Monthly Archives: October 2011

Book Bonanza

Posted on October 18, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“There are people greedy for books, rabid for books.” Sarah McNally “You hit the jackpot today, Karin!” my husband David said as he brought in the mail. And he was right! The mailbox held a bunch of goodies for me: … Continue reading →

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Approachable Art

Posted on October 17, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

What a joy it is when a writer really connects with an audience — when author and audience are literally on the same page! The experience can be magical. Just recently, Alex and I had the good fortune to hear … Continue reading →

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Dickens Delights

Posted on October 15, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Welcome to the Dickens Camp!” What Dickens fan could resist a title like that? Not me! One of the pleasures of traveling is reading on the go. So on our way to Vermont to take Alex back to Middlebury, when … Continue reading →

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Always Learning

Posted on October 14, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.” John Wooden, UCLA Coach You know the saying, “Live and learn”? Well, my friend Maureen has a variation on it that I like much better: “Learn and grow.” Learn … Continue reading →

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Fanciful Flights

Posted on October 13, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Go exploring because time marches on and you wouldn’t want not to have done it.” Margaret Atwood Margaret ended a talk attended by a room full of fans with this thought-provoking comment. She knows whereof she speaks: she’s the author … Continue reading →

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Stories Abound

Posted on October 12, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“People are hungry for stories.” Studs Terkel I just spent a wonderful evening with my lovely friend, CJ, who told me about some volunteer work that she is doing with Afghan women. She’s helping them learn English, which is no … Continue reading →

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Writing Communities

Posted on October 11, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Here’s an interesting question from Kim, one of my blog readers: She recently asked me whether I know of online communities that cover some of the writing issues I discuss on my blog. There are a few I’ve come across … Continue reading →

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Get Going

Posted on October 10, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work.” Emile Zola “Inspiration exists, but it has to find us working.” Pablo Picasso “Just as appetite comes by eating, so work brings inspiration…” Igor Stravinsky I’ve … Continue reading →

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Inner Knowing

Posted on October 8, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Live your dreams everyday.” Steve Jobs “I just write what I wanted to write. I write what amuses me. It’s totally for myself. I never in my wildest dreams expected this popularity.” J. K. Rowling In all the ink pouring … Continue reading →

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Stay Foolish

Posted on October 7, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

In honor of Steve Jobs, I am excerpting part of a totally inspiring Commencement Speech he gave at Stanford in 2005. The full speech is available online on YouTube or in a text version. I hope you’ll check it out, … Continue reading →

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