Monthly Archives: August 2013

Literary Locales

Posted on August 31, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

One of the many things I love about our trips to Vermont is that one way or another, they often have a literary flavor to them. Along with artisanal cheeses, pocket-sized, puckish breweries, and beautiful crafts, Vermonters seem to love … Continue reading →

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Sinclair Lewis

Posted on August 30, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“It has not been my custom to spend more than eight months in any one place. I have traveled though thirty-six states and have lived in eight or ten, in addition to visiting eighteen different foreign countries, but Vermont is … Continue reading →

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Classic Characters

Posted on August 29, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Creatives in other fields fascinate me — they have so much to teach us! Consider Joe Manganiello, a classically trained actor who’s currently flexing his six pack as a hunky werewolf on the hit series, True Blood. Since it only … Continue reading →

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Next Step

Posted on August 28, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“To fail is a natural consequence of trying, To succeed takes time and prolonged effort in the face of unfriendly odds. To think it will be any other way, no matter what you do, is to invite yourself to be … Continue reading →

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Memorable Musings

Posted on August 27, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Elmore Leonard’s recent passing has brought out a ton of fans who’ve been quick to praise his gritty writing style, fast-paced plots, snappy dialogue, and insights into the urban underbelly of modern life. Elmore was also beloved by Hollywood: Many … Continue reading →

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Bouncing Back

Posted on August 26, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

My sister Steph and my brother-in-law Luis are big tennis buffs — they love to watch high-stakes games whenever they can. I’m not a huge tennis fan myself, but I’m always fascinated by the connections I see between peak performance … Continue reading →

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Book Chats

Posted on August 24, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Dr. Seuss To me, one of the most enjoyable things in the world is chatting about books. I just … Continue reading →

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Volatile Career

Posted on August 23, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Now that Woody Allen’s newest film, Blue Jasmine, is set to hit movie theaters across the country, film experts are trying to figure out whether it’s going to be a hit or a flop. Over his fifty odd year career, … Continue reading →

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Write Constantly

Posted on August 22, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

I know, I know. There’s so much advice out there about writing: the handbooks, magazines, conferences, Web sites! You could easily spend all your time reading about writing instead of writing. Consider the magazines alone: Poets & Writers, The Writer, … Continue reading →

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Betwixt, Between

Posted on August 21, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

There are times in our writing lives — I know we’ve all been there — when we are between projects and struggling to make the transition from one piece of work to another. Now, I know that some writers work … Continue reading →

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