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When the Muse Strikes . . .: Never Underestimate the Power of a Female Biker
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When the Muse Strikes . . . Monday, November 01, 2010. Never Underestimate the Power of a Female Biker. So, battery problem solved, but the bike still wouldn't start. It's a relatively new bike (I bought it new in Fall '08) and it doesn't have many miles on it. I ride it often, but to Daytona and back is the farthest I've ridden in one trip. So I really didn't think my problem could be anything major, something I couldn't solve on my own with a little research. My visit to that particular shop was my last.
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When the Muse Strikes . . .: RESCUING OLIVIA Kindle edition FREE until midnight March 8!
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When the Muse Strikes . . . Thursday, March 07, 2013. RESCUING OLIVIA Kindle edition FREE until midnight March 8! I spread the word everywhere else, but I realized I forgot to post it here! Short but sweet: the Kindle edition of RESCUING OLIVIA. Is FREE - that's right - FREE! Through midnight on Friday, March 8, 2013! Grab it while you can! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Florida, United States. View my complete profile. Become a Fan on FACEBOOK. Life's a Beach (our rental house). The Page 69 Test.
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When the Muse Strikes . . .: Torn Between Two Lovers
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When the Muse Strikes . . . Wednesday, March 30, 2011. Torn Between Two Lovers. Joseph Arellano of the San Francisco Book Review asked me to write an essay about the trials and tribulations of being an author. For me, it's the constant pull between my two professional loves - law and writing. Here's the full essay. In The Back Page section of the San Francisco Book Review. Hope you enjoy! San Francisco Book Review. When you said you seldom blog, you really meant it! Great article, love! ALONE TOGETHER, b...
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When the Muse Strikes . . .: A "Must Read" for Writers
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When the Muse Strikes . . . Tuesday, May 24, 2011. A "Must Read" for Writers. Nuf said . . . The Business Rusch: Writing Like It's 1999. Thanks to the writers over at Novelists, Inc. for pointing me to Kristine's blog. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Florida, United States. Author of the legal thrillers KEEP NO SECRETS and TELL NO LIES, and the psychological thriller RESCUING OLIVIA. I write novels that combine the suspense of thrillers with the drama of human relationships. View my complete profile.
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When the Muse Strikes . . .: From Kindergarten Cop to College Mom
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When the Muse Strikes . . . Saturday, December 04, 2010. From Kindergarten Cop to College Mom. A few months ago I started writing a new column called "Julie's Slice of Life" in. Lake Mary Life Magazine. Julie's Slice of Life: From Kindergarten Cop to College Mom*. My agent asks, referring to my next book. I'd call myself bronze, at best. I'm lucky if I write a first draft in fifteen months. Two years is more realistic. It's summer," I say. "Hard to get any writing done when the kids are home.". I should ...
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When the Muse Strikes . . .: RESCUING OLIVIA a Top Ten Pick!
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When the Muse Strikes . . . Monday, December 20, 2010. RESCUING OLIVIA a Top Ten Pick! Bookreporter.com reviewer L. Dean Murphy named RESCUING OLIVIA one of his Top Ten Reads for 2010! Here's the link to his (and other Bookreporter.com reviewers') Top Ten picks. If youre going to continue to write with such intelligent awareness of your characters nuances AND hook all of that to rockin plots, youre just going to have to get used to being on folks Good Books lists. Youre certainly on mine! The Page 69 Test.
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When the Muse Strikes . . .: Barnes & Noble General Fiction Online Book Club
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When the Muse Strikes . . . Wednesday, October 27, 2010. Barnes and Noble General Fiction Online Book Club. During the month of November, the Barnes and Noble General Fiction Online Book Club will read and discuss RESCUING OLIVIA. I'll be joining the discussion to hear what readers have to say and answer questions. Hope you'll join in! Click here for the reading schedule, and for links. Labels: Barnes and Noble Book Club. Ill be there.xoxo. Great choice by B&N! They picked a good one! Hope you enjoy TNL!
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When the Muse Strikes . . .: The "2012" Post - Yes, I'm Still Here
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When the Muse Strikes . . . Tuesday, December 04, 2012. The "2012" Post - Yes, I'm Still Here. Those who follow my blog (I've been so remiss in posting, there may not be any left! Will be among the first to get the word regarding. The long-awaited sequel to. The announcement is coming very, very soon, so stay tuned! Signing up for my mailing list. Is a surefire way of hearing the latest news about the release, too. You don't see those too often in Florida! Happy Holidays and all that jazz! Life's a Beach...
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When the Muse Strikes . . .: My New Year's Resolution: to Keep No Secrets . . .
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When the Muse Strikes . . . Tuesday, January 01, 2013. My New Year's Resolution: to Keep No Secrets . . . For those who are interested, I'll be sharing "the story behind the story" on this blog. In the next few weeks, discussing why I've chosen this new route. But for today, I'm simply sharing the meat of the news:. The sequel to my debut novel, TELL NO LIES. Is just weeks away from being published, and this time I'm doing it myself! Okay, not all. For those of you who read TELL NO LIES. And even better,...
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When the Muse Strikes . . .: Meeting One of My Writer Rock Stars
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When the Muse Strikes . . . Wednesday, December 05, 2012. Meeting One of My Writer Rock Stars. Meeting author Elaine Viets. For the first time was, for me, like meeting a rock star. When I was young and growing up in my native St. Louis, my favorite morning activity was reading the St. Louis. One of the city's major daily newspapers. (We also had the. Back then—imagine, two daily papers! Was my writing idol. She was funny, she was self-deprecating, she was young and hip and. And now, the Orlando. I sat n...
