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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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A #WeekendCoffeeShare with exciting editing advice
If we were having coffee… Hey there. Glad you could meet here. I know, no exciting, newly-discovered coffee shop, just my standard fallback here on Route 22. The texture of the Frappuccinos is hit or miss, sometimes not thick enough … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, coffee, DadMemoir, eBook, family, mommemoir, Montclair Write Group, New Jersey, Penn State, Star Trek, Starbucks, WeekendCoffeeShare, writing
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Contradictory critiques: what do you believe?
“It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.”~Herman Melville, American author Recent feedback for my Star trek MomMemoir is full of inconsistent whimsy. I gave myself permission to do 4 edits on my short story of … Continue reading
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Tagged eBook, family, memoir, mommemoir, Montclair Write Group, New Jersey, Pittsburgh, Star Trek, 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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A #WeekendCoffeeShare in writing mode and in-laws
If we were having coffee…. Hey, glad you could join me here outside Philly. Hope you didn’t hit too much holiday traffic. It’s a cozy Starbucks, isn’t it? I’m chillin’ with a Café Vanilla Frapp. The baristas know how to … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, coffee, family, holiday, memoir, Michigan, Montclair Write Group, New Jersey, Starbucks, WeekendCoffeeShare, writing
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A first writing #WeekendCoffeeShare in New Jersey
If we were having coffee… Hey, I’m glad you could meet me here. It’s my first time at the Chatham Starbucks. What do you think? It’s super crazy busy, and I guess it’s like this every weekend. It’s one of … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, coffee, DadMemoir, family, Michigan, New Jersey, Starbucks, WeekendCoffeeShare, writing
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On writing, not writing and buying a house
“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.”~Benjamin Franklin, American inventor My life has been unsettled chaos: we bought a house! All I will say here about the experience is thank goodness New Jersey requires lawyers to negotiate … Continue reading
A family #WeekendCoffeeShare with writing organization tips
If we were having coffee… It’s quiet in here, isn’t it? Barnes & Noble cafés are usually subdued, but the Easter holiday must be why it’s extra quiet in here. They’re proudly brewing Verona, which is one of my go-to … Continue reading
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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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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, books, DadMemoir, family, memoir, New Jersey, ROW80, social media, writing
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A writing #WeekendCoffeeShare
If we were having coffee… Hey, I’m glad you could make it to Starbucks. Hope the traffic on Rt. 22 wasn’t bad. Sit down, let’s chat. I’m not sure if my Frappuccino is a Celebratory Frappuccino or not. We just … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, coffee, family, holiday, letters, Montclair Write Group, New Jersey, poetry, WeekendCoffeeShare, writing
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Claiming myself in a new state of mind…kinda
“It is important to stay positive because beauty comes from the inside out.”~Jenn Proske, Canadian actress Today I heard Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’ and I cried. I have no reason to, but I did. I guess I do have a … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, coffee, family, haiku, Haiku Horizons, Michigan, New Jersey, poetry, writing
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Reflections on #ROW80 goals, buying house and coffee
“Sometimes just when I say hello the right way, I’m like, ‘Whoa, I’m so cool.’”~Robert Pattinson, English actor It’s been five months since I completed a Photo365 spread, but it feels like forever. The first is the date I would … Continue reading
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Tagged 17 in 2017, Blog hops, blogging, coffee, family, New Jersey, Photo365, ROW80, writing
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Should you write about everything?
“Be happy for this moment; this moment is your life.”~Omar Khayyam, Persian poet I made it to the other side. The 2-day move from Michigan to New Jersey was casual. April weather in February accompanied me my entire drive. My … Continue reading
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Tagged coffee, Deadwood Writers, family, memoir, Michigan, New Jersey, Pittsburgh, Starbucks, writing
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On being “Home” this #WeekendCoffeeShare
If we were having coffee… Hey, good to see you. **Hug** Thanks for meeting me so late. I’ll be at my in-laws in a few, but their coffee is from some big box warehouse store, so I always stop here … 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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The secret code: Happy National Handwriting Day
“Writing, to me, is simply thinking through my fingers.”~Isaac Asimov, American scientist I realize that to create a secret code, write in cursive. As a scrapbooker, it continues to stun me that other paper artists hate their handwriting. Yes, they … Continue reading
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Tagged family, haiku, Happy Planner, letters, planner, poetry, scrapbook, writing
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