Author Archives: Joanne Huspek

Don’t sit here unless you have a super absorbent towel. It’s the Monday morning after the San Francisco Writers Conference, and I’m sitting in a motel a couple of blocks from Ocean Beach. Because while downtown San Francisco is Disneyland … Continue reading

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I’m timing this post to be released when I’ll be on the road driving toward San Francisco. Depending on what time I leave the house (hopefully early enough to avoid Denver rush hour, slow time appears to be between 3-4 … Continue reading

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When it comes to creative pursuits (of which I have a few, and the list is growing), the old adage is true: Practice, practice, practice. No matter what you choose to do, you’ll find you won’t produce perfection on the … Continue reading

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…or not. I’m busy with my writing class and am a few hundred words away from my word count goal for the month, so instead of a blog post about writing, I am treating you to a first chapter I … Continue reading

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The best books not only have relatable characters you can fall in love with (or hate), they also must convey a sense of place. I think about The Hunger Games, a dystopian setting that is removed from today’s time, or … Continue reading

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I am happy to report that I have not fallen off the New Year resolution wagon – just yet. I’ve started a new online class, under the direction of Michelle Richmond. There are lots of very talented writers in the … Continue reading

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Let’s face it: December is always a ‘phew’ month for me. Nine times out of ten, I’m taking a breather from NaNoWriMo. This year I finished with days to spare, and started working on the first pass-through before November ended. … Continue reading

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