Monthly Archives: October 2012

Four on Friday

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

1. The kids have been sick most of the week. This means I haven’t been able to do much writing wise. But two of the three went back to school today, and I’m out in my shed ready to get … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbits

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

1. I finished my revisions, came up with a new title, and sent off the full MG manuscript to the editor and the agent who requested it. Now I wait to hear back. I also queried a few other agents. … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Muse

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

Today’s muse comes from this super inspiring post on the Operation Awesome blog. The post talks about how writers are strong and not neurotic. Speaking for myself, I do tend to be obsessive about certain things—like checking my email, folding … Continue reading →

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Fixing-up Friday

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

As many of you know, we’ve been fixing up the shed in preparation to turn it into a craft/writing room for me. Yesterday was a glorious day for the electrician came and fixed the old wiring (it wasn’t right) and … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Muse

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

I don’t have a link to an inspiring post because today’s inspiration comes from the SCBWI AZ “Welcome to Our House Conference” I attended on Saturday. It was great! I learned quite a bit about marketing and MG and YA … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Muse

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

Another month has passed away and a new month is born. What wonderful things will October have in store? Only the passing of each day will tell. On this wonderful morning, the muse brings inspiration from the always inspiring Dawn … Continue reading →

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