Monthly Archives: July 2013

July 5th

Just as July 4th ended, the idea to create my own Declaration of Independence as a writer occurred to me. Since I missed the boat on the 4th, I’m going to declare July 5 as my own personal Independence Day. … Continue reading

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Worth Defending

Happy July 4th! In honor of Independence Day, wisdom from our Founding Fathers: “The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil Constitution, are worth defending at all hazards; and it is our duty to defend them against all … Continue reading

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Author Triumphs

Yes, it happens to us all: We make errors in judgment, we miss a beat. Sometimes these slip-ups are small, sometimes the results ripple out in time. And publishing industry pros are as prone to these moments as the rest … Continue reading

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Indie Exposure

If you want to develop a loyal readership, you need persistence and strong researcher skills along with storytelling talent according to Darlene Quinn, an award-winning indie author (www.darlenequinn.net) Darlene should know: She’s a 75-year old novelist who left a lucrative … Continue reading

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Heartfelt Inspiration

It’s always fascinating to me to find out about the sources of inspiration for creative artists, whatever their field. That’s why I was so touched by a remembrance of Duke Ellington by that amazing balladeer, Tony Bennett. At 86, he’s … Continue reading

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