Monthly Archives: October 2016

October 8

Posted on October 6, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“We expect over 400 libraries to participate in the first year of this annual event, which is pretty amazing.” Mitchell Davis, BiblioLabs Indie authors, rev your engines! Enthusiastic readers and library lovers, mark your calendars! On October 8, 2016, libraries … Continue reading →

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“Suppose” and…

Posted on October 5, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“So now Lady Haywood is found dead and our main character has the necklace and we’ll take it from there.” Mary Higgins Clark in a recent interview It was a misty Sunday, but our inner suns were shining! Thanks to … Continue reading →

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Beyond Genre

Posted on October 4, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Writing is easy. You just open a vein and bleed.” “In my later years I have sought to become simpler, straighter and purer in my handling of the language. I’ve had many writing heroes, writers who have influenced me. Of … Continue reading →

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Road Map

Posted on October 3, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Strategy smategy” — that’s what a classic entrepreneur I once knew used to say whenever anyone talked to her about having some kind of plan in hand instead of operating by the seat of her pants. She felt her wing-it … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on October 1, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

My earlier post, “The Magic,” featured some wonderful Raymond Chandler comments on writing. Here are two amazing opening paragraphs he penned for us to ponder: From The Big Sleep — Chandler’s first novel: “It was about eleven o’clock in the … Continue reading →

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