Archive | August 12, 2014
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About that letter Amazon sent it’s ebook authors…
Originally posted on Madeleine Swann:
Hello! if, like me, you received an email from Amazon regarding it’s ongoing dispute with Hachette Books, here is an interesting blog post which certainly helped me understand what it could mean for authors. Have a read, join the discussion.
Not firing on all cylinders
Originally posted on write meg!:
It started with the tell-tale tickle in the throat. By Friday morning, I was a sniffling, sneezing, coughing, wheezing mess. I came into work long enough to finish a project and be sent back out the door by my boss and grossed-out coworkers, and then I crashed hard for the…
7 inspiring writers’ retreats
The Historic England Blog 1. Henry Williamson’s self-built sanctuary Oxford Cross (Grade II), Georgeham, Devon For many writers, the ambiance in which they work matters. Recently listed, this writing hut was built by Henry Williamson in 1929 from the proceeds of Tarka the Otter, and he went on to write more than 50 novels in this simple […]
RIP Robin Williams
Originally posted on Annette Rochelle Aben:
Choices made, chances taken and a re-do is not ever given for even if you survive the choice, the chance forever alters your voice ©2014 Annette Aben
“Red poems” Posted by Jane Dougherty on August 11, 2014
To read these wonderful poems follow the link below: http://janedougherty.wordpress.com/2014/08/11/red-poems/
It’s Monday! What are you reading? “Live from the Road”
Originally posted on Lori Crane:
? ? I’m reading one of my favorite authors… PC Zick “Live from the Road” ? ? ? “Live from the Road” is a story of two friends, Meg and Sally, and their road trip across Route 66. They are escorted by their grown daughters, and the four women each have…
My meeting with The Scary Guy. Part 3 (and last so far!)
Originally posted on Just Olga:
Hi all: I hope you’ve been following my series sharing my meeting and interview with The Scary Guy. Today we get to the last part, where Scary talks about what he feels is his main message, about his personal experiences, his concept of family and how he’s come to be…
Where’s the Missus? A Cockatoo Ponders…
Originally posted on margaret lynette sharp:
A Cockatoo ponders… Where’s the missus? This Sulphur-crested Cockatoo is resting close to a potential nesting-site. I’ll bet that he’s waiting for the nod from the boss. 🙂 Oh, for such a life…and it’s a long one, too… Copyright ©
Not Waxing Poetic – a short tale by Lockie Young
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
All hair removal methods have tricked women with their promises of easy, painless removal – the Epilady®, scissors, razors, Nair® and now…the wax. My night began as any other normal weeknight. Come home, fix dinner, and play with the kids. I then had the thought…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 