Category Archives: Writing

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Free Writing Workshops February 5th

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Linda Andrews

Free workshops in downtown Glendale during the Chocolate Affaire. Saturday 10AM— Workshp: All the Feels: Teen Romance 101 TWILIGHT. ELEANOR AND PARK. THE FAULT IN OUR STARS. Young adult romance has come a long way since SWEET VALLEY HIGH. Today’s … Continue reading →

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Things in Motion

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Linda Andrews

We all know the law: Things in Motion tend to stay in motion, things at rest tend to stay at rest. But do you think it applies to people, too? © Francisco Leitão   I was reading an article in the … Continue reading →

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A Writer is a Writer, Unless There’s a Course

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Linda Andrews

I attended a workshop a few months ago and asked the expert on how to make money as an author. I was told to stop writing and start teaching. I think my brain got whiplash from such talk. Teachers don’t … Continue reading →

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It’s a Cat’s Trophy

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Linda Andrews

The hubbinator came home the other day to a horrible smell. Seems one cat caught something and shared it with the other four. Little piles of throw-up everywhere (in assorted colors, too). After cleaning up the mess, opening the windows … Continue reading →

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So, I Lied

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Linda Andrews

I had thought to have Hadean 3: Completely Forked out this week. Yeah. That’s not going to  happen. You see, I thought the book would be about 70K words and 30ish chapters. Well apparently, I forgot to tell God, the … Continue reading →

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Romance Writing Contest

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Linda Andrews

2016 Hot Prospects Contest Sponsor: Valley of the Sun Romance Writers **Permission to forward** Looking to sign your first book contract, switch from a small press to a large publisher or simply explore another genre of romantic fiction? Turn up … Continue reading →

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Getting Reamed

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Linda Andrews

I always am horrified by the amount of paper I run through per book. After all, I publish mostly ebooks, no paper necessary. Except there is. I print a copy for my critique partners. I print a copy for me … Continue reading →

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A Writer’s Life

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Linda Andrews

There are times I wish I never started writing. It’s a bit like learning magic, suddenly you know all the tricks and the illusion is lost. Of course, I have favorite authors who make me forget I know the tricks … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Linda Andrews

This is one of my hubby’s favorite Beatle’s songs: And I have to admit, it is mine too. Mostly because of the changes in tempo when you expect one thing and it changes into another. Such is life as a … Continue reading →

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Meatless Mondays

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Linda Andrews

It’s funny how we constantly reinvent the past. And while few people admit to liking history, we always seem to be reliving it. Take the recent phenomenon called Meatless Mondays. The idea is to give up meat and start switching … Continue reading →

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