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New Year – New Ambition

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I am happy to report that I have not fallen off the New Year resolution wagon – just yet. I’ve started a new online class, under the direction of Michelle Richmond. There are lots of very talented writers in the … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo Day 12 Update

Posted by Joanne Huspek

We are up to Day 12 of the 2018 NaNoWriMo, and my total word count is just over 23,000 words. YAY! Applause! Confetti! This even after taking three and a half days off from writing. (I visited the great north … Continue reading →

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It’s October and Time to Pre-NaNoWriMo: Step One – Character Sketches

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Now that inspiration struck me like a lightning bolt on top of my head with regard to 2018 NaNoWriMo, it’s time to start pre-working aspects of the story. Because once November hits, it’s a mad rush to spew forth as … Continue reading →

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Back to Where It All Began

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I recently moved to Colorado, which is a homecoming of sorts. No, I wasn’t born here. I’m an Army brat, meaning we bounced around from state to state, wherever my dad was stationed. But when we landed here in Colorado … Continue reading →

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Currently Adding Depth

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I’m currently editing/revising my first draft of last year’s NaNoWriMo. As any writer who has participated in this WordFest can tell you, spewing the words is one thing, making a meal out of word salad is another altogether. Personally, my … Continue reading →

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Finds in the Library

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Here I am again, minimally writing and editing because I am majorly cleaning and decluttering. It’s still winter in the tundra (as far as I can tell, BRR…) but as soon as the temps warm up enough, the plants are … Continue reading →

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The Unraveling

Posted by Joanne Huspek

One thing I learned in the last few months: Starting something new is infinitely easier than taking something apart. Why did I think it would be different with a business? One we’ve spent three decades and more working in. There’s … Continue reading →

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