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The Story Within The Story

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I come from a very large family, with lots of siblings and even more cousins. Even though my sisters and brother and I shared the same parents (and my cousins the same grandparents), our view of our collective upbringing varies … Continue reading →

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Shot Down in Flames and Archives

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Let me preface this post by inserting this: Of course, this particular song about being shot down in flames has absolutely nothing to do with writing, querying, rewriting, the publishing world, or literary agents. It’s an awfully happy song about … Continue reading →

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“I Suck!” and Other Naggy Negatives

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Wow, what a busy last couple of weeks! First a trip to Colorado for my brother-in-law’s memorial and interment at Ft. Logan National Cemetery in Denver. This might have been a quick trip back to see the old home town, … Continue reading →

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The Elvis Costello Method of Novel Writing

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Yesterday was Mother’s Day, but it was also Sunday, and since my children are half a country away – therefore, unlikely to surprise me with a visit, laden with Godiva and flowers – I decided it was time to clean … Continue reading →

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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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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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