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With Real Life to Contend With, How Can You NOT Write?

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Once, two, maybe three years ago, I suffered from a case of Lack of Writing. I refuse to call the inability to string a series coherent sentences outlining character and plot ‘writer’s block’ – I wasn’t blocked as much as … Continue reading →

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An Omen: When Your Dog Soils Your Query

Posted by Joanne Huspek

It’s a beautiful Sunday in the neighborhood, and while the sun shines and the temperatures are mild, I figured I would get up early and finish weeding and planting my vegetable garden. I made significant progress yesterday and want to … Continue reading →

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Real Life Bulldozer

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I have to admit this, but as a writer, I’ve been really bad. No, really, really bad. (Note the use of that adverb. It’s doubled, italicized, and bolded for a reason.) In fact, I’m almost a non-writer. I won’t go … Continue reading →

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Writing and The Art of the Metal Scrap Pile

Posted by Joanne Huspek

In addition to writing – like I have time for other pursuits – I also create jewelry. It started out a simple diversion with pretty beads, but has now grown into a monster of another color. I love rocks and … Continue reading →

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Setting My Baby Free – Or, It’s Query Time (Again)

Posted by Joanne Huspek

On a cold day in February in 2007, I walked north along Ocean Beach in San Francisco and snapped the photo that now resides as the header of this blog. (It’s also a framed poster over my bed, where it … Continue reading →

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What’s In a Name? Just About Everything!

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Funny this article came through my email blast today, regarding naming your characters. Just in time, right when I needed it. (As an aside: “Grayson?” Are you kidding me? I would have never come up with such a name. George, … Continue reading →

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Readers: Are They the Exception or the Norm?

Posted by Joanne Huspek

The one thing I enjoy about the San Francisco Writers Conference are the contests. Yes, I enter, and yes, I’ve had mixed results, but that’s the whole point. How will you know if you’ll win or not unless you try? … Continue reading →

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