Monthly Archives: September 2013

The Tie

Posted on September 6, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“It is with fiction as it is with religion: it should present another world, and yet one to which we feel the tie.” Herman Melville When I came across this comment tonight, it really stopped me cold. It’s such a … Continue reading →

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Touching Story

Posted on September 5, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Words, once they are printed, have a life of their own.” Carol Burnett Wonderful isn’t it, when you come across a story about writing that really pulls your heartstrings? For me, these stories remind me about why I write and … Continue reading →

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Intriguing Figures

Posted on September 4, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

Who’s reading what? For some insight into the buying habits, of readers, the best source around is probably Bowker Market Research’s consumer panel of almost 70,000 Americans who bought books in 2012. Bowker recently released its 2013 U.S. Book Consumer … Continue reading →

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This Day

Posted on September 3, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

As summer fades into the brisk, bracing days of autumn, I always find myself thinking of new beginnings. Perhaps it’s that old, familiar remembered sense of school starting: the new pencils, new notebooks, new books. All this makes me approach … Continue reading →

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Labor Day

Posted on September 2, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

As we move into the days of leaves and harvest, let us take a few moments to ponder the nature of our livelihood as scribes and storytellers: It is a sacred calling. Kahlil Gibran said that “work is love made … Continue reading →

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