As a writer, I think the the creative process is almost miraculous.
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Fantastic Places to Curl Up with a Book
I was contacted by a furniture company recently. They complimented my blog and suggested I do a future post, cleverly including their products. While that’s not what we do here at AST, I was motivated by the idea they suggested: writing about your favorite place to read. Or better yet, a fantasy reading spot.
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Warren Adler is an Inspiration
Warren Adler, best known for the book and movie of War of the Roses, will turn ninety this year. He’s an inspiration.
Tuesdays at AST are for Writers
Most of you know Any Shiny Thing as a blog about positive aging, and that’s 90% true. But there’s more. [Read more…]
Hot Tip for Writers: Easy Way to Add Character Traits
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I was halfway through writing my new novel, Key Largo Blues, when I realized that Jessie, the 24-year-old granddaughter of Frieda, didn’t have any flaws. I had to find some quick, and that’s how I discovered a fantastic tool for writers. [Read more…]
Help Me Write This Sex Scene
A couple days ago, my writing group gave me a ration of crap. They started out nice, and then they got pornographic. [Read more…]
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