Monthly Archives: June 2016

Something Wonderful

This week’s “Something Wonderful” is a lovely poem in celebration of Father’s Day. It reminds me of dipping my hand into the pocket of my father’s overcoat when I was a little girl and finding all sorts of treasures: My … Continue reading

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Bloomsday Blooms

Bloomsday almost slipped past me, but I just managed to grab it by the tale — pun intended! As I pen this post, it is still officially Bloomsday here in America. In case all this is confusing you, June 16, … Continue reading

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Upcoming Contests

To keep us all in the know, here are some upcoming contests you may want to check out: Library Journal’s Self-Published E-book Awards: Deadline: July 31 (must be received by this date). $1,000 prizes for self-published e-books in each of … Continue reading

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Enough Exposure

“Are you discouraged by your failures? Listen! Your average may be as good as anybody’s. If you fail to find your name on the list of makers-good, don’t blame it on your failures. Examine your records. You’ll probably discover that … Continue reading

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Receive Everything

“He makes bold decisions and isn’t afraid of extremes.” Tim Robbins of Jeremy Piven Sitting in a cozy café having a snack, a magazine cover of actor Jeremy Piven caught my eye. The magazine? Cigar Aficionado of all things. I … 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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Something Wonderful

I came across this passage in The Moon and Six Pence by W. Somerset Maugham: “Why should you think that beauty, which is the most precious thing in the world, lies like a stone on the beach for the careless … Continue reading

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Book Prize

“Through the North Street Book Prize, we hope to boost the visibility of excellent writers whose books simply didn’t fit into the big conglomerates’ marketing plans.” Jendi Reiter Whenever I see a promising, reputably run contest, I’m happy to alert … Continue reading

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Committed Champions

There is nothing more energizing than spending a day surrounded by people who live, love, and  breathe books — and the TarcherPerigee “Publishing and Creativity Conference” more than delivered. Along with scores of writers in all genres, I listened to … Continue reading

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Less Judgmental

“What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?” Jean-Jacques Rousseau “17 percent less judgmental” — one morning on my ramblings, I came across a small square yellow placard — like one of those “Baby on Board” signs — … Continue reading

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