Monthly Archives: July 2015

Indie Resource

“A community dedicated to helping its members prepare, publish, and promote their books, plus share what they learn and support one another.” BookWorks.com With more and more writers choosing to take the independent publishing route, the need for practical resources … Continue reading

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Something Wonderful

A few words of wisdom for us all to relish: Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink the wild air. Ralph Waldo Emerson WHEREVER You go NO MATTER WHAT THE Weather ALWAYS BRING YOUR OWN Sunshine Java Love … Continue reading

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Hixson Award

“Peter K. Hixson (1947-2007) was a much-beloved client of Writer’s Relief. In his writing, he was never afraid to tackle important issues, but he also had a lyrical and playful outlook. With funding from Peter’s estate, additional contributions from family … Continue reading

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Powerful Magnet

“The moment you commit and quit holding back, all sorts of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance will rise to help you. The simple act of commitment is a powerful magnet for help.” Napoleon Hill Here’s my handy Compact Oxford’s … Continue reading

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Harper Hoopla

OK, OK, I’m sure some of you are upset. If you’ve been reading all the press about Harper Lee’s just-published novel, Go Set a Watchman, then you probably know that it’s already sparked a lot of controversy already and hardly … Continue reading

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Three Thrillers!

“Writing is a siren song — it’s really hard to suppress.” Jenny Milchman What a celebration! A book signing bubbling with excitement, entertainment, and delicious treats for my friend and fellow writer Jenny Milchman’s third thriller, As Night Falls. Third … Continue reading

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Happily Obsessive

There’s something obsessive about being a writer — something that only another writer can understand. It’s that need to chase after just the right word; to revise and fix and improve; to craft a world out of no more than … Continue reading

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Something Wonderful

When I came across this lovely poem in my beloved One Thousand Beautiful Things, one of my darling mom Dorothy’s favorite books, it seemed perfect to share: July Elizabeth Barrett Browning The little cares that fretted me, I lost them … Continue reading

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“Clutch Carli”

“The bigger the game, the bigger Carli plays.” Soccer coach “She was explosive, she was courageous…” Sports commentator Over the past week, I’ve watched Carli Lloyd’s amazing 54-yard midfield kick in the World Cup game more than a dozen times. … Continue reading

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“Come on!”

“Let’s go surfin’ now Everybody’s learnin’ how Come on a safari with me, Come on a safari with me!” What a gift! When my friend and mentor Coach Mike Tully (Totalgameplan.com) and I chatted recently, he took me on a … Continue reading

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