Monthly Archives: May 2012

Romance, Arkansas

Posted on May 18, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

Post 692 Romance, Arkansas “The early English settlers were dull dogs and very few of the names they bestowed upon the land showed any imagination.” H.L. Mencken Not so those intrepid American pioneers who pushed westward in search of fame, … Continue reading →

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Speed Writing

Posted on May 17, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“The art of writing is the art of discovering what you believe.” Gustave Flaubert Oy vey! As if writing isn’t tough enough already, it seems that we’ve entered the fast line in the dream factory. What’s this mean, exactly? Well, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stroll

Posted on May 16, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” William James “All the forces in the world are not so powerful as an idea whose time has come.” Victor Hugo I was reminded of Victor’s inspiring words when … Continue reading →

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Austen Enthusiast

Posted on May 15, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“A rare meeting of literary genius: P. D. James, long among the most admired mystery writers of our time, draws the characters of Jane Austen’s beloved novel Pride and Prejudice into a tale of murder and emotional mayhem.” GoodReads “It … Continue reading →

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Inner Wealth

Posted on May 14, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

„At its base, for me, love is what writing is about. As an act of love, it deserves our protection and our deepest respect.“ Julia Cameron In her inspiring guide, The Right to Write, Julia has a chapter called „Containment.“ … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 13, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

A beautiful bouquet of words for all the wonderful mothers we love and who love us: “All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother.” Abraham Lincoln “Mama was my greatest teacher, a teacher … Continue reading →

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Hopeful News

Posted on May 11, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

With so many gloom-and-doom projections about the traditional publishing industry, it was fun and encouraging to hear a group of authors and industry insiders talk about publishing in an upbeat, optimistic way. While there wasn’t any flash of great insight, … Continue reading →

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Bad Writing

Posted on May 10, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

I thought of calling this post something more tactful, but I decided to stick to this title, because this topic has been on my mind recently. Now, we all surely have different notions about what this means, but for me, … Continue reading →

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Wondering Writers

Posted on May 9, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

„People say to write about what you know. I’m here to tell you no one wants to read that, ‚cause you don’t know anything. So write about something you don’t know. And don’t be scared, ever.“ Toni Morrison When it … Continue reading →

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Great Evening

Posted on May 8, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Life is a great adventure.” Tiger Eyes Basking in the presence of a wonderful author can be such an inspiring experience! You soak up a bit of their vibe, you feel their creative energy, and you absorb a little of … Continue reading →

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