Monthly Archives: February 2018

20 minutes

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Linda Andrews

Just finished watching a Ted talk about social media and it’s design to keep your attention engaged at a certain location—facebook, Ted, YouTube and Netflix. For most of us this is the auto play or the stream additions that pop … Continue reading →

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Once versus a Lifetime

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Linda Andrews

I’m sad to say that I’ve met authors that will tell you anything to make a sale. If you only read X, well, they’ll say their book has X in it even when it doesn’t. To them a sale is … Continue reading →

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Under the Influence

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Linda Andrews

I’ll admit that I’m a big Monty Python fan. The hubbinator and I used to quote lines from the shows so often our oldest daughter had to watch the series and movies to understand  our ‘language.’ Naturally you’ll understand what … Continue reading →

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Thrown Off

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Linda Andrews

I love holidays. Who doesn’t love time off with pay? But going back, it’s always disorienting. What day is this and why am I behind? Oh, right, Monday was a holiday. Of course, the good news is that I’m already … Continue reading →

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I Miss the Flip Side

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Linda Andrews

I love music. I love to download music. Every month I collect a list of music to download and add it to my iPad, mixing it to inspire my latest writing project. And yet, so many artists never make it … Continue reading →

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Book Signing Pictures

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Linda Andrews

We had lots of sunshine during the book signing last weekend. As usual it was fun to catch up with old friends and meet some new ones. Yes, this is me and my romance novels. I cleverly hid my scifi … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Linda Andrews

Wishing all of you a very happy Valentine’s Day. The hubbinator and I plan to spend it quietly with the dog and cat watching a scifi movie and maybe enjoying a chocolate cake from the bakery. Whatever you do, I … Continue reading →

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Book Signing

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Linda Andrews

Good morning all, I’ll be at the Glendale Chocolate Affaire Friday, Saturday, and Sunday signing books with 39 other authors. Come for the chocolate, the fun, the books, the free writing workshops, and the gorgeous weather. For more information, directions, … Continue reading →

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You can’t take the writer out of the girl

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Linda Andrews

It’s hard to describe being a writer to those who aren’t writers. And yet, having an artist for a mother, I think other artistic types understand. Even if you aren’t practicing your craft, it’s always there like software running in … Continue reading →

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Cover Story

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Linda Andrews

I might have developed a bad habit. Since I belong to so many writer’s listserves I get a lot of advertising from cover designers. Especially notices about sales. Lately, I’ve been visiting them and buying covers. This is an anomaly … Continue reading →

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