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Why I like the Tucson Festival of Books

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Why I like the Tucson Festival of Books by Katrina Shawver I first attended the Tucson Festival of Books four years ago. I now count it as an annual “don’t miss” event. Everything about it is a winner. Last year, … Continue reading →

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What Do I LOVE about Marketing and Promotion?

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Laura Orsini

What Do I LOVE about Marketing and Promotion? by Patricia Grady Cox Yes, that was a trick question. Valentine’s Day is supposed to be about love, but there is nothing I love about marketing/promotion. I don’t know a single person … Continue reading →

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Comma Kathy talks Common Comma Error

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Comma Kathy talks Common Comma Error: Conjunction ‘and’ Doesn’t Always Need One Early in my career as an independent business writer, I produced hundreds of newsletters. They provided reliable, predictable income – ideal for someone operating as a freelancer. At … Continue reading →

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The Community Christmas Tree

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Laura Orsini

The Community Christmas Tree by Beth Kozan I’d love to be in Texas this Christmas Eve, but I won’t be, so let me tell you about Christmas Eve at Carr’s Chapel in the rural community of Harmony, on the South … Continue reading →

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Joe Carroccio – We’ll Miss You!

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Laura Orsini

Joe Carroccio – We’ll Miss You! by Marti Edwards I am sorry to bear the sad news of the passing of my dear friend and coauthor, Joe Carroccio. As you may know, Joe was diagnosed with ALS earlier this year. … Continue reading →

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Lake Tahoe

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Laura Orsini

Lake Tahoe by Rita Goldner Today I am chillin’ among the cool mountain pines at Lake Tahoe. This is a short retreat I take with my husband Dave every year. For him, it’s various water sports; for me, plein air … Continue reading →

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My Encounter With a Social Media Tutor

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Laura Orsini

My Encounter With a Social Media Tutor by Mary Ellen Stepanich For three days and nights, from July 20 through July 22, 2017, I attended the Midwest Writers Workshop at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. I don’t know how … Continue reading →

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AP Stumbles on Gender-Neutral Pronouns and Possessives

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Laura Orsini

AP Stumbles on Gender-Neutral Pronouns and Possessives by Kathleen Watson I had barely written my last post, in part about pronoun agreement, when the Associated Press announced it was changing its guidelines for noun/pronoun agreement when gender is an issue. … Continue reading →

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Wait for it… Wait for it…

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Laura Orsini

Wait for it… Wait for it… by Lara Garcia We all catch ourselves procrastinating at one time or another. I never used to be a person who put things off. I would always have my list and check it off … Continue reading →

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It’s Spring and the Beat Goes On!

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Laura Orsini

It’s Spring and the Beat Goes On! by Joe Carroccio Marti and I did our second book signing of 2017, in support of 16 in ’64: The Beatles and the Baby Boomers, on Saturday, March 11th, at the Zia Records … Continue reading →

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