Monthly Archives: August 2013

Ripening Riches

Posted on August 8, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“In R&B and rock, when you are over a certain age, they say goodbye to you. But in jazz, you just kind of level off and continue to gain respect, so long as you keep your integrity.” George Duke, jazz … Continue reading →

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Our Hammers

Posted on August 7, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“The way I look at the reality of Parkinson’s is sometimes it’s frustrating, sometimes it’s funny. I need to look at it that way. Beyond that, we all get our bag of hammers. We all get our Parkinson’s. We all … Continue reading →

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Talking Shop

Posted on August 6, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Just recently, I had a couple of chances to talk shop with some fellow writers during a couple of leisurely afternoons and evenings. Not only was it fun, it reminded me how energizing and remotivating it can be to share … Continue reading →

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Self-revision Strategies

Posted on August 5, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Revising can be one of the most demanding stages of any writing project. It can be both frustrating and fulfilling, energizing and exhausting. Having just completed a major revision of my YA novel, I know this firsthand. But overall, I … Continue reading →

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Taking Time

Posted on August 3, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Just this evening, I was sitting on my wonderful friend Katie’s porch enjoying a beautiful breeze and some Friday good cheer. We chatted away and covered the waterfront; one of the things we talked about was how some things simply … Continue reading →

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Yellow Dog

Posted on August 2, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“We believe in the importance of books and their ability to transform the minds and lives of readers, as they have transformed ours. By supporting our dream, you are continuing the life of downtown Columbia’s only bookstore and contributing to … Continue reading →

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Good Valets

Posted on August 1, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“The most glorious moments in your life are not the so-called days of success, but rather those days when out of dejection and despair you feel rise in you a challenge to life, and the promise of future accomplishments.” “Human … Continue reading →

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