April’s Foolish writing contest: “Bring out yer Spam!”
I want your Spam Comments. Really, I do. I want to plaster them all over this page. Now, you might ask yourself, "why would anyone want to do that?" Go ahead, ask. The answer is, Spam is fun! It might not taste very good, but if you approach Spam comments with the right attitude, they are deliciously entertaining. So why shouldn't we writers have a little fun with Spam, hold a silly competition, and revel in creative tomfoolery? EVERYONE can play -- even our judges! Add your entry right here on this page in the Comments … [Read More...]
On writing, deadlines, and the flu
What's the best medicine for the flu? You might think it's Tamiflu® or Theraflu® or maybe honey and whiskey (tea?). My wife's doctor recommended cough medicine plus Tylenol®. (What's with all the T-medicines, anyway?) Each of those products may be fine for treating the symptoms. What about a cure for the flu? Turns out, the vaccine only works in advance; so that's not much help once your have the flue. From what I've seen this year, the best medicine for the flu is ... laughter. That's right -- laughter. Let's face it, … [Read More...]
On writing, deadlines, and the flu
What's the best medicine for the flu? You might think it's Tamiflu® or Theraflu® or maybe honey and whiskey (tea?). My wife's doctor recommended cough medicine plus Tylenol®. (What's with all the T-medicines, anyway?) Each of those products may be fine for treating the symptoms. What about a cure for the flu? Turns out, the vaccine only works in advance; so that's not much help once your have the flue. From what I've seen this year, the best medicine for the flu is ... laughter. That's right -- laughter. Let's face it, … [Read More...]
Interview with Charlotte Howard, author of “Seven Dirty Words”
The New Year brought us a new author with her first book release from Rocking Horse Publishing. Yesterday, I spent an hour or so chatting with Charlotte Howard about her steamy novel, Seven Dirty Words. We had hoped to get together on Skype for this interview, but that didn't quite work out. Read on... "All I can say is the sex is graphic and so is the language, but I hope it's not vulgar." »Q Let's begin with a little about you. You're living in Martock, England, correct? Yes, down in Somerset. »Q Does that make you a city girl? … [Read More...]
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On writing, deadlines, and the flu
What’s the best medicine for the flu? You might think it’s Tamiflu® or Theraflu® or maybe honey and whiskey (tea?). My wife’s doctor recommended cough medicine plus Tylenol®. (What’s with all the T-medicines, anyway?) Each of those products may be fine for treating the symptoms. What about a cure for the flu? Turns out, the [...]
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Dawn Hawkins wins our “Best Opening Paragraph” contest!
Dawn has earned our $31 First Place prize for her entry -- We had so many great entries! Before we get to the … [Read More...]
March Contest announcement: “Best Opening Paragraph”
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Interview with Charlotte Howard, author of “Seven Dirty Words”
The New Year brought us a new author with her first book release from Rocking Horse Publishing. Yesterday, I spent an … [Read More...]
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April’s Foolish writing contest: “Bring out yer Spam!”
I want your Spam Comments. Really, I do. I want to plaster them all over this page. Now, you might ask yourself, "why would anyone want to do that?" Go ahead, ask. The answer is, Spam is fun! It might not taste very good, but if you approach Spam comments with the right attitude, they are deliciously entertaining. So why shouldn't we writers have a little fun with Spam, hold a silly competition, and revel in creative tomfoolery? EVERYONE can play -- even our judges! Add your … [Read More...]
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