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The Problems with Strong Female Characters

I’m not even close to the first writer/blogger to bring this up. Three of my favorites are this New York Times article, Natalie Whipple’s post, and literary agent Sarah LaPolla’s post. I don’t actually agree with everything in all of … Continue reading

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Types of Monsters

“That truth is that monsters are real, and ghosts are real, too. They live inside us, and sometimes they win.”– Stephen King, Introduction to The Shining (Simon and Schuster edition, 2002) (I made that sign. Isn’t it cute?) Ah, October. … Continue reading

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How Long Does Grief Last?

Originally posted on Monday, ‎July ‎18, ‎2011, ‏‎1:45:00 PM The short, over-simplified answer: 3 years. The honest, complicated answer: forever. Here’s the truth, as I’ve experienced it. Grieving is incredibly painful. There are all sorts of advice columns aimed at … Continue reading

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20 Advantages to Having a Big Nose

Originally posted on Monday, ‎June ‎06, ‎2011, ‏‎3:30:00 PM 20. More satisfying nose-blows. 19. It’s much harder to block my airways. 18. With such a pointed focus, I can cross my eyes better than anyone I know. 17. I can … Continue reading

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