Joanna Campbell Slan

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That Compulsion Known as Writing

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I spent the holiday with my family in Disney World. I can't tell you if it's the happiest place on earth, but on December 26, it might have been one of the coldest. I did get to go through the Haunted House twice, so that made ME a happy camper. I wandered out of the spooky mansion, noticed this gypsy caravan, and took it for an omen. I choose to believe with all my heart that good times are ahead for me in my chosen profession.See, I've always … [Read more...] about That Compulsion Known as Writing

Agatha Award for Short Stories

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I'm reprinting a post here because I think it's important, and because I don't want anyone to miss out.Cue: Drumroll...Folks,Malice Domestic is coming soon, and if you're going, then don't miss this opportunity to read the Agatha-nominated short stories--for free-- so you can cast an educated vote. All five of the stories are still up on the web for your reading pleasure.Of course, even if you aren't going to Malice, we won't mind if you take a … [Read more...] about Agatha Award for Short Stories

Busy, Busy Fall

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Tonight, of course, is the fundraising virtual booksigning for the Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue Group. I've been told books are selling briskly. To be involved, drop by my chatroom. Just go to my website, http://www.joannaslan.com/ and click the chatroom button in the lower right hand corner. I hope to have some of my author friends show up as guests. The chat begins at 6:30 p.m. CSTBoy, did I ever have fun last night. I was part of the … [Read more...] about Busy, Busy Fall

About Giving Away Your Book

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In my last post, I mentioned that an overly enthusiastic author pushed a copy of his book into my hands at Love Is Murder.I received a lot of comments about that…both here and in my personal email account.So I need to be very clear: I wasn't angry with him. No, he wasn't a bad guy. He was a very nice man. And his book might be just fabulous. It was nicely done from what I could see.I don't blame him. I wasn't writing about what he did to … [Read more...] about About Giving Away Your Book