SF = Science Fiction SFR = Science Fiction Romance There’s only one letter difference between the two acronyms, but a world of difference in the experience of reading either of them. I have been writing in the fairly new SFR sub-genre for over a year now, and Faring Soul is an award winner. I have […]
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The other day I explained to readers about how I had deeply embarrassed myself without realizing it. I spent several hours making amends. It’s not just readers who were affected by this blind spot of mine. I also probably offended a dozen different authors and industry people, who likely rolled their eyes at my “I
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Well, paint me red. I am not super big on hanging out on social networks, although that’s where I get to chat with readers most of the time, so I do know my way around. Or at least, I thought I did. The other day I discovered that not only does Facebook not show me
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(a) Get your mind out of the gutter. (b) If you would like to enjoy your reading more, read on. There is a tool out there that is currently enjoying a revival in many businesses and industries. It is the simple checklist. Dr. Atul Gawande wrote the book, The Checklist Manifesto, after he incorporated checklists
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I had no idea I was going to be out for the count this long. I haven’t been sick all this time (thank heavens!) – but things slid while I was out and it took a while to catch up. Part of the squeeze to catch up came because right now I’m in the middle
I have lots to tell you, but I’ve been felled by a virus. I’ll be back in a few days — stay tuned!
It’s that time of year when the western world goes paranormal crazy, while those of us who love the stuff all year round get to share our passion. Have fun!
A Geek Girl’s Guide to… is an ongoing series about becoming more technically savvy, so you can maximize your ereading pleasure. Links to back-posts are at the end of this post. – t. ___ Must you pick a format? I was having a discussion with readers the other day about which formats to use where.
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Not only is the Grand Splendid bookstore in Argentina the most beautiful bookstore in the world, it also comes with a one hundred year old history that just adds to its charm. The building was opened in 1912 as a theatre, but the theatre seating was removed and the theatre converted into a bookstore in
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The wide-ranging sprawl of eclectic subject matter in today’s links should convince you I have the attention span of a gnat–wait, what is that shiny thing over there….? Amazing Painted Plywood Subfloor. Link I’ve heard of people painting their subfloors before. Most attempts to do so that I’ve seen are pretty basic. Coats of plain
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