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The Traveling Writer – Tips for Crafting Believable Settings

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For me, traveling is part of the job of being a writer. (Hello, tax deductions... 😉 ) Not only because vacations are refreshing to the mind and spirit, but also because they help me create a storehouse of places and experiences to draw upon when I'm brainstorming and writing. While I appreciate facts and accuracy … Continue reading The Traveling Writer – Tips for Crafting Believable Settings

RWA 2019: A Culinary Trip Around Times Square

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I wish I could've titled this post "A Culinary Trip Around Manhattan," but alas, five days at a conference doesn't provide quite that many dining opportunities. Nevertheless, today I'll be sharing pictures from my meals in NYC for this last in our series of blog posts on my RWA National experience. Confession: Before leaving for … Continue reading RWA 2019: A Culinary Trip Around Times Square

Writing Breaks: Finding Rest and Inspiration

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Hello, dear readers and fellow writers! Today I'm taking a break from our series on Novel Writing 101, because I can't resist the chance to share with you about my recent trip to Ireland. But to keep things writing-related, here's our angle--taking guilt-free writing breaks. Have you ever reached that place in your work where … Continue reading Writing Breaks: Finding Rest and Inspiration