I've stumbled across a writer who has given me LOTS of food for thought lately. Seth Godin, isn't a fiction writer --- his area is actually marketing and new media --- but I still feel intrigued about what he has to say. And even though Seth Godin's expertise is not in fiction, his blog is something you should definitely check out. One of his books, The Dip, focuses on goals and why/when you should quit them (and they are valid reasons). What is the Dip? According to Godin, it is … [Read more...]
First Anniversary Book Giveaway!
April 19, 2010 Read Comments
I started this blog to connect with others who love the writing craft, artists who struggle with balancing time with a day job, and those who love books for kids and teens. April 20th marks my 1-year anniversary of blogging and after 200+ posts and 500+ comments, it's been so much fun meeting other kindred spirits in cyberspace. So thanks to all of my RSS/Email subscribers, Novelista Followers, and Twitter buddies for visiting the blog. I really appreciate it! To celebrate this milestone, … [Read more...]
National Library Week
April 14, 2010 Read Comments
This week (April 11 - 17) is National Library Week. Sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA), the week's festivities are an "an annual celebration of the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians." I support my local library as much as possible by donating books to their YA collection. I urge all of you as well to support your libraries in your communities. Shelli Johannes has a great post on her Market My Words blog chop full of links and a great list of why you … [Read more...]
This World We Live In
March 29, 2010 Read Comments
I'm a really big fan of Susan Beth Pfeffer's books. I was a total fan geek when she responded to my email and sent me an autographed bookplate. I just finished reading the last book in her trilogy, This World We Live In. I've already talked about the first two books, Life as We Knew It and The Dead & The Gone, and how much I loved them --- even though they made me ponder if I had enough food stocked in my pantry. I've always been mesmerized by disasters and other types … [Read more...]
