Jane's Folly Posts

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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Celebrate Star Wars Day and Free Comic Book Day! So, this year two geeky events are happening on the same day.  May the Fourth be with you- Star Wars day.…

Gamer's Guide to Life

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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So.  March.  How did that happen?  My experiment in self-publishing is indicating that I should not quit my day job.  So far I could get a nice dinner… at McDonalds.…

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