Tag Archives: Laurie Boris

Challenging Your Preconceptions

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

Eunice Scarfe, a Canadian author and professor, led (and presumably still leads) a popular workshop at a women’s writing conference I used to attend regularly. We were given prompts: a few words, a sentence. We were to write whatever spilled … Continue reading →

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Drawing Breath a Nominee for Readers’ Choice Award: The Voting Begins!

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

Some of you may know this already, but among the world of indie authors, getting a review from BigAl’s Books and Pals is no small accomplishment. According to statistics released by the site, “In the twelve months ending February 28th, 2013, … Continue reading →

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A Wicked Good Cause

Posted on March 16, 2013 by

Most of you might have seen video or print coverage of the devastation wreaked by Hurricane Sandy on the metro NY tri-state area last fall. Some of you have lived it. Some of you are still living it, long after … Continue reading →

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It’s Boomer Lit Friday!

Posted on March 15, 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 … Continue reading →

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So You Want to Be on a Competition Reality Show?

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

If you’ve ever watched a reality show contestant choke down a Madagascar hissing cockroach smoothie or bungee-jump off a bridge, and thought, “I can do that,” maybe you’ve considered applying. ‘Cause it looks so easy, right? Sure, from the safe, … Continue reading →

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It’s Boomer Lit Friday!

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

Happy Friday, everyone! Today I’m participating in a different sort of blog hop. Each week, the Boomer Lit Friday blog hop will feature snippets from a variety of “baby boomer” novels. Make sure to check out excerpts from other participating authors, … Continue reading →

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This Week: Is It Spring Yet?

Posted on February 23, 2013 by

The skies have been a little gloomy in my slice of the Hudson Valley, but if it’s time for Daytona and the Oscars, spring can’t be far behind. Although I’m not having as good a week as Danica Patrick, it’s … Continue reading →

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The DREAM BIG Blog Hop

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

Here’s the pitch, courtesy of Cody Martin: “Writing is largely solitary, and sometimes a lonely endeavor. Sure, you talk to friends, experts for research, discuss what works and what doesn’t with your editor, and bounce ideas off of fellow writers. … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction!

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

My writing-self felt a little creaky and stiff this week, so I entered Indies Unlimited‘s weekly flash fiction contest. A new prompt goes up every Saturday, and it’s a great chance to play around with the 250-word challenge and bust … Continue reading →

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Why Would Anyone Want to Read a Novel about Cancer?

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

When I write the first draft of a novel, I normally don’t think much about marketing. I tell the story that falls into my head, the one that has the most energy and won’t leave me alone until I finish … Continue reading →

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