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Part way through this book, I wanted it to end.... quickly. But it didn't. Part annoying, part thought-provoking, mostly I just wanted to choke most of the characters. And that was mostly the point of the book. Glad I finished it all...
I really enjoyed this book. Quick read with fun plot twists. Great insight into the autistic mind. It really helped me understand someone I spend time with.
Category Archives: Writing
Thoughts on the writing process
The past few weeks I have been coming to terms with my writing style. For me, writing looks an awful lot like playing FreeCell or Mahjong, both of which sit on my shortcuts bar and get used almost daily. There … Continue reading
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It’s NaNoWriMo Time!
If you are not familiar with the creative writing world, you may not know that November is National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo. Thousands of new and experienced writers will challenge themselves to write a 50,000 word novel in a … Continue reading
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Conference Thoughts
During the last weekend in June, almost 450 historical novel enthusiasts gathered in Denver, Colorado, to discuss all things historical. Most were writers, some published, some not. All were avid readers of the genre. There were authors, editors, and agents. … Continue reading
My writing life
For years I have harbored a secret identity as a writer. Many years ago I took writing classes, joined a writing group, pecked away at various short stories and poems. Then I dropped it and pursued other interests, but the … Continue reading
Children and Writing: My experience as a writing coach
Earlier this year I had the opportunity to serve as a writing coach for some 4th graders preparing to take a state mandated writing test. I worked with kids one-on-one during the planning, drafting, and revising portions of responding to … Continue reading
