Tag Archives: books

Cussler, Koontz and Stockett

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

I bought three books today guaranteeing some fine weekend reading as winter’s certain arrival is heralded first by the cold dank grey blanket of wind, rain, soggy spongy lawns, and sunless skies.  It’s a good day for fireside, tea and … Continue reading →

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R&R and Time For Blogs, Reading and Writing

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

R&R and Time For Blogs, Reading and Writing Hectic hectic week following the move but leaving shortly for the north and cottage for a few days where my intent is to enjoy time catching up on reading and doing some … Continue reading →

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If You are Going to Waste My Time, At Least Do It With a Little Style

Posted on August 6, 2011 by

If You Are Going to Waste My Time at Least Do It With a Little Style So said I to my recalcitrant self, the part of me that begs in a whiny voice, ‘But it’s Saturday!’ Ran errands this morning … Continue reading →

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Writers Resources Do You Use a Writer Software?

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

Help! My book/novel is getting cumbersome. Tracking scenes and characters and locations and dates.  The story is so clear in my head and notes but good grief it is pulling it all together! Do you use a software program? If … Continue reading →

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1947 and 9 Reasons Why I was not a Star Back Then

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

1947 and 9 Reasons Why I was not a Star Back Then When the future Queen of Hamilton, and the Granny Nanny of the next millennium was born there was a fair bit of joy and celebration across the land. … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Stephenie Meyer – Twilight Saga, The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner, The Illustrated Guide and Midnight Sun

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

An Open Letter to Stephenie Meyer -Twilight Saga, The Second Short Life of Bree Tanner, and The Illustrated Guide and Midnight Sun   Dear Ms. Meyer. ..no …Dear Stephenie, (since I feel I know you in a personal way..not weird … Continue reading →

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Becoming Jessica Fletcher

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

Becoming Jessica Fletcher   I want to be Jessica Fletcher. Between 1984 and 1986 Murder, She Wrote was a highly successful TV Series starring Angela Lansbury. But it is not Angela I am interested in, although she had a hugely … Continue reading →

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Books of the iPad

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

Charles Dickens                     Books of the iPad   When I was a child I wanted to be a writer. Actually I knew I was going to be a writer. I remember … Continue reading →

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When Heaven Becomes Hell or Something Like That

Posted on April 18, 2011 by

When Heaven Becomes Hell or Something Like That I have always had an addictive personality I think. Put more positively I guess I would have to say I am passionate. That sounds better! As a child I read and read … Continue reading →

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If You Really Knew Me…I Took an Old Friend Down Tonight

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

It’s Thursday and time for Mama’s Losin It Writing Prompts. My choice is – If you really knew me, you would know that….. You would know that I get hooked on books. Or more accurately hooked on words. That leads … Continue reading →

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