Joanna Campbell Slan

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I'll Be Attending the National Tree Lighting Ceremony Tonight

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I have to admit, I'm having a blast living here in DC. Tonight I'll be in the reserved seats at the lighting of the National Christmas Tree. I'll wear a red cap and scarf, so maybe you can spot me on tv!Hint: Look for the blonde curls, a black coat with a twin poinsettia pin on the upper left shoulder. The "pin" is actually two enamel earrings from my Grandmother Marge, who passed away years ago. I'm wearing the "pin" so that my recently deceased … [Read more...] about I'll Be Attending the National Tree Lighting Ceremony Tonight

Great Post on Writers and Their Finances

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Check it out athttp://whatever.scalzi.com/2009/11/09/writers-and-financial-woes-whats-going-on/I have to say I hear a lot of writers who are shocked at the costs associated with the job. I guess most people dream of having a book published, and a part of that fantasy is a windfall like Stephenie Meyer or J. K. Rawling enjoy. Frankly, you're more likely to get hit by lightning than to hit the jackpot as they did.Instead, it's much more realistic … [Read more...] about Great Post on Writers and Their Finances

More Links to Murder and Mayhem in Muskego

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Murder and Mayhem in Muskego - Beyond Her Book - Blog on ...The afternoon began with a non-stop comedic affair with Joanna Slan Campbell, Denise Swanson, Shirley Dammsgaard, Julie Hyzy and Deb Baker as they discussed who they like to kill, where and how. Kudos to Tom Schreck for facillitating ...Publishers Weekly - Beyond Her Book - http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288.html?nid=3383Jen's Book Thoughts: Murder and Mayhem in Muskego VBy … [Read more...] about More Links to Murder and Mayhem in Muskego

Mayhem and Murder in Muskego!

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Here I am (below) with "my posse." These lovely ladies are my fans! I have to say, there's no better feeling than being at a large conference and knowing there's a group of people who came just to see YOU. In fact, one lady drove eight hours. I think these women are pretty special. And on those days when I think, "Okay, time to revise...AGAIN," I'll pull up my image of their shining faces and remind myself, "These wonderful people are my readers. … [Read more...] about Mayhem and Murder in Muskego!

A Beautiful Thought About Books…

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I don't think people should burn books, ban books or throw books away but I do think they are meant to be used in a way that best suits the reader. I have books from university, graduate school especially, which are filled with my notes, thoughts, on related and even unrelated topics that come to mind.My Norton Anthologies, Oxford and Penguin Complete Works, Histories of Art all have my scribbles in the margins along with arrows, highlights, … [Read more...] about A Beautiful Thought About Books…