Monthly Archives: January 2013

Blue Note

Posted on January 19, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Leafing through one of those family magazines with stories about kids and activities, I came across a headline that instantly caught my eye: “Is Writing Relevant?” The magazine featured an overview of New Jersey prep schools, so this headline had … Continue reading →

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Marking Milestones

Posted on January 18, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Thinking about book parties reminded me of several of my own that I’ve had over the years. One was at a wonderful spot in Manhattan, now long gone, called The Book Friends Café to celebrate the publication of How to … Continue reading →

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Book Party

Posted on January 17, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Everything a great suspense novel should be — tense, emotional, mysterious, and satisfying…Let’s hope this is the start of a long career.” Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author “It can happen and it can happen in the best … Continue reading →

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Tapped Out

Posted on January 16, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace.” Victor Hugo Today, I took a break from my YA novel to … Continue reading →

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Inner Poets

Posted on January 15, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“I don’t find ideas as much as they find me. A writer needs to be available to the lightning that, if he or she is lucky, strikes.” Frederick Busch While I’m not sure exactly why, there are times when I … Continue reading →

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Never Empty

Posted on January 14, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Just recently, I was thinking about the climbing stage of the Green Mountain Stage Race — a four-day cycling event in Vermont. Over the course of a few hours this past summer, I saw a lot of tired cyclists (including … Continue reading →

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My Tribe

Posted on January 12, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Easy reading is damned hard writing.” Nathaniel Hawthorne Seth Godin is an author and online marketing guru who has made his mark by helping people find innovative and nontraditional ways to pursue their livelihoods. In his books and blog, Seth … Continue reading →

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Enteprising Author

Posted on January 11, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“There are no barriers to publishing; the only thing in the way is that you have to write the book.” William Westhoven, author The Puddingstone Well As a writer, are few things more enjoyable than talking books and the book … Continue reading →

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Baby Talk

Posted on January 10, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Writing is a struggle against silence.” Carlos Fuentes One more reason why words matter: A new study cited in The New York Times suggests what many of us moms probably already believe to be true: that babies actually absorb and … Continue reading →

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Other Minds

Posted on January 9, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Here’s something wonderful: how other writers and book lovers can illuminate a work of art for you — adding to your pleasure and understanding of it. The book club that some of my writing buddies have started to read and … Continue reading →

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