Monthly Archives: December 2010

My Mom

Posted on December 20, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

“Be bigger than your fears.” Dorothy I sat down to write about something else, but my mom Dorothy had other plans for me. You see, tomorrow — December 20 — is her birthday; she passed away of pancreatic cancer in … Continue reading →

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Chekhov’s Checklist

Posted on December 18, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

“Chekhov is an incomparable artist, an artist of life.” Leo Tolstoy Leo makes a bold claim here — and an enviable one as well: That Chekhov is loved and admired universally — a writer with timeless appeal. What a goal … Continue reading →

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Dark Horse

Posted on December 17, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

Don’t you just love it when a book leaps out of nowhere and declares itself a winner? When the sheer energy and verve of a story captures readers’ hearts and minds and gives them a joyous run for their money? … Continue reading →

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Off Track

Posted on December 16, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

Wow, this year the holiday season has really thrown me off my writing rhythm — and it’s not even over yet! Maybe that’s just an excuse and the real reason I’m having a hard time is that I’ve reached a … Continue reading →

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Be Fearless

Posted on December 15, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

“Fear is a learned response.” Jacqueline Wales Celebrating a landmark event is so much fun — and so exciting! Just tonight, I had the wonderful pleasure of joining a spirited group of women at the first annual Woman of the … Continue reading →

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Stylish Noir

Posted on December 14, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

Congratulations are in order! David Holmberg, a veteran journalist and member of my writing group, has just published The Hurricane Murders, a stylish, edgy novel with an appealing protagonist named Jake Arnett. Like David, Jake is a reporter; hoping to … Continue reading →

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Finding Windows

Posted on December 13, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

“If there are no doors open, then go find a window! Don’t take no for an answer.” Bobbi Brown My new business start-up guide, Birthing the Elephant, describes a entrepreneur as someone who will go over, under, around or through … Continue reading →

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Passionate Obsession

Posted on December 11, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

Have your eyes ever glazed over when a friend started talking about football or soccer or some other sport that you could care less about? Have you ever wanted to scream when forced to listen to someone’s endless cell-phone conversation … Continue reading →

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Home Again

Posted on December 10, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

“Writing is my home.” David Grossman What a beautiful way to describe the act of writing: a home — a beloved, familiar haven. Sometimes a story about an author reveals something about the mystery of writing itself and the comfort … Continue reading →

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Teaming Up

Posted on December 9, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

Sometimes a fruitful writing life starts off in one direction and ends up moving down a different and much more fulfilling path. That’s exactly what happened to the screenwriting team behind a series of films that are considered classics today: … Continue reading →

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