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Category: writing
The Duel
I’m a pusher — and my drug of choice is oxygen. My little tank goes where I go, advertising my limitations to the world. However, it also presents an opportunity for people to prove themselves ‘nice’. To allow me to pass, pregnant women, burdened… Continue Reading “The Duel”
My Third Book Release!
An engineer needs a hobby – preferably one that is totally unrelated to work. And if it can be pursued at home, it’s ideal for pandemic times. My big ‘reveal’ is not a reveal at all to those who know me: I write space… Continue Reading “My Third Book Release!”
Hobbies are Work!
Yikes! The physical draft of my next book is here, and now I have to proofread it! That’s the problem with self-publishing. Proofing your own writing is a hard work. But I labor on womanfully. In fact, I have already covered the draft with… Continue Reading “Hobbies are Work!”
Review a book! (Get a freebie!)
Would you like to be part of the advance review team for my latest book, Prince? If so, just follow the link below to obtain a draft copy. Provide feedback and be part of the process! https://booksprout.co/arc/59473/prince What do you get? Free access to… Continue Reading “Review a book! (Get a freebie!)”
Cover Conundrum
Indie authors who ignore warnings about the importance of book covers do so at their peril. But, not every writer has an artistic eye, and those few who do, do not necessarily understand what makes a book sell. Having a myopic eye for art,… Continue Reading “Cover Conundrum”
Halloween is happening – despite rumors to the contrary
There is no need to lament the limitations on trick-or-treating in 2020. There are plenty of Halloween traditions to indulge in. Here are some ideas for Oíche Samhain: Bobbing for stuff: Bobbing for apples is a classic Halloween activity. Make it more challenging by… Continue Reading “Halloween is happening – despite rumors to the contrary”
On the Art of Writing for Business
Excellence in business writing is sometimes pursued, often neglected, and seldom achieved. Improving the quality of our technical and business writing is a career-long pursuit. However, our pursuit is not a solitary one. We can learn from our predecessors. Philip Stanhope, Lord Chesterfield, was… Continue Reading “On the Art of Writing for Business”
I killed a man.
I killed a man. I confessed to my husband immediately. He called me murderer. When my youngest son heard about it, he said Mom in a chastising tone. Sadly, there is no family support in an hour of crisis. (Note: My hubby should have… Continue Reading “I killed a man.”
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