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Winter storm Pax
Rain, sleet, snow, and now freezing rain, but thankfully we still have electricity. Day three of winter storm Pax. We usually have genteel snows here in South Carolina; in and out in three days. This is getting ridiculous.
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Snow day
We got a nice snowfall here in Elgin SC, last night. That means school, business, and everything else is cancelled. Good day for writing.
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Encouragement
Encouraging! A fellow author shared that he had finished CAPTIVE YOUTH. Good book, wild ride and fascinating were his comments. I’ve also received several requests for its sequel. I hope to have it ready by late 2014. http://www.amazon.com/Captive-Youth-Trace-Trilogy-Monet-ebook/dp/B00GMPBEVQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388087267&sr=8-1&keywords=captive+youth
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After two months of activity, I finally have more than 2000 followers on Twitter.
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Book signing
I plan to attend a book signing for Captive Youth in the main library, Columbia, SC this Saturday, 12/07/13. Hope to see you there. http://www.richlandlibrary.com/event/local-author-showcase
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Waiting
Today, I wrote nothing, except a twitter and Facebook posting, neither of which count. I’m waiting for comments from my beta readers before final editing and publication of Captive Youth.
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Self-editing
01/02/2013 When Amazon reduced the price of a Kindle Fire to $129 after Thanksgiving, I felt I had to act. I purchased one and really like it. An unadvertised feature has proven to be my favorite. Whenever I write a … Continue reading
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I Write
I like being alone and unbothered, except when I don’t I often ask peculiar questions I love to observe nature and wildlife I find names, particularly unique spellings, interesting I spend lots of time staring at computer screens, walls, and … Continue reading
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True to Your Reader
Last night in our writers’ workshop, we heard and critiqued four extended readings. We discussed head hopping, filtering, and show-don’t-tell. Our extended discussion concerned “being true to your reader.” Considering the common speaking style of most Southerners, do we do … Continue reading
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Hawk with Snake
This red-tailed hawk had just caught a black snake and was unwilling to give it up even though I was near. She finally flew off with it when I got too close. However, the snake was too heavy and she … Continue reading
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