Obviously, this just happened to me. I was zeroing out my inbox, which is a task in itself, when I came across A Very Special Email. This email was so special that I had saved it in my inbox so I couldn’t miss the fact that there was a writing contest, and it looked awesome, and [...]
Archive for May, 2011
Ever Say, “Oh No, I Missed That Contest Deadline?” Well, Stop It.
Posted in Writing, tagged calendars, missed my chance, missed opportunities, other phrases that begin with "missed" missing a deadline on May 29, 2011 | 6 Comments »
Being At The Right Place At The Right Time
Posted in Writing, tagged be brave, be prepared, luck, Mercedes M. Yardley, Shock Totem, the right place at the right time on May 22, 2011 | 7 Comments »
It all comes down to luck, right? You always hear about models who were discovered while standing in line at the bank, or while walking the mall. Musicians share a cab with a stranger who magically turns out to be A Big Name. Spec Fiction writers happen to strike up conversations with editors of [...]
Write Hard: Writers Who Inspire Me
Posted in Writing, tagged blog awards, Jami Gold, Pauline Campos, Simon C. Larter, Write Hard, you guys rock!Aaron Polson on May 15, 2011 | 5 Comments »
I have to tell you that receiving the WRITE HARD award from superstar Aaron Polson means a lot to me. That man is as creative and industrious as he is talented, and it’s extremely awesome to be running in his circle. Thanks, Aaron! The rules are simple. When you win: 1. Post the picture above to your [...]
The Horror Of Our Love
Posted in Writing, tagged chilling love songs, Ludo, The horror of our love on May 10, 2011 | 2 Comments »
I find this song utterly beautiful. However, I will never say “I love you to death” again.
The SHOES HAIR NAILS Winner is Announced!
Posted in Writing, tagged blog giveaway, Deborah Batterman, Mercedes M. Yardley, Mother's Day, SHOES HAIR NAILS, winners on May 9, 2011 | 3 Comments »
The hardest part of this whole contest? Was not commenting on your awesome, sweet, and sometimes hilarious secrets. I didn’t want to screw the numbers up by telling you how much I dug what you had to say. You guys are incredible, and any mother would be lucky to have you. Rock on. So! Onto [...]
Deborah Batterman, Unmasked. And a Mother’s Day Giveaway!
Posted in Writing, tagged Be Mysterious: Writers in Masks, blog giveaway, Deborah Batterman, free books, Mother's Day, Mother's Day Gifts, SHOES HAIR NAILS, what's a secret that you've never told your mother on May 5, 2011 | 23 Comments »
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. Today’s masked writer,Deborah Batterman, just wows me with her picture. It was taken here in Las Vegas, nonetheless! Deborah is the author of SHOES HAIR NAILS, which I reviewed here. As you can tell, I totally dug this short story collection. It was full of wit and heartbreak. I know [...]
Warping Your Children 101: Inappropriate Songs
Posted in Writing, tagged Andy Warhol was right, Goo Goo Dolls, Name, The Great White Shark Song, The Itsy Bitsy Spider never did it for him, Warrant on May 3, 2011 | 5 Comments »
Small Son was five months old when we moved to Finland. He wasn’t yet diagnosed with Williams Syndrome, and we couldn’t for the life of us figure out why he never slept! I walked the floor with him in our tiny, unfurnished apartment, singing every single song that I had ever heard of. Songs from [...]
Personal Feedback, or, Form Rejections Are Our Friends
Posted in Writing, tagged don't be "that guy", form rejections, Mercedes M. Yardley, personal feedback, rejection, Shock Totem, tales from a slush bunny, thicker skin, Writing on May 1, 2011 | 7 Comments »
We’ve heard a lot about personal feedback lately. We like it, we love it, we want some more of it. At the same time, I’m here to say that form rejections are our friends. Why? Well, here are a couple of reasons. I currently have over 200 stories to read through. Believe me, I strap a [...]
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