Monthly Archives: June 2011

Pick Yourself

Posted on June 30, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“People believe they have to wait to be chosen to do something. Authors wait for a publisher. Entrepreneurs wait for an investor, employees wait for a boss. Reject the tyranny of being picked. Pick yourself.” Seth Godin Pick yourself. What … Continue reading →

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Getting Unstuck

Posted on June 29, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Being stuck is on my mind right now, since I’ve had a rough time pulling together the first chapter of my YA novel. It’s still not where I want it to be, but fussing with it more at this point … Continue reading →

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Divine Music

Posted on June 28, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“I am not afraid of chaos, because chaos is the womb of light and life. What I don’t like is mismanagement of chaos.” Franketienne Franketienne, known as the “father of Haitian letters, is 75 and still going strong. He’s published … Continue reading →

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Rowling Reconsiders

Posted on June 27, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Inspired by the latest Harry Potter movie hoopla, I decided to visit J.K. Rowling’s official Web site (JKRowling.com). As you can imagine, it did not disappoint! It’s creative and colorful — and just interactive enough to make you feel like … Continue reading →

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Hard Time

Posted on June 25, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“I dream my painting and then I paint my dream.” Vincent van Gogh “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” Lao Tzu My sister, brother, Alex and our dear friend, Terry, just … Continue reading →

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Storyteller’s Story

Posted on June 24, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Sometimes an author’s life story grows and morphs to become almost as fascinating and singular asthe tales he or she writes. Just think of Poe or Proust. Well, that’s exactly what’s happened with Stieg Larsson — the creative mind behind … Continue reading →

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Passionate Persistence

Posted on June 23, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Writing and editing my book, Birthing the Elephant: the woman’s go-for-it! guide to overcoming the big challenges of launching a business, was a labor of love. It took a year to finish. Part portable success coach, part action guide, Birthing … Continue reading →

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Willa Wonderful

Posted on June 22, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Ever since I read “Neighbor Rosicky,” the first Willa Cather story to come my way, she’s been one of my all-time favorite writers. Over the years, I’ve read many more of her masterful short stories along with just about every … Continue reading →

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Women Wanted

Posted on June 21, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

How can this be? Women hold up half the sky as the saying goes, but there seem to be precious few roles for them on Broadway. According to a New York Times article, “Lead Roles Aplenty, But Not For Women,” … Continue reading →

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Literary Largesse

Posted on June 20, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Wow! Athletes get big bucks and so do entertainers on the silver screen. But writers in their own time and way, may reach as many people and provide many more hours of enjoyment and solace. And yet, for most people, … Continue reading →

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