Category: writing

Poetic license, people! Heard of it?

by Karen, posted in author, books, quest for the best, The write words at the write time, writing

I have been reading and reviewing books for years. Years. I haven't loved all of them, but with only one (to my knowledge) notable exception*, I was not ever unkind to the author in my review. If I liked or loved a book, I said so. If I didn't, then I moved on. Just because … Continue reading Poetic license, people! Heard of it?

My first book signing

by Karen, posted in author, books, writing

I found out at the last minute New England Authors Expo having an author event last Friday night. Fortunately, it wasn't too late to participate! I had fun and met some very nice people! I brought my books and my daughter came to help me. Highlights: One woman said my book is "exactly the kind of book … Continue reading My first book signing

My book is published! (part 3)

by Karen, posted in author, books, writing

Yes! My book One Brave Thing is now available at Longfellow Books in Portland, Maine! YAY! Please share this link with your friends! My book is also available at Annie's Book Stop in Wells and Nonesuch Books in Biddeford.

Book Review: SARK has a new book: Succulent Wild Love

by Karen, posted in author, books, family, Life's too short to read bad books, no fear, relationships, writing

I am writing today about the new book SUCCULENT WILD  LOVE by SARK and Dr John Waddell. SARK’s books are lovely, bold, and vibrant celebrations, and this collaboration is no different. It’s as visually gorgeous, vibrant, and engaging as all of her prior offerings.  In the past, she has written about being soulfully single and … Continue reading Book Review: SARK has a new book: Succulent Wild Love

NaNo Midway

by Karen, posted in NaNoWriMo, writing

Often, in years past, when I am in the thick of NaNoWriMo, I am (of course) writing a lot. I have often found that the more I write, the more I write. Period. Not so this year. It has been a struggle. After a strong start on November 1, I slacked off and (OMG) didn't … Continue reading NaNo Midway

NaNoWriMo 2015 is underway

by Karen, posted in NaNoWriMo, writing

I have been participating in NaNoWriMo  since 2010 and have always finished. I signed up again this year, fully confident that I would finish it, since I always have.  After all, I had a foolproof formula. I know how many words I have to write each day to make sure that I have some breathing … Continue reading NaNoWriMo 2015 is underway

My one word, 2016 preview

by Karen, posted in friends, my one word, The write words at the write time, writing

January is coming fast. The past several years I have participated in the My One Word project. In a  nutshell, you choose a word that 'will inspire you all year long'. It's sort of like making New Year's Resolutions, but simpler. And harder. It's not too early to start thinking about your word. You may already … Continue reading My one word, 2016 preview

Simplify: Who, me?

by Karen, posted in education, local fun, the beach, writing

I went to a class at the Wells Public Library this week. Lisa Luken of Simple Joy Living, LLC spoke to us about simplifying our lives by streamlining (as well as getting rid of) our stuff. Her tagline is "Simple. Joyful. Organized. Intentional. Living." Great, right? Who wouldn't want that? I had a ton of ideas fill … Continue reading Simplify: Who, me?

My soon to be published book

by Karen, posted in author, books, NaNoWriMo, no fear, The write words at the write time, writing

...soon to be published, as Blondie so fabulously put it, one way or another. The most important step, to FINISH it, is done! My next step is to send out a query to an agent. Yep; I'm starting with just one. I’ll go from there. The one I am sending it to is with an … Continue reading My soon to be published book