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Yesterday, I talked about (blogged about?) finding a market for short stories. I promised to write about ideas today. After I find a magazine I like, I look for elements that had been used before. I may not use the … Continue reading →

Mmm… Gigs… I have a few regular venues that I submit articles to. It’s not the best pay in the world, but it’s regular. With readers. That’s important, right? Regular gigs are gold to a writer. Although, you shouldn’t sacrafice … Continue reading →

As you can see, the work space is often occupied by hubby. See Alien Kid? That’s my muse. The bear, whose name is Bear, doesn’t always sit there. There’s a nice scented candle right next to it and paper work … Continue reading →

Okay, enough excitement. My muse sits on top of my computer. He’s a bobblehead Alien Kid from the movie Chicken Little. I always have to have a muse. It’s like a good luck piece. When I get tired of it, … Continue reading →

I do not lack talent. (Or so I tell myself.) I lack time. I lack time because half my time I am doing something other than what I am supposed to be doing. I cut out chatting with friends and … Continue reading →

The key to a writer’s daily routine is change. 9:30 am Up and the computer has logged on. I check my emails. One magazine editor asks for the full manuscript for a short story. 10:00 am Print said short story … Continue reading →

I am the Queen of procrastination. I edited two pages out of eight on my short story. I was distracted, yes, but at least I was productive. I shopped for writing jobs online. This took me most of the morning … Continue reading →

My friends across the seas have already celebrated New Years. A friend of mine, a Buddist priest from Japan, sent me pictures of his altar and the rice bread his family made for New Years. It’s a big deal for … Continue reading →

The holidays are harsh. Temptations surround you (gift buying, family and friends, chocolate) and you get lost. Finding your way back to your old routine can be difficult. Yup, I stopped writing for a couple days there. I’m so exhausted … Continue reading →

I like the Harry Potter books. Besides it being my genre for writing, I really enjoy the stories. When I read this article on J. K. Rowling, I couldn’t help but wonder, why would they use that horrible picture? They … Continue reading →