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Critique is a Writer’s Best Friend

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I’ve been scribbling furiously and typing to the point of renewed carpal tunnel syndrome for the last three years in an attempt to put my ideas into novel-length words. The tally? Two finished, two in various states of disrepair and … Continue reading →

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Giddy with Excitement

Posted by Joanne Huspek

because I placed honorable mention in the recent Query Tracker contest. I spent all day yesterday ya-hooing, smiling, emailing people I know to gloat, posting the above link on my Facebook page, and smiling some more. Now it’s time to … Continue reading →

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I’m Afraid I’m Going to Have to Enter Some Contests This Year

Posted by Joanne Huspek

KidLit Contest I’m feverishly working on Acorns and Oaks, and will submit my first 500 words wherever a contest may be.

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Flash Fiction

Posted by Joanne Huspek

This month’s been busy, unfortunately not in the world of crafting words. That’s because Real Life beckons and who can ignore the stylistic rantings of getting the bills paid? In the meantime I’ve tinkered with a couple of new short … Continue reading →

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Why Am I Doing This?

Posted by Joanne Huspek

My daughter posed the question when we were out to dinner Friday night. As a person still in her teens, she sees everything her parents do as either 1. stupid, thus embarrassing, 2. not stylish, thus embarrassing, 3. unnecessary, thus … Continue reading →

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The First Post

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I am setting this WordPress page up as a preliminary outing before setting up my blog www.joannehuspek.com. I have always been a writer, and I’ve spent the last two years toiling tirelessly. (That’s not true. I’m surprised I have time … Continue reading →

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