Seems we’re weathering a storm of popular, snarky Florida authors this last couple weeks. First it was Tim Dorsey’s continuing book tour, and now a visit from Carl Hiaasen, whose newest young adult novel “Chomp” comes out in March. His appearance kicks off this year’s Winter with the Writers series at Rollins College tomorrow (Feb.
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Will Writing Daily Blog Posts Help to Kick My Perfectionism?
For reasons I still don’t understand, I decided earlier today that I would participate in “NaBloPoMo” for the whole month of February. Yeah, let me spell that one out for you: National Blog Posting Month. You might already be familiar with NaNoWriMo, or “National Novel Writing Month”, which takes place in November. Nablopomo (oh, forget the
Ask LH: How Can I Release My Music Online So People Can Easily Find It?
Dear Lifehacker, I’d like to release some music I’ve made, but, for various reasons, I don’t want to go through a record company. What are my options? What are the best ways true music lovers can support my music directly rather than through a record company? Sincerely, Aspiring Musician Photo remixed from an original by Anirudh Koul. Dear Aspiring, Up
Celebrating My One Year Blogoversary With Business 2 Community
Today I celebrate my one year blogoversary with Business 2 Community. I’m pretty pumped about it! You see, a year ago, I was basically stuck. My last full-time teaching position had ended in 2009, and with education being in the state it’s in, I knew it was going to be difficult to find another one —
Better Than ‘Mass Effect’ Or ‘Halo’, ‘The Definity’ Is The Best Science …
Last night, I was up until 1AM inserting HTML italics tags into a Notepad document as part of the finishing touches on my book, The Definity. In the publishing world, I would’ve simply handed my manuscript off to someone else and let some creative director deal with all the nitty-gritty details in regards to book
Mary Robinette Kowal challenges you to write a letter a day in February
Mary Robinette Kowal challenges you to write a letter a day in February By Cory Doctorow at 9:00 am Tuesday, Jan 24 Mary Robinette Kowal sez, “I have a challenge for you. When was the last time you got a letter in the mail? December sees a lot of mail and you remember that
Busan Writing Group
This is a series introducing associations and clubs that expats can get involved in. This week, Expat Living spoke to Jenna Apollonia Hoag of Busan Writing Group. ― Ed. ● Name of Club: Busan Writing Group ● Location(s): Starbucks at Exit 10 of Seomyeon Station, Busan at 6 p.m. every Sunday ● Number of members: It varies. Some
Best-selling fantasy novel was born of theater training
The circus appears at night, without warning. From sunset to sunrise, the ethereal Cirque des Rêves is a circus like no other. Visitors to this 19th-century magical traveling circus amble
Writers Collaborative plans Westboro reading Jan. 29
WESTBORO Long hours with only your imagination, some caffeine and the keyboard. Life as a writer can sometimes be lonely. Last summer author Cheryl Cory reconnected with some old friends from way back in kindergarten who are also writers, and she reveled in the camaraderie. To keep that writerly kinship going, Cory and her friends decided to form
Worcester Writers Collaborative plans Westboro reading
WESTBORO Long hours with only your imagination, some caffeine and the keyboard. Life as a writer can sometimes be lonely. Last summer author Cheryl Cory reconnected with some old friends from way back in kindergarten who are also writers, and she reveled in the camaraderie. To keep that writerly kinship going, Cory and her friends decided to form
Young writers continue to astound
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Georgetown grad releases second novel
What would you do if five years of your memory were gone? Georgetown High School graduate Alexander DeLuca tackles this question in his latest novel, “The Extraordinary Tale Of Nicholas Pierce,” released earlier this month exclusively on Amazon. The book – which will be available in PDF and paperback format in March – tells the story of
Getting to the Corner of Luck and Hard Work
During the last few weeks, my young adult book has had a giddy-crazy burst of attention. In November and December I sent out query letters to literary agents about my book Freaks and the Revolution. Several wanted to read it. Last week, four offered to represent me and I made a choice between them. I have
A New Year’s bucket list
FORT WORTH, Tx. January 14, 2012 — January is almost half over. It reminds me of that old adage, “The older you get the faster time goes.” It’s hokey but it’s true. This reminds me that at this late date I still haven’t gotten around to writing my 2012 Top Ten List or resolutions for
A New Year’s Bucket List
FORT WORTH, Tx. January 14, 2012 — January is almost half over. It reminds me of that old adage, “The older you get the faster time goes.” It’s hokey but it’s true. This reminds me that at this late date I still haven’t gotten around to writing my 2012 Top Ten List or resolutions for
