Author Archives: Joanne Huspek

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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Today is the official last day of NaNoWriMo, and I hope everyone who participated this year either completed the challenge or made a valiant effort. After all, it’s the effort that counts. I was on friggin’ fire this year! I … Continue reading

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We are up to Day 12 of the 2018 NaNoWriMo, and my total word count is just over 23,000 words. YAY! Applause! Confetti! This even after taking three and a half days off from writing. (I visited the great north … Continue reading

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