can’t leave? A look at the craft behind Boucherie Breakdown’s locked-house chaos.