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And behind door number three…

If you’re not interested in the creative process and how I get from “idea” to “book,” you’ll want to skip this one. So.  I have had a storyboard on the wall for book two in my trilogy for, maybe 18 … Continue reading

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Sometimes, I’m just lucky.

I’m gathering together resources about Ireland. I did not set out to write about Ireland, and actively resisted it, truth be known.  I’ve been to England, Wales and Scotland and so feel far more comfortable writing about them. But this … Continue reading

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Making time.

Many years ago I picked up a used book, How to Be a Successful Housewife Writer, by Elaine Fantle Shimberg.  At the time I was rather taken aback by the word “Housewife” right there in the title, because it was … Continue reading

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Pooks in the 21st Century

I have not been interested in eReaders.  I didn’t want a Kindle, a Sony, a Nook. I assumed I’d wait for an Apple reader which will be vastly superior to anything before it, and cost a lot more.  BUT– suddenly, … Continue reading

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