Category: Confessions of a Writing Freak

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E-readers V.S. Books

I’m not sure why this is an argument. I think both have their pros and cons. As an avid reader who was reading long before e-readers and the internet as we know it existed. Heck cell phones and computers in homes weren’t even an everyday thing yet. I know I’m dating myself but I think…
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My Favorite Things Software Edition

I’ve tried a lot of writing software. I was happy using Microsoft Word until they discontinued the version of Microsoft office I was using. Unfortunately, that left me in a lurch to not only find a document writer replacement, but I needed to replace my spread sheet stuff and basically my office suite. I didn’t…
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My Favorite Things Office Edition 

My vertical mouse. I adore this mouse and will never be without one again. Due to years of knitting, crafting, and typing, I have developed carpal tunnel. This mouse has been amazing for reducing my issues and making more productive. It’s mighty hard to do computer work when each click causes pain. This is the…
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What my workspace looks like…

My desk… it’s interesting how we use our desks. I’ll be honest, it looks nothing like what it used to when I first got my rig. I admit my set-up isn’t typical. I have a sit stand desk on casters and a chair and a half so I can sit cross-legged and not have to…
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What are Your Pet Peeves about Writing?

I don’t have that many, honestly. Though I admit I hold myself to a higher standard than others when it comes to my writing.  Sometimes I write in a mix of America English and British English. I admit it’s due to how many people I converse with across the pond and the fact that I’ve…
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What is the Craziest Thing You’ve Done for Research?

What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done in the name of research… Usually most of my research is done on Google. However, if you asked Mr. V… I’ve been known to ask him for help at times. Especially when writing any action scene, be it a fight, dance, or even… sex. I want to…
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What is Inspiration and what Inspires You?

People often ask me how I stay inspired. It made me curious because I understand the feeling of being inspired. But I’ve never really put that feeling into words. So off to the Oxford dictionary I went. Inspiration: The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially something creative. Great job Oxford,…
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My Writing Process (an unofficial account)

I remember mentioning that I should probably do a blog post on my writing process. How do I start a story? I usually hear or see something that does a spin off in my mind. Sometimes it’s a song or someone tells me a story about themselves. That is actually my favorite type of story.…
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Legacy- The Beginning Book Review

The first thing I realized about this book was that it was a different type of book. We’ve had books where you go back in time, recalling memories or a character dreaming of the past. Both of these things happen here but also there are new characters brought in which live in… different time periods.…
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A Day in the Life of a Writer

What my days really look like vs what I want my days to look like. In an ideal world my morning would never ever start late. I tried not to snicker as I wrote that but I couldn’t help it. Quite frankly every morning has started late recently. My own fault really for staying up…
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