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My first Saturday Snapshot!

I have seen this meme floating around but have never joined in…until today. I have some great pics that I’d love to share and I enjoy seeing everyone else’s pictures, so here goes… To participate in the Saturday Snapshot meme post a photo that you (or a friend or family member) have taken then leave a direct link to your… Read more

The Hero(ine) of Romeo and Juliet?

Okay, folks! This is my first post from the good folks at Shmoop – a little romance for a Monday morning. What do you think? Be sure to comment or email and let me know! The Hero(ine) of Romeo and Juliet? We tend to think of Romeo and Juliet and equals. They’re star-crossed lovers. They die together. They’re an item.… Read more

A new feature from the folks at Shmoop!

Starting Monday, I’m going to be publishing some new guest posts. The folks at Shmoop have promised to provide some interesting articles on book-related topics, in their fun and engaging style. The first article is on Romeo and Juliet, and you should see it Monday morning – be sure to check back! Read more

Suggestions for self-publishers: Blurbs

There are a lot of lost souls in the brave new world of self-publishing. They are covering new ground — and making a lot of mistakes in the process. That’s to be expected, I suppose, but I really wish they would listen to the advice that reviewers and publicists can give them. So, for your consideration, my 2 cents on… Read more

Books on the road

This week I’m on the road, so I have no idea what’s in my mailbox. Instead, I thought I’d tell you what I brought with me to read on the road. In the airport this morning, I started what I think is going to be a really fun book. Heads You Lose by Lisa Lutz is a murder mystery. Lisa… Read more