Monthly Archives: June 2013

Book Journals

Posted on June 29, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Just today, while browsing in a bookstore, I came across a lovely pale-blue little book journal. And just earlier this week, Amy, my book-loving friend, gave me a peek at the book journal she keeps on her computer. In it, … Continue reading →

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Letting Go

Posted on June 28, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Everything you release frees you.” I have this little gem of wisdom written on a pink index card which I keep, along with a stack of others, by my desk. It was said by a wise woman I know and … Continue reading →

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Steady State

Posted on June 27, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

We all know the drill: When we’re feeling energetic and focused, our work seems to perk along. But when we hit a low-energy slump, everything, from planning to penning, seems harder and less satisfying. It turns out that there are … Continue reading →

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Literary Drought

Posted on June 26, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Words, once they are printed, have a life of their own.” Carol Burnett We’ve all experienced periods when the literary landscape appears dry and uninviting. Sometimes this takes the form of writer’s block, or a long time between books, or … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Reader

Posted on June 25, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

My friend Amy is an avid reader and word lover. And she loves to share this passion with her son, Danny, just as I do with Alex. In fact, Amy and I met when the boys were small and even … Continue reading →

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High Wire

Posted on June 24, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Wow! For about 20 breathtakingly stressful minutes, I watched the high-wire artist Nik Wallenda toe his way into the history books by walking on a high wire across the Grand Canyon sans net or safety wire. Stunning! Scary! Soul-defying! Satisfying! … Continue reading →

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Memory Pills

Posted on June 22, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Many moons ago, I worked part-time for a kind though a tad crusty old gentleman named Dr. Paul Wohl, who wrote for The Christian Science Monitor. It so happened that at one point in time, we both were in Paris. … Continue reading →

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Little Gifts

Posted on June 21, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Every blade of grass has its Angel that bends over and whispers, ‘Grow, Grow.’” The Talmud Sometimes when you’re working on a project for a long time, you can lose sight of what you’re trying to accomplish. You can feel … Continue reading →

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Agent Opportunities

Posted on June 20, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

One thing we writers all know: There’s no shortage of conferences of all shapes and sizes that we can attend. Often these offer great opportunities to meet agents, pitch your work face to face, and avoid the dreaded, deadly, dastardly … Continue reading →

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Long Shots

Posted on June 19, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Never, never, never give up.” Winston Churchill What an amazing story! After eight races and six defeats, a two-year old colt named Palace Malice (what a moniker!) recently won the Belmont Stakes. And he did it on the heels of … Continue reading →

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