Since 2009, I've recycled hundreds of dictionaries, encyclopedias, art books, books on Shakespeare, Stephen King novels, and even Little Golden Books into clutch purses and handbags, to sell on Etsy. I've rescued books from dusty shelves, the trash, garage sales and library used book sales. When I finished the first draft of In the Context of Love, I couldn't wait to make my own book … [Read more...]
What, Why, How: Rachael Hanel
WHAT? Writing nonfiction from the heartland. Unintentionally, my themes seem to center on early, tragic death. It’s not the easiest stuff to write; perhaps it’s time to back away from that? But I don’t envision myself as someone who’s going to write about rainbows and butterflies. My first book, We’ll Be the Last Ones to Let You Down: Memoir of a Gravedigger’s Daughter, addresses my early … [Read more...]
What, Why, How: Katie Li
WHAT? Somewhere In Between, a Young Adult/New Adult crossover novella about two friends who find a portal to another dimension. They use the this “in-between place” to avoid the stress of their everyday lives in high school, then later when they reconnect after graduating from college. What they don’t realize is that every time they enter, they alter reality. WHY? I wanted to write about some … [Read more...]
Kisses Still Melt Hearts – Family
My granddaughter L was collecting red maple leaves on our walk through the neighborhood Sunday morning after she'd spent the night with us. I loved watching her run ahead, searching for a fallen leaf more perfect and redder than the last one. I can’t believe it’s already fall. September 29th will be my eldest son’s 36th birthday. It’s been almost four years since he's been gone. When L and … [Read more...]
What, Why, How: Allison Maruska
What: Mystery, suspense, and Young Adult novels in addition to posting on my humor/writing blog. Why: I love telling stories that keep people guessing and creating characters that feel like friends. I write my YA books for my sons, who I hope will want to read them one day. :) On the blogging side, if I can help a new writer develop or make someone laugh, I've done my job. How: More … [Read more...]
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