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Picture books, protagonists, and the wonder that is Kevin Henkes – Part 3 | Write Fiercely
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May 10, 2013. Picture books, protagonists, and the wonder that is Kevin Henkes – Part 3. In parts 1 and 2, I shared the beginning of an essay about the apparent lapse Kevin Henkes had in keeping to the cardinal rule of letting the protagonist solve his or her own problem. I was perplexed by the emotional resonance of his stories, and wondered how this was achieved. Here’s the last part of my essay:. In Sheila Rae, The Brave,. And Sheila Rae, The Brave. 8211; it’s a great post! Henkes, Kevin. Owen. New Yo...
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Ink Slingin Samurai: February 2014
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Monday, February 10, 2014. Radical Approaches to Writing Pt. 3. Has started to debunk the idea that the two hemispheres of our brains do separate or independent tasks. Image from www.wallpaperhi.com. Neuroscientists like Kara D. Federmeier has found that the brain is much more dynamically linked than we ever suspected. Federmeier asserts that the two sides of the brain actually work in tandem, through unified partnerships, to get things done. Essentially, neuroscience is finding that the brain breaks up ...
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Ink Slingin Samurai: October 2013
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Monday, October 28, 2013. Chrysalis and Entropy: A Celebration of Adolescence. I have a monthly Google calendar reminder to check on several interesting children's/YA publishing industry related blogs. Actually, I have many calendar reminders set to pretty much boss me around day-to-day and month-to-month. Many of the tasks I set up on a revolving basis are treats. Like writing 2,000 words each day. I love that one and it pops up first thing every morning at 8 am. And it made me clap and cheer! Books tha...
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Ink Slingin Samurai: Chrysalis and Entropy: A Celebration of Adolescence
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Monday, October 28, 2013. Chrysalis and Entropy: A Celebration of Adolescence. I have a monthly Google calendar reminder to check on several interesting children's/YA publishing industry related blogs. Actually, I have many calendar reminders set to pretty much boss me around day-to-day and month-to-month. Many of the tasks I set up on a revolving basis are treats. Like writing 2,000 words each day. I love that one and it pops up first thing every morning at 8 am. And it made me clap and cheer! Books tha...
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Ink Slingin Samurai: Radical Approaches to Writing Pt. 3
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Monday, February 10, 2014. Radical Approaches to Writing Pt. 3. Has started to debunk the idea that the two hemispheres of our brains do separate or independent tasks. Image from www.wallpaperhi.com. Neuroscientists like Kara D. Federmeier has found that the brain is much more dynamically linked than we ever suspected. Federmeier asserts that the two sides of the brain actually work in tandem, through unified partnerships, to get things done. Essentially, neuroscience is finding that the brain breaks up ...
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Ink Slingin Samurai: About Me
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In brief, I am a writer. Specifically, a novelist. Additionally, a work for hire writer and editor. Yeah, that's right. A freelancer. Or, as I prefer to be called, a word-wielding warrior! I write daily, diligently, ritualistically, passionately, and preferably for children and young adults. I live in the side of a gingerbread mountain in southern Colorado, where bald eagles, hawks, and magpies (who think they are just as majestically fierce as hawks and eagles) swoop and dive outside my windows. I p...
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Ink Slingin Samurai: November 2013
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Friday, November 15, 2013. 23,000 words into National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and I have to say I'm feeling pretty good. True, I am about 2,000 words behind today's target of 25,000 words, but I know I'll catch up. After all, I had one very busy weekend and a few very strenuous days at work which put me 3,000 words behind by Sunday, but I caught up. The first week feels great. Most writers hit well over the daily targets. They fist-pump until they contract a mild case of carpal tunnel. Despite al...
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Ink Slingin Samurai: Moving Right Along
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Monday, October 13, 2014. This blog has moved! Like Kermit and Fozzy in the old Studebaker, I'm moving right along (doog-a-doon doog-a-doon). To keep up with all the fun, point your browser to jynnemason.com. Getting there is half the fun; come share it with me! Hansels and Gretels Get E-crumbs. Guest Post: Danica Davidson on Writing Merchandise Tie-In Children's Books. Books for the next four years. A great wealth of Expanse news, not all of which I can share. Zach Hively Write. Drink. Snark.
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Ink Slingin Samurai: August 2013
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Wednesday, August 21, 2013. How to Write with Forks and Spoons. I had a writer's epiphany. So, I'm heading home, all amped up with leftover ki, feeling harmonious with everything - admittedly, I'm in an absorbent and impressionable state of mind. I'm listening to American Routes. On the local public radio station. Pat's story comprises a portion of the second hour on the show called. Guitar Heroes: Pat Martino and Ben Hall.". Jump to about a half-hour in, unless you want to groove to the whole show.).
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Ink Slingin Samurai: Fighting Writer's Plaque
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Friday, November 15, 2013. 23,000 words into National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and I have to say I'm feeling pretty good. True, I am about 2,000 words behind today's target of 25,000 words, but I know I'll catch up. After all, I had one very busy weekend and a few very strenuous days at work which put me 3,000 words behind by Sunday, but I caught up. The first week feels great. Most writers hit well over the daily targets. They fist-pump until they contract a mild case of carpal tunnel. Despite al...