Telling or Selling?

Last week at the second session of the writer’s workshop at the Huntington Library, I spoke with a friend who asked me to read her work.  In the course of our discussion, I couldn’t believe what came out of my mouth.  I said: “Do you want to tell a story or do you want to [...]

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Oh Valentine’s Day!   This is the day made for romance writers, isn’t it?  I really think there should be some national recognition of the day, something done to honor all those who work hard to keep romance alive and give life to this day.  And yes, I am talking about us.    The card makers, florists, [...]

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Well, I made it to Dallas.  Since my arrival, New York had another snowstorm and it is currently snowing here so now my return home is in jeopardy.  I thought, you can’t make this stuff up, then I realized — we can and we do, all the time!  I’ve had some good opportunities to get [...]

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This week has been full of unexpected surprises.  It started last Saturday, with the Huntington Library workshop.  I was able to hear information I had always intuitively known presented in a formal way.  I was also able to see that many aspiring writers abound, and that to tell a story is an innate passion within the human soul.  I [...]

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I can’t believe it is the end of January already!  Kelly Stone’s workshop on how to find the time to write opened my eyes big time to the process of excuses I make not to get the writing done. Or rather, I should say the excuses I formerly made….
Unable to stand the stress of my [...]

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It’s your birthday and you deserve the best. You should take the day off, have a massage, get your nails done and have a date with Raoul.
But don’t forget to get me with you!
You deserve the best, girl! Happy Birthday and a zillion more. Love ya!Candy

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I won’t say I hate winter. I will say it isn’t my favorite season. I can live with the cold. But I am not a fan of snow. Oh, it’s pretty when it’s falling. And it looks nice the next day with the sun sparkling on it. And if there [...]

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Do you have a great story inside you? Let a group of multi-published authors from Dunes & Dreams Romance Writers help you turn your idea into a novel and point you toward publication!
Join us for any or all sections of a four- part series at Huntington Public Library, 338 Main St., Huntington. Advance registration required. [...]

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Happy New Year!   I love the fresh pages of the calendar, ready and waiting to be filled in.  There’s already quite a bit of Dunes and Dreams activities…the program at the Huntington Library and the monthly meeting on January 30.  Of course, I’m most excited about the online workshop,  ”No Matter How Busy You Are, You [...]

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What an amazing year this has been for Dunes and Dreams!  At a holiday brunch at the Cooperage Inn, members gathered to celebrate the year of hard work and toast to future plans.  It was a time to connect and chat, for board elections, and member awards.  We talked about everything from works in progress, how it was [...]

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