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SQUEE! Novel Rocket Contest News

Posted by Joanne Huspek

A few months ago, I submitted the new and improved (although not quite perfect) Finding Cadence into the Novel Rocket Contest. Win or lose, an edit was part of the contest. I didn’t figure to win. Let’s face it: I … Continue reading →

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When You *Hate* Your Characters

Posted by Joanne Huspek

It’s hard to believe (since life is throwing more hard balls at me, especially now), but I’m working on the sequel to Virtually Yours, which I’ve tentatively titled Virtually Yours Forever (or VY4ever). Sorry, no tentative covers…yet. A week ago, … Continue reading →

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When “I Can Do That” Meets Cold, Hard Reality

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I might be a writer, but I spent a good portion of last week at the Ann Arbor Art Fair, in the Michigan Silversmith Guild booth. Why? Well, in addition to creating worlds in my head, I also enjoy making … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour with Simon Lipson, Song in the Wrong Key

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I’m proud to host this tour today! I’m reading Song in the Wrong Key by Simon Lipson, a wry look at one Englishman’s life. Michael Kenton is a middle-aged man living in middle-class comfort with wife Lisa and daughters Millie … Continue reading →

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Using Pinterest In Your Writing

Posted by Joanne Huspek

It is honestly too hot and uncomfortable to do any “serious” writing, so I’m filling the void with fun. Writers, especially lazy ones like me, need all the help they can get. Believe me, I’m a huge fan of tools … Continue reading →

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Another One Bites the Dust, and Young Adults

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Yesterday afternoon, I penned yet another “The End” to pages and pages of manuscript. In celebration, I looked up a great tune…and made myself a margarita. Here’s the video, sorry, but I did not take a photo of the margarita. … Continue reading →

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My Current WIP is a Crazy Quilt

Posted by Joanne Huspek

The past few days have been crazy! Nuts! Actually, the past few months have been brutal, but I’m trying to concentrate on recent history. As a result of the chaos, my writing schedule and modus operandi for finding time to … Continue reading →

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