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Writing & activity successes–and not–this #WeekendCoffeeShare
If we were having coffee…. Grab a seat. This is one of the most comfortable Starbucks I’ve been in. Of course it’s cold–every Starbucks in this universe is–but it blends spacious and cozy here. We’ve got plenty of time to … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, coffee, DadMemoir, Disney, eBook, family, games, NFPW, Pokemon GO, social media, Starbucks, Swarm, WeekendCoffeeShare, WiiFit, writing
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A pyramid of possibilities promoting on Twitter
“To hold a pen is to be at war.”~Voltaire, French writer Last week, I missed my crystal promotion moment everywhere. My Star Trek MomMemoir that I’ve been rambling about for weeks that takes place in Las Vegas has the perfect … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, eBook, family, holiday, Instagram, mommemoir, social media, Twitter, writing
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A schedule to publish two stories in one month
“A good beginning makes a good end.”~Louis L’Amour, American author I can do three things at once; at least, I used to. Reflecting on this past Weekend Coffee Share post, my writing and editing process reminded me of Comm 242 … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, DadMemoir, eBook, family, holiday, memoir, mommemoir, Montclair Write Group, Penn State, Pittsburgh, ROW80, social media, Star Trek, WeekendCoffeeShare, writing
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Writing goals are achievable through #ROW80
“Art is the triumph over chaos.”~John Cheever, American writer It has taken me, what, 3 years to finally believe that I can do this. Do what? Everything. Okay, maybe not everything, like walking through a pit of snakes, but my … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, DadMemoir, Facebook, Instagram, linkedin, memoir, Michigan, mommemoir, Montclair Write Group, New Jersey, ROW80, social media, Twitter, writing
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Why I’m okay not publishing my book on time
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.~John Muir, American environmentalist I did not publish my memoir on Sunday night as planned, and I’m okay with that. Why? Sunday turned into family time. My husband and … Continue reading
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Tagged books, Disney, eBook, family, games, memoir, mommemoir, New Jersey, Pokemon GO, social media, Star Trek, writing
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A #WeekendCoffeeShare offering Fiverr tips for publishing
If we were having coffee…. Thanks for coming over. You’re my first guest in our new house because we’re still unpacking, as you can tell. I cleaned off the table for you, a bit. Just push my laptop aside. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, coffee, eBook, family, memoir, mommemoir, New Jersey, social media, Star Trek, Starbucks, Swarm, WeekendCoffeeShare, writing
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Let’s talk Star Trek, #ROW80 and writing tips
“Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.”~Confucius, Chinese philosopher Today’s memoir writing tip: Don’t begin with backstory. Perfect advice as I rewrite my Star Trek MomMemoir. The annual Las Vegas Star Trek convention begins in two weeks, … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, DadMemoir, eBook, family, memoir, mommemoir, Montclair Write Group, New Jersey, ROW80, social media, Star Trek, writing
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This #WeekendCoffeeShare about reading and unpacking
If we were having coffee…. Hello! Isn’t this a nice Starbucks? It’s a Clover store, and they still have my Nicaragua Macarena. That’s not it’s real name, of course, but a barista back in Michigan couldn’t pronounce it, so that’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, books, coffee, family, Goodreads, holiday, Michigan, New Jersey, ROW80, social media, Starbucks, WeekendCoffeeShare, writing
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Should Pokémon Adventures be a part of book challenges? All that and a book review.
“Memory…is the diary that we all carry with us.”~Oscar Wilde, Irish Dramatist Comic books count as books read. When I was a kid, my school and Scholastic Books sponsored summer reading challenges. I walked door-to-door and asked people for donations. … Continue reading
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Tagged book reviews, books, bookstore, games, Goodreads, holiday, Pokemon GO, social media, writing
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Writing goals as #ROW80 Round 3 begins
“Only I can change my life; no one can do it for me.”~Carol Burnett, American actress This Round 3 is all about writing focus and scheduling. I was late to my Memoir2 group last week, so I couldn’t test my … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, books, DadMemoir, Deadwood Writers, Facebook, Goodreads, Instagram, linkedin, memoir, Michigan, Montclair Write Group, New Jersey, ROW80, social media, Twitter, writing, YouTube
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Boldly stating my #ROW80 goals, Round 2
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that, in the process, he does not become a monster.”~Friedrich Nietzsche, German philosopher Welcome to Round 2 of A Round of Words in 80 Days, running April 2 – June 22, 2017. This … Continue reading
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Perceptions and misconceptions of New Jersey
“At the end of the day, life is about being happy being who you are.”~Kim Kardashian, American celebrity I’m in New Jersey now, and I’m surprisingly happy. I lived in NJ for almost 10 years before getting married and moving … Continue reading
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My Farewell #WeekendCoffeeShare from Michigan
If we were having coffee… Hey, I’m glad you could join me and my husband at Starbucks. This is one of my last times writing here. Actually, I’m coming tomorrow, Monday, for my last Swarm check in streak. I know, … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, coffee, family, Michigan, New Jersey, social media, Swarm, WeekendCoffeeShare, writing
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The #ROW80 Website back!! and my ROUND 1 goals
“Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.”~Jim Rohn, American businessman Finally, someone has released their vice grip hold on the merits of Facebook! I’m excited to share that the Round … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, books, DadMemoir, Facebook, family, letters, Motown Writers Network, New Jersey, ROW80, social media, Twitter, writing
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Free yourself from email clutter
“If stupidity got us into this mess, then why can’t it get us out?”~Will Rogers, American actor This week I have been doing something bold and freeing: unsubscribing from emails. I apologize if yours was one of them. It’s nothing … Continue reading
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Memories Swarm around me
“Life is a song, sing it; Life is a game, play it.”~Sai Baba, Indian leader I’m feeling nostalgic as I pack up my life. The phone app Timehop reminds me of what has been years ago on this date in … Continue reading
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ROWing my life away, missing writing
“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.”~Sydney J. Harris, American journalist Education is learning about yourself. The Round of Words in 80 Days quarterly challenge continues to teach me about how I work. 1–Complete a good, … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, eBook, haiku, Haiku Horizons, Happy Planner, New Jersey, planner, ROW80, social media, writing, YouTube
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Choose or choose not; that is the question
“Today I choose life.”~Kevyn Aucoin, American artist Are you writing right now? Why, or why not? Have you talked to your dear friend lately? Did you spend two hours on social media last night? Are you exercising or being active … Continue reading
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My new view of #NaNoWriMo
“The novel is born of disillusionment; the poem, of despair.”~Jose Bergamin, Spanish writer This year, I free myself from NaNoWriMo convention and snub my nose at what is expected. Everyone approaches NaNoWriMo differently. This first year I discovered that the … Continue reading
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Tagged haiku, Jimmy the Burglar, Michigan, NaNoWriMo, New Jersey, poetry, social media, writing
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Will I lose my writing groups when I move?
“The greatest gift of life is friendship, and I have received it.”~Hubert H. Humphrey, American politician I need not have worried about losing my writing groups when I move away. Last week, I informed John, the moderator of my Deadwood … Continue reading
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