Hi Joanna, I just wanted you to know that I was so excited to find out my copy of Shotgun, Wedding, Bells was waiting for me on my kindle when I went to bed. I had to read "just a little bit." I am now starting chapter 45 and forcing myself to stop reading (it is after 1am) but man oh man that is a tough thing to do! The book is WONDERFUL! It is by far your best Kiki story ever! I know it is full of tragic … [Read more...] about Happy Valentine's Day! (I'm Feeling the Love!)
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Improve Your Sequencing To Improve Your Writing
This morning I heard a radio commercial about a pair of work gloves. The announcer explained that these were "more abrasion and tear resistant than leather." I was left wondering, "Does he mean the surface of the gloves is abrasive?" I doubt that. I suspect he meant that the surface of the gloves was "more resistant to tears and abrasion than leather." (And if he had added one word--"tougher"--the whole description … [Read more...] about Improve Your Sequencing To Improve Your Writing
The Future of rhe Publishing Industry
Last night I did a signing at the Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Reston. I spoke to a lovely and enthusiastic crowd. We were seated near the children's book section. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed a young lady, at most maybe eleven years old, watching me and listening in. Eventually she slipped into a seat in the second row, as her papa watched from his spot by the YA (Young Adult) books stack.She seemed thoughtful, quiet, and the … [Read more...] about The Future of rhe Publishing Industry