Monthly Archives: November 2014

Biography or Romance?

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Laura Orsini

Biography or Romance? by Eduardo Cerviño   I am a curious man, and by conventional measurements, an educated person. Like most readers, I know a bit about almost everything and a lot about a few things – above all, my … Continue reading →

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Blog Food for the Culinary Challenged

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Laura Orsini

Blog Food for the Culinary Challenged by C.K. Thomas   In the not so distant past, while serving as “Master Chef in Charge of Family Dinners,” I often sang the refrain, “What will I fix for dinner?” No matter how … Continue reading →

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A do-it-yourself success story: Passive rainwater harvesting

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Laura Orsini

A do-it-yourself success story: Passive rainwater harvesting by Deborah Tosline   This is a true story about a typical water-guzzling lawn carpet in the front yard of a Phoenix, Arizona, home that transitioned from grass to dirt to swales to … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving “Writing” Project

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Laura Orsini

A Thanksgiving “Writing” Project by Rebecca Joy   Here’s a fun idea found on AWomansHealth.com to help celebrate Thanksgiving with your family and friends. It’ll bring out that creative and thankful writer in everyone! Create a Thankful Tablecloth Get a … Continue reading →

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Strengthening the scenes in your fiction

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Laura Orsini

Strengthening the scenes in your fiction by Ellen Buikema This post is based on notes I took during Susan Pohlman’s talk at the 2014 Southwest Valley Writers Conference about creating an effective scene. Every scene services the journey; it moves … Continue reading →

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Selling a Book by Your “Bare-Naked” Self

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Laura Orsini

Selling a Book by Your “Bare-Naked” Self by Mary Ellen Stepanich, Ph.D.   In my self-published memoir, D is for Dysfunctional…and Doo Wop, I recount how I was raised in a poor family by a dysfunctional mother who value-programmed me … Continue reading →

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Business body language – Where do I start?

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Laura Orsini

Business body language – Where do I start? by Barbara Chatkel   When you look at a person in a business context, what do you focus on first? Most people answer “the face” or “the eyes.” And there’s a reason … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Group: 60+ authors come together for Holiday Author Event on Dec 6

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Laura Orsini

The Power of the Group: 60+ authors come together for Holiday Author Event on Dec 6 by Laura Orsini   Virtually every author who wants to sell books at least contemplates book signings. There are most definitely pros and cons. … Continue reading →

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The origin of America’s Thanksgiving Day

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Laura Orsini

The origin of America’s Thanksgiving Day by Marie Grace   On October 3, 1789, President George Washington issued a “National Day of Thanksgiving Proclamation” that reveals much to us about the leaders of early America. Here is what he said: … Continue reading →

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Revealing Hard Truths Through NaNoWriMo

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Laura Orsini

Revealing Hard Truths Through NaNoWriMo by Jake Poinier   In principle, it seemed like doing National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) was a good idea. Just 1,667 words a day for 30 days! A terrific support group to help you push … Continue reading →

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