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“Writing Tips” is Moving!

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writer, author, dream, inspirationIf you’re a writer, and you’ve enjoyed reading our Tuesday Writing Tips, this message is for you: we’re moving to another website!

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At 61, I’ve Never Felt So Powerful or Motivated

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triumph, victory, powerfulIt’s 2016, I’m 61 years old, and I’ve never felt so empowered, motivated, and excited about my future. Why is this happening?  [Read more…]

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Stepping Away to Write

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thanksgiving, turkey, landscape, natureI’m stepping away from AnyShinyThing for a few weeks to finish the sequel to Dakota Blues. Its working title is Key Largo Blues (because guess why.) Thanks for understanding. I will miss you, too, and look forward to visiting again in mid-December. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Creating Compelling Characters

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writing, self-publish, author, fictionWithout a compelling main character, your writing will fall flat. Here are three fun and easy ways to create amazing main and secondary characters. [Read more…]

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Older People: Speed Up or Slow Down?

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balance, work/life, stress, working womanThere’s this conundrum in older age, and it bedevils me: Should we speed up, because we don’t have as much time left, or slow down (finally) and enjoy our leisure?  [Read more…]

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Exciting News!

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joy, jumping, happy, girlsAnother writing dream is about to come true! [Read more…]

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