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One Librarian’s Take on Book Expo America They have these huge green stickers on the floor in front of different booths, boldly proclaiming “BEA Loves Librarians”.  Do they?  I think…

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Writing From Experience I’ve read many writing magazines over the years.  Over and over, articles hash out the advice to write what you know.  As someone who writes and reads…

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Truth About My Self-Publishing Journey I was inspired by Hyperbole and a Half’s come-back.  She talks honestly (and humorously!) about depression.  I need to have that kind of heart to…

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Handling rejection It is inevitable that you will have a project or business or interest that is much more important to you than to the rest of the world.  It…

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To regain creativity, be a kid Whenever you feel your creativity ebb, you should go hang out with some kids.  I worry that I am losing that sense of wonder,…

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Play a game! In honor of tomorrow, March 30th, being International Tabletop Day, I’ll discuss my favorite board and card games.  Unplug your children and friends and enjoy sitting around…

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I just finished a memoir called “Paris in Love” by Eloisa James.  It was assigned by my book group and not something I would have picked up otherwise. It relates…

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Evaluation of Disney World Books and Advice: MouseJunkies! (second edition) by Bill Burke   This isn’t as much of a guide as it is giving you permission to be goofy.  Or…

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Whine and Cheese Whenever I complain about never being able to sleep in I usually get some kind of cutting comment from someone who wants kids and can’t have them,…

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