Monthly Archives: January 2012

Guest Post: Emma Burcart on a Writing Room of One’s Own

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Laura Stanfill

I’m so excited to introduce author Emma Burcart today. Her fiction merges women’s issues and literary sensibilities into a tantalizing blend of humor, relationship wisdom and beautiful language. Emma’s one of the most driven people I know in terms of … Continue reading →

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Check Out This Innovative Novel Website

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Laura Stanfill

It’s really hard to write query letters. And synopses, for that matter. Can you imagine putting together a website that effectively promotes your novel? Author and website designer Julia Stoops did just that for her book PARTS PER MILLION. The result is … Continue reading →

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First Snowfall

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Laura Stanfill

We’ve had a few days of wintry weather here in Portland, including a lovely, swirling blizzard-like snowfall Tuesday night. The next morning, though, we woke up to slush and rain. My husband and I talked about that little-kid feeling of … Continue reading →

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Books as Fuzzy Slippers

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Laura Stanfill

I love new books. Discovering new authors. Slipping into worlds I haven’t known before. But I also love rereading. That’s part of why I love buying books–so I can revisit them. Rereading a favorite book reminds me of that afternoon … Continue reading →

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Success Story: THE FROZEN MOMENT

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Laura Stanfill

It’s always so lovely to report good writing news. A number of writers in my personal community were published in a literary anthology, THE FROZEN MOMENT: CONTEMPORARY WRITERS ON THE CHOICES THAT CHANGE OUR LIVES, released last month by Publication … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Emerald Barnes on What to Expect as a Writer

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Laura Stanfill

I’m so pleased to share this guest post, “What to Expect as a Writer,” by author Emerald Barnes. Her published novella, PIERCING THROUGH THE DARKNESS, is available through Amazon and Smashwords, and Emerald blogs at Dreaming Awake. I’m especially thrilled to … Continue reading →

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The Gingerbread Barn

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Laura Stanfill

Last year, my mom was invited to a neighbor’s fancy cookie decorating party. My friend Tamara and I accompanied her. When we walked in, we were given one of the harder projects–a gingerbread barn raising! What started out as an … Continue reading →

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