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Uploading my Manuscript to Kindle Direct Publishing
After spending what felt like eons proofreading, editing and formatting my manuscript, I came to the point where I had to upload it to KDP. I had a very hard time doing that the first time around. But it has become easier with each time that I do it. Yes, I’ve had to do it…
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Remember
Candy coated apples and Pumpkins on the prowl. Russet covered landscapes and Coyotes, how they howl. Dark Moon cold of evenings and Day’s enfolding heat, Hot cider for the cousins and Oatmeal cookies fresh to eat. Cinnamon does spice the air and Sage a seasoning makes. There’s many things to finish and Mom bakes and…
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Why the Chinese will Never rule the World
Much attention has been given to the Chinese in recent years and their rapid industrial growth. Seems everything you buy these days is made in China. Well, not everything … yet … but that seems to be the fear. I say we have nothing to worry about. We inherited my step-dad’s motor scooter and since…
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Rules
I have a lot of rules. My husband, Bernd, is always telling me this. I can’t argue with him. Over the years, I’ve found he’s usually right in his assessments of me. Dang. My rules are mainly for me and my behavior. But they do spill over onto other people. That’s usually when Bernd says…
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Talking with Myself
Do you ever talk to yourself? I think that we all do from time to time and maybe more than we realize. Do you find yourself saying things like “Come on, girl, you’ve got a deadline,” “Oh man, I’m really running late,” or “Why did I just say that,” throughout your day? But have you…
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Weird Words 3
Snookiepüppchen I admit right now that is not a real word. It’s something my husband made up. He’s always coming up with strange and supposedly endearing things to call me. This one is a combination of “snookie” or “snookums” and “püppchen.” The latter is German for “little doll.” I can understand “sweetie” and “cupcake” and…
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Giving Thanks
It’s that time of year when we are reminded to consider all the things for which we are grateful. I spend quite a bit of time throughout the year finding gratitude for the various aspects of my life. On most days, I tend more toward the glass half full end of the spectrum. But still,…
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Formatting Your Own Novel
I have written about proofreading your own manuscript. It’s difficult and time consuming and often frustrating. Well, dang, formatting your own novel is all that to the tenth degree. All the articles I’ve read have recommended hiring someone to format it for you. Now I know why. On the other hand, I’ve learned more about…
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What Makes a Writer Good
Boy, if I had the answer to that question, I’d be rich. I know what it is about the authors I enjoy reading. Or at least I think I know. Trying to quantify and qualify it is another matter. I sort of covered this in a post about the five things I look for in…
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Book Review: Physics of the Impossible
I have a fairly eclectic taste in books, so this isn’t really an off-the-wall read for me. Plus, I was a science nerd for all of my years in the educational system, so when I saw this book and read a bit of the first chapter, I knew I had to have it. This book…
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