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Chapter One, Scene One

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Linda W. Yezak

Ran out of time to be original, so I reprinted this post from June, 2012. It’s still good, still relevant, and serves the function of hiding my lack of organizational skills. 😉 The seed of an idea has taken root … Continue reading →

Writer off the Leash, by Michelle Griep

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Linda W. Yezak

What a fun book. Yes, it’s an instruction manual, but Writer off the Leash is chock full of humor. Michelle tells the realities of this business with a big dose of “suck it up, buttercup” tinged with compassion. Some of my favorite … Continue reading →

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What is “IT”?

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Linda W. Yezak

In my post Monday, I mentioned a book that didn’t have what it takes to draw me into the story. Something was missing. Something wasn’t quite right. So, what is “it”? What is that one thing found in the opening … Continue reading →