Monthly Archives: December 2015

Be Stronger

“A word after a word after a word is power.”  Margaret Atwood “Nothing works unless you do.”  Maya Angelou We’ve all been there, probably many times. It’s hard at times not to feel overwhelmed by the challenges of finishing a … Continue reading

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In Memoriam

Remember Remember me when I am gone away, Gone far away into the silent land; When you can no more hold me by the hand, Nor I half turn to go, yet turning stay. Remember me when no more, day … Continue reading

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Budding Bookworms

“Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day began when my children were little and I was going to story time at bookstores nearly every week. Did all children know the pleasure of spending time in a bookstore? I wondered. Of … Continue reading

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Bright Future

I always find it encouraging when long-time publishing pros express confidence about the future of books in all forms, especially print. That’s why I found some of the comments by Michael Pietsch, CEO of Hachette, in a recent story in … Continue reading

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Franklin Fascinates

Benjamin Franklin surely ranks as one of the most amazing self-made American success stories and his Autobiography is one of the first how-to guides ever written. Ben was not only self-made, he was also self-taught: He ignited his Yankee ingenuity … Continue reading

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Home Work

“…all writers have a unique voice and are compelled to write. It’s as simple as that.” Lady Terry Robinson I’m not exactly sure who Lady Terry Robinson is (www.thereseblogs.com), but I know she’s a seasoned writer. One of the joys … Continue reading

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