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Musing ~ 12/1/18: The Importance of Being Receptive

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Literary Agents, you’re all fabulous. Seriously, we writers greatly appreciate you!  We appreciate the way you weave your magic with publishers and make certain we get the best deals, lots of exposure and an over-allsense of well-being. However… There’s one thing that’s been both puzzling and frustrating to me. How come you never call? Or… Continue reading Musing ~ 12/1/18: The Importance of Being Receptive

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Musing 11/5/18 ~ Follow the Rules!

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...Or, "If I can do it the hard way, why can't you?" I know it's been awhile since I posted here.  But it's been one of those, life gets in the way, kind of years.  If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you'll know I was downsized from my job of ten years in… Continue reading Musing 11/5/18 ~ Follow the Rules!

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Individual Artist Grant

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I mentioned on Facebook that I received a grant that would enable to attend the The 2018 Philadelphia Writer's Workshop.  Gunslinger Witch is what I presented to them.  I love all of my works but this one is special because it is unlike anything else I've written in the past.  I'm hoping to be able… Continue reading Individual Artist Grant

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Musing 8/29/17– May I Have A Word, Literary Agents?

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Wow!  Two Musings in two days, that’s a record!  First I want to say that I’m not trying to offend ANYONE with this post, certainly not people in the industry.  Either way this may or may not get me into a situation but I just need to get this out of my system.Again, if you’ve… Continue reading Musing 8/29/17– May I Have A Word, Literary Agents?

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Musing 08/28/17– Weird is the New Brilliant?

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I'm a big fan of the Nostalgia Critic! Well it’s sort of an off and on relationship. I gave him up a few times but came back. Why mention this? Because there is a question I was pondering concerning stories that are not quite well -- they're different and they seem to be the type… Continue reading Musing 08/28/17– Weird is the New Brilliant?