Monthly Archives: January 2015

Wild Ideas

Posted on January 20, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“The only safe thing is to take a chance.” Mike Nichols “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go.” T.S. Eliot Lighting a fire here! Things are heating up on the … Continue reading →

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Extra Miling

Posted on January 19, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” Jimmy Johnson “There’s no traffic jam on the extra mile.” Nike ad Just recently, I started running again on a track not far from home; it’s rubberized, so it’s easy … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on January 17, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

For a quick train trip, I pulled my handsome little Peter Pauper Press copy of Self-Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson off a shelf. What a marvel! A few sparkling gems: “A man should learn to detect and watch that gleam … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Opportunities

Posted on January 16, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

With the new year off and running, opportunities are already arising to find new audiences and support for our work. Here’s a sampling: NYC Emerging Writers Fellowship Program: Sponsored by the Center for Fiction and funded by the Jerome Foundation. … Continue reading →

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Making Magic

Posted on January 15, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul.” Pamela Vaull Starr “The acorn represents planting the seed of a creative idea, plants and trains are what we work with while we reach for the moon & stars.” Logo for … Continue reading →

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Regaining Momentum

Posted on January 14, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do.” Jerome K. Jerome Distraction and disruption — who can deny their reality? They count among the greatest banes of the writing life and it’s a … Continue reading →

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Ardent Zeal

Posted on January 13, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Ralph Waldo Emerson “Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you burn.” John Wesley My trusty Century Dictionary positively bubbles over when it comes to defining “enthusiasm.” … Continue reading →

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Something Borrowed

Posted on January 12, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” When Daniel James Brown began his book about the 1936 U.S. Olympic rowing team, he took as his model Laura Hillenbrand, author of the wonderful bestsellers, Unbroken and Seabiscuit: “When I first … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on January 10, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

Words of wisdom from William Faulkner: “I believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail. He is immortal, not because he alone among the creatures has an inexhaustible voice, but because he has a soul, a spirit capable … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Journey

Posted on January 9, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Desire is the starting point of all achievement.” Napoleon Hill “I love archeological and historical thrillers and The Silence exceeded my expectations. It has action and adventure, a great plot that keeps getting better, and an irresistible mystery that makes … Continue reading →

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