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Thursday’s Children, aka Just Another Day in the Caribbean, aka Zombies of...

Nothing thrilling ever really happens here. I know that’s disappointing, since those of you who know where I live are probably imagining all sorts of crazy tropical adventures. Hunks in man-kinis...

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Thursday’s Children: To the Pain

  When I was seventeen, I got in a really bad car crash. It was my third in less than a year, and ultimately, the straw that broke the insurance company’s back. But more on that later… The weird thing...

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Thursday’s Children: Inspired by Kind Words

First off, let me just say I’m sorry for coming so late to the party, and for being such a rule breaker. When I was in grade school, this used to drive my teachers absolutely nuts. So if I haven’t...

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Thursday’s Children 3/7/13: Inspired by Originality

Inspired by Originality (Or lack thereof) Writers complain about a lot of things. Some might say that it’s an important part of what we do. Dickens liked to complain about class inequality. Hemingway...

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Thursday’s Children 3.14: Inspired by Desperation

Dear Friends, I’m afraid today’s post is more like a cry for help than an inspirational and/or amusing rant. The gist is this: I’m attending a conference at the end of April–about which I am very,...

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Thursday’s Children 3/21/13 – Inspired by Rejection

As most writers know, rejection is a very large–and very important–part of what we do. For me, it’s actually (and I know this is going to sound totally insane) one of my favorite parts. Not because I...

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Thursday’s Children 3/28/13: Inspired by Those Who Went Before Me

Someday, when I’ve “made it,” or heck, even when I’m just a little bit more banged up from experience… I hope to be one of those writers who uses her talents and experiences for good. If I ever earn...

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Thursday’s Children 4.4.13: Inspired by Music [VIDEO]

We’ve already talked about how music can inspire us to write better, longer, more vividly…how it can help silence the myriad voices of self-doubt in our heads long enough to allow pure, unadulterated...

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Thursday’s Children 4/11: Inspired by Moving On

Disclaimer: It’s ridiculous how often I find myself equating writing with dating. But just when I think I’ve exhausted every clichéd romantic analogy, another one rolls up in an Oldsmobile Cutlass and...

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Thursday’s Children 4.18: Inspired by Fear

A couple of days ago, I had an incident with a rat that gave me the most horrible nightmares.* Every time I woke up, I felt like my heart was being clenched by some giant, invisible fist. And no...

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Thursday’s Children 4.25: Inspired by the “Better” Half

CAUTION: Extreme Mush Alert!!! This doesn’t happen with me often. I promise. But since today is a special occasion, I’m gonna take a second to be wildly romantic (not to mention gooey) and post...

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Thursday’s Children 5/2: Inspired by #NECRWA

There’s only one word in the English language that can fully describe this year’s NECRWA conference in all its glory. And that word, is EPIC. I realize I’m not the first person to say this–nor,...

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Thursday’s Children 5/16: That’s What She Said. (Or, “I’m too sexy for this...

I was going to write a post about SEX. But then something came up. (No punnuendo intended.) And the something that came up so perfectly grasped the point of this post, (Definite punnuendo here) That I...

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WOW! I won! (Kind of…anyway, my mom says I’ll always be a winner to her, so….)

So I entered this short story contest a while back, which I promptly forgot about until a couple of weeks ago. But anyway, it turns out I made the top 10! Booyah! Here was my entry: You, I Could’ve...

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Thursday’s Children 5/23: Inspired by Places

Today’s TC post comes in the form of a story board. (Of “borrowed” GIFs) Disclaimer: I don’t own any of these pictures and I make zero money from this site, yada yada blah blah please don’t sue me....

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BREAKING NEWS

Also, did I mention that I’m judging a pitch contest next month? Because I am. So. Excited! News HERE Contest website HERE Calling all pitch virgins!!! *Cracks Whip* PREPARE TO BE SCHOOLED.

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Thursday’s Children 5/30: Inspired by Absence

Sorry friends, I’m still traveling in the good ol’ US of A. But I want y’all to know that absence does indeed make the heart grow fonder. (This is my kitty, who I also miss TERRIBLY.) I love you and...

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Thursday’s Children 6.6.13: Inspired by A Red Wedding

Not this kind… But this kind. (If you’ve been living under a rock for the past week, here’s what I’m talking about. Go ahead and catch up. I’ll wait.) If you’re too impatient/lazy to click on the link...

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Thursday’s Children 6.13.13: Inspired by Procrastination…and Maddeningly...

Today, I have just one piece of writing advice: If you ever want to finish another book, DO NOT download this game. That is all. (At least until I beat this damn level….) WordPress.com Powered by...

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Thursday’s Children 6/20/13: Inspired by the Abandoned

You know how I’m always blogging about the perilous allure of original ideas? Those little bastard darlings that seem so promising…so perfect at first glance, but which inevitably end up stalling and...

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