Monthly Archives: September 2011

book learnin’

Originally posted on March 10, 2010 at 8:11 PM I’m sending queries off like little, benign doves in hopes that none come back the same. In the meantime, I’m starting my next novel with the idea that creating something new … Continue reading

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dream poetry

Originally posted on February 6, 2010 at 5:11 PM I’ve blogged before about thinking of poem ideas as I’m falling asleep. But last night, for the first time, I realized that I actually write poetry in my sleep. No kidding. … Continue reading

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(non)fiction

Originally posted on February 1, 2010 at 8:10 PM My best friend and my mom both seem to prefer nonfiction to fiction: memoirs, biographies, and autobiographies mostly. When I asked Kitty why, her answer was, “because it’s true. When I … Continue reading

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Happy birthday, Mr. Poe.

Originally posted on January 20, 2010 at 1:33 AM I’m writing this in the last technical minute of Edgar Allan Poe’s 201st birthday. It seems fitting to wish it at midnight. Ann Rice perhaps, I would say happy birthday to … Continue reading

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All Hallows’ Evening for a month

Originally posted on October 4, 2009 at 4:16 PM Halloween is by far my favorite time of year. I know, it’s supposed to be Christmas or my birthday, but hey, that’s me. Some of the happiest times of my life … Continue reading

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