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Wednesday Words: Pretty Is As Pretty Does

I had a lot of fun picking through snippets to find one for today’s #1lineWed theme, which if you haven’t guessed is: PRETTY. I should set this up. Lainey has been hurt and is in the hospital. She wakes up … Continue reading

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A Monday In May

Welcome to May. Who remembers that old chestnut, “April showers bring May flowers, what do Mayflowers bring?” Raise your hands…** Let’s get to the roundup… Writing: So…I have publishing news. Soon. I don’t mean to be a tease but while … Continue reading

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Friday Sinema: Where Is My Mind

This is the state of my mind while finishing author review edits at the same time as figuring out new deadlines, and working on three projects simultaneously. Click at your own risk. You have been warned. Also, it’s Friday…

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Wednesday Words: Push Back

Wednesday has once again rolled around. #1lineWed theme is “PUSH”. Oh, the places I could go. Instead, here’s a snippet that’s one of my favorite exchanges between Smoke and Leigh, from NIGHT FIRE. I don’t think I’ve shared it before … Continue reading

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This IS My Monday Face

Monday rolls around once again, as regular as clockwork. Funny how that happens. So, about the stuffs…all the stuffs. Last week: It happened. I did stuff. A lot of stuff. Most of which is a blur. I did receive my … Continue reading

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Wednesday Words: Nod If You Can See This

Another hump day, another “prompt” for #1lineWed. Today’s word is **NOD**. Holy cannoli but my characters nod a lot–at least in the first draft. Which this is. So, cut me some slack, ‘kay? Those nods/nodded will mostly change to chin … Continue reading

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Rainy Days and Monday

Hello, Monday. You’ve come back again. Whoppee. Not! However, I am enjoying the rain. It’s been feast or famine in the weather department this year and we’re in desperate need of rain so it’s all good. Let’s see…What’s going on … Continue reading

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Illusions

Dear Universe, I am challenged every day, by reality and illusions both. As a writer, though, it’s probably the illusions that give me the most grief. Pulling gossamer strings from thin air, weaving them into words that tell a story, … Continue reading

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Wednesday Words: Back

Get back, Jack! I’ve got your back (or as my “guys” would say, “We’ve got your six!” 😉 ) Today’s #1lineWed theme is “BACK.” Here’s a snippet from the first chapter of NIGHT MOVES. This is in Hollywood’s POV. **** … Continue reading

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Monday All Over Again

I spent a good part of the weekend at the ballpark watching the 14Us play. They won their bracket on Saturday. Yay! As I’m typing this around noonish on Sunday, I have no clue as to the final outcome. Hopefully, … Continue reading

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