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Part three of a series on the personal journey of a debut novelist: from idea to elevator pitch.
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A Debut Novelist’s Journey Part Two: Varney the Vampire
The second in a series on writing a debut novel. Join the journey to publication with Blogcritics.
Read More »Debut Novel: An Author’s Journey – Part I: Origins
Writing the first novel: idea to sale--an author's journey. Please join me in this new series at Blogcritics Magazine.
Read More »‘Game of Thrones’ Second Official Trailer Released by HBO
Is Jon Snow really dead? We'll have to wait until Game of Thrones season six debuts April 24! In the meantime, a brand new trailer!
Read More »Gloria Steinem and Madeline Albright: Disappointing as Clinton Surrogates
Women's rights, justice, and "equal pay for equal work" are very much a part of my political creed. But they are not my sole benchmarks in choosing the next president.
Read More »George McGovern’s Ghost: Hillary or Bernie? – Agonizing Over the Democratic Primary Race
I'm "Feeling the Bern" but I'm haunted by the ghost of George McGovern. Help!
Read More »Excited About ‘The X-Files’ Return to TV?
"The X-Files" is back. Are you watching? Take our Classic XF quiz!
Read More »True Confessions of an Adult Coloring Book Addict
Adult coloring books are the latest "thing," but for some, it's been a long-lived passion.
Read More »Remembering My Dad and The Greatest Generation on Veterans Day
Remembering the Greatest Generation as it dims from memory.
Read More »Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets in the NLCS: A Great Rivalry Comes Home (Finally!)
Revenge for 1969! The Cubs vs. the Mets in the NLCS!
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