Monthly Archives: October 2015

Something Wonderful

Posted on October 31, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

I love Halloween! After carving my pumpkin tonight, I can’t wait to see all the kids on my street in their cute costumes! And speaking of Halloween, here’s a heart-warming story about the power of words: One night in the … Continue reading →

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Pitch Perfect

Posted on October 30, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

Pitchapalooza with Arielle Eckstut and David Henry Sterry — authors of the terrific newly updated handbook, The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published — what an enriching, entertaining event! Arielle and David were joined by seasoned agent Joelle Delbourgo … Continue reading →

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Sharing Stories

Posted on October 29, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“First of all and foremost, it’s sharing our stories. We are the only animal that shares stories, it’s what makes us human and more humane. We are educated, enlightened, entertained and you can read all by yourself or with others. … Continue reading →

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Literary Lairs

Posted on October 28, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

Writers tend to be a wandering bunch of souls — we often seem to find inspiration and relaxation in places that have drinks instead of desks, cocktail hours instead of club chairs. My friend and fellow scribe Wendy and I … Continue reading →

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Keep Writing

Posted on October 27, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“The secret to becoming a writer is to write, write, and keep on writing.” Ken MacLeod Sounds simple, doesn’t it? And yet a thousand dragons seem to rear their heads to keep us from doing what we need to do: … Continue reading →

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Language Lessons

Posted on October 26, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“When I read, I want to be fully transported to another place. I want to feel things, smell things.” Janet Fitch Every now and then, I come across some wonderful writing advice that I can’t wait to share with you: … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on October 24, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

From my ever-abundant source of inspiration, my beloved mom Dorothy’s One Thousand Beautiful Things, this beautiful poem called to me and asked me to share it with you: Dream-Song Sunlight, moonlight, Twilight, starlight — Gloaming at the close of day, … Continue reading →

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Bookstore Boosters

Posted on October 23, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” Charles W. Eliot “The other day, two young girls came in with their parents and paid … Continue reading →

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Time Warp

Posted on October 22, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“This is the best kind of historical fiction — oozing period detail, set in a milieu populated by famous figures and events about which much is known but seen through the eyes of a central character who, due to her … Continue reading →

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Authorly Advice

Posted on October 21, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

The Book Doctors, Arielle Eckstut and David Henry Sterry, authors of a great, newly updated handbook called The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published often interview authors for Huffington Post. Here are some words of wisdom they’ve gathered from … Continue reading →

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