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Query Critique Contest Winner!

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Congratulations to Vicki Lane, who won a query + 2-page critique from agent extraordinaire, Rebecca Strauss! You’ll be contacted soon with the details : ) Also, stop by Allie Larkin’s website for lots of details on her book tour adventures and tons of STAY reviews! What are you reading this summer? I just finished a [...]

Day 3 in NYC: Meeting My Literary Agent!

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My last day in NYC was sort of like a dream. I met my literary agent. I’ve thought of that moment so many times over the past three years. I walked from the 33rd Street station to the office and paused for a second before crossing the street. I glanced up to the left and [...]

Revisions: 3 Lessons Learned

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I am so grateful for the two vases of flowers sitting on my desk. They lift my spirits and remind me to stay present each time I see them. Thank you, super-cool-boss-couple and Shelly (my amazing step-mom) and Dad. A week ago today, I found out the good news and got started with revisions. This [...]

Spring in Charm City

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Some things I heart about Spring… Opening the bedroom windows at night, walks in Hampden, longer days, happy cats sitting in the open windows, dinners on our back porch, Waverly Farmer’s Market, my husband and baby niece’s birthdays and the list goes on…Does the first glimpse of Spring feel this good every year? My WordPress [...]

Like a Fresh Coat of Paint

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I decided to get creative last night and turn my website/blog from dismal to delightful. I’m quite pleased with the result! Photo collage is one of my favorite things in the world, so I smile every time I see my new header, which is filled with things I love. I also adore the colored lights [...]

Kitschy Inspiration & Road Trips

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This is yet another reason why I love my neighborhood. How could I resist taking a picture of this lovely Hampden front yard? These are the kinds of scenes that spark my imagination for future characters and settings. I snapped this picture while walking to the post office last week. I’ve stayed true to my [...]