Monthly Archives: May 2011

Words Unspoken

Posted on May 30, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Just this afternoon, after a not-so vigorous bout with some pesky weeds on my front lawn, I took a break and picked up Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout. It won the Pulitzer Prize in 2009 and you only have to … Continue reading →

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Getting Lost

Posted on May 28, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

No, I didn’t actually get lost, lost. I got lost sitting on my porch and reading a book. I was playing hooky in a way. I had finished revising my YA novel for the day, but I had other work … Continue reading →

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Writing Angels

Posted on May 27, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Tonight, I had the pleasure of hearing Tayari Jones, author of a brand-new book, Silver Sparrow, speak about the writing life. She talked about how the idea for her book came to her, how it took her five years to … Continue reading →

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Persistence Pays

Posted on May 26, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

I’ve don’t know Dick Wimmer and I won’t be meeting him anytime soon, except perhaps, in the big book club in the sky. But even so, I admire his gumption. It took him more than two decades and more than … Continue reading →

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Dance On

Posted on May 25, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

For some reason I tuned in tonight for the grand finale of Dancing with the Stars. What an inspiring show it turned out to be! After 12 weeks of routines, the last three couples still standing were strutting their stuff … Continue reading →

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Staying Fresh

Posted on May 24, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Writing is at its best — always, always, always — when it is a kind of inspired play for the writer. I can write in cold blood if I have to, but I like it best when it’s fresh and … Continue reading →

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Creativity Enhancers

Posted on May 23, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Searching for ways ignite our creative sparks and keep them burning brightly is always a entertaining and rewarding pastime. When I came across some practical tips to make a work space more conducive to creativity, they inspired me to rethink … Continue reading →

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Name Game

Posted on May 21, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

I am writing this post in a cozy nook on the second floor of The Inn on the Green, just about my favorite spot to stay in the quaint town of Middlebury, Vermont. We’re up here to bring Alex and … Continue reading →

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Pale Imitation

Posted on May 20, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Interesting experience! I just watched the film International Velvet, which is a knock-off of the great classic, National Velvet. The differences between the two are striking — and speak volumes about the art of story telling and character development. Now … Continue reading →

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Writing Places

Posted on May 19, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

I remember the first place where I saw someone writing. It was my father’s desk — a big, dark, hulking rectangle that seemed immovably anchored to the floor. It was always messy: piled high with papers, folders, newspaper clippings, pencils, … Continue reading →

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