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Posted on November 6, 2013 by admin

So I’m taking a fondant cake decorating class…. Fondant, for those who don’t know, is like a sugar Play-doh that you can sculpt into shapes.  Bakers use it to make flowers and other fancy decorations.  I took the class because I’ve always wanted to learn how to make fancy cakes.  My goal was to learn…

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Posted on October 30, 2013October 30, 2013 by admin

Is Anybody Out There? I’ve been asking myself that question for a few weeks now. Since September, I’ve been showing up here every Wednesday and sharing whatever is on my mind. But why? It used to be blogging was a great way to connect with people.  Readers, we writers were told, want to learn more…

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Posted on October 23, 2013October 23, 2013 by admin

It Was Bound To Happen…. My son, Tattoo has had a girlfriend for almost three years. She’s a lovely girl, and I have no doubt the two of them are  in love. Until this year, his girlfriend lived in town, which meant he came home from school to visit her. Meaning I got to see…

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Posted on October 9, 2013 by admin

MARKETING OVERLOAD? Things are bit crazy this week as I’m gearing up for Monday’s release of The Billionaire’s Matchmaker by Entangled Publishing.  I was barely finished with my latest manuscript when I started writing blogs, sending out review copies and issuing press releases. Can I tell you that I really hate promotion?  Ironic, seeing as how…

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Posted on September 25, 2013September 25, 2013 by admin

SLOW AND STEADY Every so often I like to post or hang a picture of a turtle.  Seeing the creature reminds me that in life, success is not a sprint, but rather a slow, determined walk on your chosen path.  Today, as I work towards finishing my thirteenth title, I need the reminder. Heading into…

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Posted on September 18, 2013 by admin

New York State of Mind Over Labor Day weekend, I had the opportunity to visit Lady Jane’s Salon in New York City and read selections from The Courage to Say Yes.  Having never read my work aloud, let along in front of 50+ people, I was nervous as hell.  Can I simply say the members…

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Posted on September 12, 2013September 12, 2013 by admin

The Great Digital Detox Experiment Two weeks ago, in a fit of annoyance with all things media, I decided to go on a digital detox.  That is, I swore I would cut back on the amount of time I spent on social media and email.  I even went so far as to delete the email…

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Posted on September 5, 2013 by admin

Barb the Amateur Life Coach here. I’ve been thinking a lot about fear these days.  As writers, we’re forever talking about our inner critics and our fear of failure. We even talk about our fear of success.  Usually these discussions are wrapped around a larger discussion about why we’re having so much trouble writing in…

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Posted on August 30, 2013 by admin

BOOK REVIEW: QUIET, THE POWER OF INTROVERTS Every once in a while, I go through a phase where I read a lot of nonfiction.  This summer has been one of those phases.  Last month, on the recommendation of  a friend, I read Quiet the Power of Introverts by Susan Cain.  For the most part, I…

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Posted on August 8, 2013 by admin

Summer Sun Award!   Thanks to Jennifer Faye! She nominated me for a Summer Sun Award. To accept the award I display the sunshine logo, link back to the blogs of the people who nominated me, answer the sunshine questions below and nominate another blogger for each sun-ray , six in total to receive the award,…

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