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Looking Back (and Underground) for Ideas

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I’ve always been a writer, starting before kindergarten when my mother gave me a pencil and a scrap of paper. Sometimes writing comes easily, when I can sit and spew forever and a day. Other times it would be the … Continue reading →

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The Conundrum of a (Somewhat) Dissatisfying Ending

Posted by Joanne Huspek

My husband and I don’t watch most “network” TV. We are totally unaware of anything new or trendy or hot or with it. With the possible exception of crime shows on HLN or ID (and of course, Snapped on OWN … Continue reading →

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Writing Every Day

Posted by Joanne Huspek

If you believe I do that (easily), I’ve got a huge piece of commercial property on the east side of Detroit I would love to gift you. But, it’s not enough to tell yourself that every day (I do), you … Continue reading →

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The Hazards of San Francisco

Posted by Joanne Huspek

This is not a slam. Dude, I love San Francisco! I spent a third of the month of February in San Francisco. First, to visit my son (it’s always reassuring to know that 50% of the offspring is still in … Continue reading →

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San Francisco Writers Conference – 2017 Edition

Posted by Joanne Huspek

It’s been a week since I’ve returned from San Francisco, partly to visit one of the offspring, and partly because the middle of February is time for the San Francisco Writers Conference, held at the incredibly luxurious Intercontinental Mark Hopkins. … Continue reading →

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Gift Ideas for Writers

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Have a writer in your life? Want to encourage them in their endeavors? Christmas is coming up quickly, but there is still time to get that perfect gift for your writer friend/relative. Have no funds? You really don’t need to … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo Week Four and the End

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Hope everyone had a gorge-ous Thanksgiving! (Okay, that was lame.) I’m happy to announce that this year’s NaNoWriMo was completed last Friday. Can I get some applause here? Champagne, maybe? Yes, despite my life, my work, the election, Thanksgiving, an … Continue reading →

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