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My old desk was one of those Sauder build-it-yourself jobs that come in a million little pieces. You know the kind: make one mistake in assembly and you'll be pulling your hair out along with … Continue reading >>
What's better than bar jokes for English majors, grammar nerds and writers? When they also serve as mini grammar lessons! These jokes are all over the internet, and unfortunately I couldn't find the … Continue reading >>
Telling someone you're a writer (poet, author, journalist, whatever) often gets, um, an interesting response or unwanted feedback. Many thanks to my fellow writers (and Barbara Bos of Women's … Continue reading >>
Please welcome author Allison Maruska to my blog!
Playing favorites... for a reason:
Almost two weeks ago, my most recent novel The Seventh Seed was released to as much fanfare as I could muster. I … Continue reading >>
It's damning when a fellow writer asks you what you're working on, especially when the best you can say is you're getting really good at procrastinating.
That "thing"
"Is what they say really true -- … Continue reading >>
Does your writing need a boost?
The best way to invest in your writing career is to take it seriously. Invest in yourself as a writer by attending a writers’ conference. Nourish your identity, no … Continue reading >>