Tag Archives: Laurie Boris

Things That Make Me Head-Hopping Angry

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

I get it. For every writing rule, there’s a writer breaking it and it WORKS, and that drives some people nuts. I’ve seen it; I’ve done it. My answer to “How many point of view characters can I have?” or … Continue reading →

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About the Coffee Thing and Other Things

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

Writing and coffee. Has a nice, cuddly ring to it, yes? I picture a rainy day, a steaming mug, a scribe leaning back and conjuring up the perfect metaphor, a fresh pot dripping away in the kitchen. Facebook likes coffee, … Continue reading →

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Drawing Breath to Help Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Many of you know that I wrote Drawing Breath as a small way to honor a friend who lived into his thirties with cystic fibrosis. Although each person who is diagnosed with the disease experiences a unique level of severity, … Continue reading →

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It’s Boomer Lit Friday!

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

Happy Friday! Once again, it’s Boomer Lit Friday. Every Friday, a bunch of us who like such things post snippets from our “Baby Boomer Books,” and the lovely Shelley Lieber has graciously offered up her blog where you can see what other … Continue reading →

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My First Video Review!

Posted on April 20, 2013 by

I was hunting for something on Google when I found this lovely surprise: a young lady posted a video review of Drawing Breath. She just makes me smile! And Husband was happy she liked the enhancements he made to the … Continue reading →

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He’s Dead, Jim…

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

This has been one of the most difficult things I’ve had to admit to myself in a very long time. Harder than the realization that I’ll never be a child prodigy, that my bikini years are probably behind me, or … Continue reading →

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The Writing Hat

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

In three months and one day, Husband and I will celebrate our twentieth wedding anniversary. And we were together for six years before we made it official in the eyes of New York State and a rabbi who spilled wine … Continue reading →

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And There’s This…

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

My sincerest apologies! I’ve been so busy thanking people that I forgot to put it on my actual BLOG, where you all have been so supportive and lovely. Thank you for helping to choose Drawing Breath as a winner in … Continue reading →

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It’s Boomer Lit Friday!

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

Hi, everyone. It’s Boomer Lit Friday, the Passover edition, where we explore books about…yes, you guessed it. And no, I don’t mean matzoh balls. Please pop over to Shelley Lieber’s website to catch snippets from the other twenty-some authors participating … Continue reading →

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A Little April Foolishness

Posted on March 24, 2013 by

Ever play a great April Fool’s Day joke? Switch the contents of the sugar bowl with the salt shaker? Stick down all the desktop items in your office mate’s workstation with double-sided tape? Pfheh. Amateurs. Let’s get serious. I’m giving … Continue reading →

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