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Update From My Writing Desk: Another Release

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Michele

I hope you don’t mind, but I have a little more good news to share. In addition to the Chicken Soup: Devotionals for Mothers (updated release date is October 3rd), I’ve also been informed that one of my stories will … Continue reading →

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Update From My Writing Desk

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Michele

The life of a writer is feast or famine. Predominantly famine. But the past couple of weeks have been more feast-like, and I’m not complaining! Last Monday I found out my article “Frugal Friendship” was featured in MOPS International, Inc. … Continue reading →

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Home Again

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Michele

Okay, so my two weeks of solitude turned into more like three and a half. But I was distracted by sand, the sound of the ocean, the stack of books demanding to be read and the iPod in my ears. … Continue reading →

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Two Weeks of Solitude

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Michele

“It is easy in the world to live after the world’s opinions; it is easy in solitude to live after your own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the … Continue reading →

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Me and My Dirty Mouth

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Michele

In keeping with this week’s theme, here’s a glimpse of one of my less glorious moments. A Sunday morning exchange in the church foyer with a fellow churchgoer: *** Me: “Hey! How are you?” (squeals and hugs exchanged) Her: “Hi! … Continue reading →

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Why Every Good Writer Should Be in Therapy

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Michele

Recently I went to see a counselor, the reasons for which are inconsequential and entirely anti-climactic. I like to do health-checks on the state of my spirit and mind as much as I’m committed to maintaining a healthy body. As … Continue reading →

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Fizzle or Fortitude

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Michele

One man had enthusiasm for 30 minutes, another for 30 days, but it is the man who has it for 30 years who makes a success of his life. ~ Edward B. Butler I love the adrenaline rush that comes … Continue reading →

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Ten Tips to a Great Interview

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Michele

Recently I eavesdropped on a line of people interviewing for a job at a local bookstore establishment. The first in line had the fresh ear of the interviewer and the greatest opportunity to make a good first impression. Alas, he … Continue reading →

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A Glance at My Bulging Bookshelf

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Michele

I have this nasty habit of reading a ridiculous number of books, all at the same time. Here’s a sampling of the tomes collecting on my dresser and desk, books I’m in the middle of reading at this very moment: … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo in Review

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Michele

55,269 words in 28 days. I can’t believe it. I started November 1st with a blank page, a novel idea and a goal of 50,000 words by the end of the month. The first few days I pounded the pavement … Continue reading →

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