Category Archives: people

Let’s Clear The Air: Editing is a Bitch

Posted by Joanne Huspek

My New Year writing resolution would be going quite swimmingly, except for the fact that I’m editing (for the seventh time) Finding Cadence. I signed up for a mentor’s class at Savvy Author, and received the final edit back mid-December. … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year! Some Sadness… Now Get Back to Work!

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I’ve been hit by a case of the lazies, and it’s only January 4. So this is my announcement that as soon as I post this, I’m going back to editing. In the meantime, here’s the scoop: I’ve been successfully … Continue reading →

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Nothing Could Be More Perfect Than This Stolen Post

Posted by Joanne Huspek

This lovely missive was in my email inbox today, from Michael Larsen of the San Francisco Writers Conference. The sentiments expressed are perfect not only for writers, but for anyone who wishes to live a more perfect life. Thank you, … Continue reading →

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Regrets and Resolutions: A Writer’s End of Year

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I honestly don’t understand how some published authors are so prolific. Especially mind boggling are those who have small children, businesses or day jobs, health problems, and the like. My life (especially the last few months) is at times so … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo Brief Tip #3: It’s Not a Race Against Others!

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Sorry for the week of absence, but my father doesn’t turn 80 every day. I had to go to Colorado to celebrate. Back to NaNoWriMo: It’s been a wild NaNo this month. The first time I tried (in 2007 I … Continue reading →

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Critique and Rejection

Posted by Joanne Huspek

How apropos that this article from Query Tracker landed in my email inbox today. What do they call it? Kismet? A couple of days ago, I received a critique on the YA story I’ve been working on forever. I had … Continue reading →

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What to Do When You’re Asked to Review but You Just Can’t

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Life is good. Not only do I write, but I also read. And not only do I read [a lot], but I write reviews, especially if the story is a particularly moving one. Since I’m kinda-sorta known for such things, … Continue reading →

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