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As writers sometimes we're not the best to be objective when it comes to our hard work. Seeking out a professional editor as a pair of second eyes is always recommended.
I'm thrilled to announce the opening of Pen Perfect Associates.
For more in...
A few years ago, a budding writer emailed me looking for advice on how to break into the profession.
"Do you think the world has room for one more writer?" he asked.
Let me tell you what I told him.
Read the full article HERE
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- Are you an Author, Reader, Publisher, Editor, Agent or Other?
- I am an award-winning and multi-published author and editor.
- Do You Have A Website?
- My main website that includes all of my award-winning sites and newsletters, along with information on my books and other activities for writers is:
http://www.leaschizas.com
- About Me:
- Some call me Mother Hen because I badger them to complete their writing projects, hover over them like a mom, but I'm sure they call me other sweet names, as well.
I love helping writers in any way I can.
- Do you have a blog site?
- http://thewritingjungle.blogspot.com/
- Favorite Books:
- Without giving away my age, I love the Harry Potter series, Eragon, most of Stephen King's books, Nora Roberts, Robert Ludlum, and many new authors in the bookstores right now.
- Favorite Bookstores on land or cyberspace
- Chapters. They probably think I own shares with the amount of time I spend there.
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Pen Perfect Associates
As writers sometimes we're not the best to be objective when it comes to our hard work. Seeking out a professional editor as a pair of second eyes is always recommended.
I'm thrilled to announce the opening of Pen Perfect Associates.
For more info click here.… Continue
I'm thrilled to announce the opening of Pen Perfect Associates.
For more info click here.… Continue
Posted on November 21, 2009 at 6:00pm —
Room for One More? by Betty Dobson
A few years ago, a budding writer emailed me looking for advice on how to break into the profession.
"Do you think the world has room for one more writer?" he asked.
Let me tell you what I told him.
Read the full article HERE
"Do you think the world has room for one more writer?" he asked.
Let me tell you what I told him.
Read the full article HERE
Posted on June 26, 2009 at 11:32am —
Writing for Children?
Like in adult books, kids books need a compelling storyline to keep their attention. Remember, the little guy's don't have the same patience as an adult to weave through chapter after chapter to find out what the book is about, or when the action is going to begin, or find out who the character is.
It's the emotional connection to characters that thrill and excite them, stepping into their shoes and pretending they are they hero or heroine.
To read the rest please go… Continue
It's the emotional connection to characters that thrill and excite them, stepping into their shoes and pretending they are they hero or heroine.
To read the rest please go… Continue
Posted on April 18, 2009 at 12:33pm —
The January 2009 Muse Marquee now published
The Muse Marquee
Contents:
Mother Hen's Bin: Stay Positive
Muselings: Interview with Christine Harris
Up From Down Under: Take a Break – Part 1
Worlds Apart: The World of Festivals and Rituals
The Written Word: Consider a Flashback
January 2009 Flashers: Turning Point by Dawn Boeder Johnson
January 2009 Poets Page: Winter’s Silver Veil by Nancy Tufts
Flash Fiction Contest: Get the Scoop!
The Muse Marquee Blog: We're excited to announce ou… Continue
Contents:
Mother Hen's Bin: Stay Positive
Muselings: Interview with Christine Harris
Up From Down Under: Take a Break – Part 1
Worlds Apart: The World of Festivals and Rituals
The Written Word: Consider a Flashback
January 2009 Flashers: Turning Point by Dawn Boeder Johnson
January 2009 Poets Page: Winter’s Silver Veil by Nancy Tufts
Flash Fiction Contest: Get the Scoop!
The Muse Marquee Blog: We're excited to announce ou… Continue
Posted on January 23, 2009 at 6:13pm —
Most influential woman of 2009-Please vote
There are 20 amazing women nominated to move on to the top 10 list of most influential women to follow in 2009.
I'd like to ask if you guys can please hop on over to Kat's blog:
http://katrinawampler.wordpress.com/
If you're not shy, leave a comment as to why you voted for the lady of your choice. If voting for me, my name is Lea Schizas. :) Deadline is Sunday for voting so please hop on over now.
Thank you
Lea
I'd like to ask if you guys can please hop on over to Kat's blog:
http://katrinawampler.wordpress.com/
If you're not shy, leave a comment as to why you voted for the lady of your choice. If voting for me, my name is Lea Schizas. :) Deadline is Sunday for voting so please hop on over now.
Thank you
Lea
Posted on January 3, 2009 at 1:41pm —
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Time Out for Kindle Reading
Our local library has 8 kindles available for its patrons. The DH and I both got on the waiting list, mainly so I could use one. His number was reached and we picked up the kindle on Sunday afternoon. Now I've got a kindle to read for 2 weeks! So far I'm really loving it, especially the current book I'm reading, My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult.What about you? Do you own a kindle? Or, have you tried someone else's? Would you like to?
Who's Doing Cyber Monday?
I'm very carefully going to check out the Cyber Monday deals. I have a few items in mind that I plan to buy, but it would be very nice if they'd go on sale and save me some money. I won't be spending much. Can't afford to do so this year.What about you?
Did You Shop on Black Friday?
There's still time to take the poll to the left about what you ate at Thanksgiving.About Black Friday -
The DH despises mob scenes, but my brother and I do love the adventure of shopping on Black Friday. We weren't courageous enough to get up at the crack of dawn, though, so we did miss out on a few goodies, like the snuglee blankets and pots and pans sets at Menards, and some other items. I did manage to get some work gloves at almost 50 cents each pair, and a boot/shoe dryer which sounded interesting and was less than $9.00. The biggest extravagance there was this turntable with MP3 encoding/AM FM radio combination thing, but that was only $49.00, which isn't too bad. I didn't go for any of the high ticket items.
I didn't do too bad, but do have some Staples rebates to send in. They're pretty easy to do online, so I don't mind doing them. I bought some USB flash drives, batteries, and CD rewrites there.
I also bought a reversible light grey, almost white bubble coat and some grey boots at Walmart, both items $7.00 each, which I plan to use walking Rascal.
What about you? Did you shop on Black Friday? If so, what kind of deals did you get?
So, this year I was pretty practical, but it was still fun and I did get a few things I hadn't expected to find.
What about you? Did you shop on Black Friday? If so, what kind of finds did you get?
Did you eat any of these foods at Thanksgiving dinner?
Since it's a busy time and an eating time, here's an easy poll to take in the left column. It's okay to pick multiple answers as long as they don't conflict. You can also leave a comment about a particularly favorite dish, if you wish.Morgan
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Blessings,
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I've recently begun a Teen Mentorship yahoo group with several experienced writers on board to help our teens as they register and join.
And now I need to begin setting up the Muse Online Writers Conference to take place in October. Thank god I'm a woman and can multi-task. :)
We just hosted a one day affair with Dindy Robinson, publisher of Swimming Kangaroo Books and her authors and had a great time reading their excerpts and getting to know one another.
Congratulations on your book contracts. You are one busy lady. Welcome to Book Place. I hope you have a great time here & be sure to tell all your friends about us.
Morgan Mandel
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