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I’m BAAAcck! I’m Back in the Saddle Again

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Ebbs and tides. This is life, and this is the writing life. They say once you know how to ride a bicycle, you can always get on one and ride away into the sunset. I’m not sure I want to … Continue reading →

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To Borrow a Line from My Other Blog: It’s My Pity Party and I’ll Cry if I Want To

Posted by Joanne Huspek

The one good thing about being a writer: You get to make up all kinds of stuff in your head, transfer it to the written word, and glory in your obvious gift of converting language into entertainment. The one bad … Continue reading →

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The Dreaded Re-Write Strikes Again… and Again

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Last week, I sent no query letters out for the review of discerning agents. Why? Well, after letting a couple (three, four) writers read the first chapter of VIRTUALLY YOURS, I decided it needed more PoP! more ZiNg! A better … Continue reading →

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Things to Do While You’re Waiting for Your Rejection Email

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Even though my queries are shooting through cyberspace at the pace of two a week, the responses are slow in return. Not complaining, mind you. At this rate, I figure I’ll run out of agents long before the rejection letters, … Continue reading →

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A New Experiment

Posted by Joanne Huspek

As if I didn’t have enough to do, I have decided to try a new experiment in writing. Actually, I’m taking advantage of my renewed vigor after attending the San Francisco Writers Conference. I love attending this conference, because afterward … Continue reading →

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No News is Good News? and Blasting Away

Posted by Joanne Huspek

No word yet on the novel (Finding Cadence) sent to the esteemed Alan Rinzler, but I suppose that’s to be considered. The book needs a lot of work, and he’s likely flummoxed over it. In the meantime, I’ve put Virtually … Continue reading →

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San Francisco Writers Conference Recap

Posted by Joanne Huspek

WOW. That’s all I could say for three days. However, now that the conference is over and I’ve marinated overnight, I’m ready to post my afterthoughts on this great event. Even though I didn’t win the fiction contest, I was … Continue reading →

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