Archive for March, 2010

When I was in elementary school, we didn’t have school counselors. But someone must have got a grant or something, because there was a lady who came and I made the trek from my classroom–possibly fifth grade? I don’t recall–to the other end of the school to the library to talk to a stranger....
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There’s a saying, and now a country song, that goes “If you’re going through hell, keep on going.” Yes, I know I said I enjoy editing. And I do–most of the time. But there’s a reason Holly Lisle calls this part the “manuscript slog.” [Disclaimer--this may not actually be the way editing goes for...
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Amazon.com has threatened to stop directly selling the books of some publishers online unless they agree to a detailed list of concessions regarding the sale of electronic books, according to two industry executives with direct knowledge the discussions. NYTimes Look, I know it looks like a good thing for you. Amazon wants to sell...
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I’m stuck on a scene and thinking a free-write might help. I also want a blog post. So guess what I’m going to do? Yep. So. Scene in the manor house has no conflict at all. Well, okay, Ume and Cree snipe a bit at each other, but that’s not enough. I was trying...
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