Monthly Archives: July 2015

Be True

Posted on July 31, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“I think so much of writing is about the courage to express ourselves, to be true to our own voice, to find our vision, our voice, and put it out there. Also, allow yourself too write badly in the beginning. … Continue reading →

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Star-crossed Story

Posted on July 30, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“There is one thing stronger than all the armies in the world; and that is an idea whose time has come.” Victor Hugo Abe Books recently sold an original, Russian language copy of Boris Pasternak’s Nobel Prize-winning novel, Doctor Zhivago, … Continue reading →

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Pushing Past

Posted on July 29, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” Jimmy Johnson It’s a scorcher here in New Jersey. It’s Tuesday morning and one of my two running days. When I started out, it was 73 degrees; by the time … Continue reading →

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Active Readers

Posted on July 28, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“There’s an old Chinese proverb that says: ‘One demonstration is worth more than a thousand words.’ A good rule, I learned, is never to say anything you can dramatize. Better yet: never dramatize anything yourself that you can get the … Continue reading →

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Riding On

Posted on July 27, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“All the training and time away from my wife and my family came to my head and helped me keep pushing to the end…Winning the Tour de France again gives me an unbelievable feeling.” Chris Froome, 2015champion The 2015 Tour … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on July 25, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

This seems to me to be one of the loveliest songs of summer: Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day? William Shakespeare Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate: Rough winds … Continue reading →

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Nature Nourishes

Posted on July 24, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“A walk in the park may soothe the mind and, in the process, change the workings of our brains in ways that improve our mental health, according to an interesting new study of the physical effects on the brain of … Continue reading →

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Immersion Diversion

Posted on July 23, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

A mini-vacation — sometimes in the midst of an intensive push forward on a project, you need to take a break; the trick is to give yourself a breather without losing momentum. I’ve learned that, for me, the best way … Continue reading →

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The Ear

Posted on July 22, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

Just recently, a friend and fellow writer offered to read the opening chapters of my book aloud for me. I’m very excited and grateful, because I think this will be a huge help in highlighting any rough spots I need … Continue reading →

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Encouragement Counselors

Posted on July 21, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Every blade of grass has its Angel that bends over and whispers, ‘Grow, Grow.’” The Talmud Just today, a friend and I who are both penning children’s novels met for a session of several hours — we exchanged pages and … Continue reading →

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