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Monday’s Muse

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Joan Stradling, Author

My calendar says it’s February. And not only is it February, but it’s more than halfway over.  Calling my calendar a liar and ranting and raving that it must still be January did no good. It’s still February and it’s … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Muse

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Joan Stradling, Author

I had an amazing weekend. One full of inspiration and awesomeness! And it’s all because I was able to attend the annual SCBWIAZ Welcome to Our House Conference. The faculty was amazing! I threw out a few highlights on Twitter, … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Muse (sort of)

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Joan Stradling, Author

Writing is like . . . Yeah. I’ve written previous posts in which I’ve compared writing to anything from gardening, to an amusement part, to a road (with agents as a GPS). While those posts still apply, lately I’ve come … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Muse

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Joan Stradling, Author

See, I didn’t abandon the blog completely even though Holly Root and Barbara Poelle said I could. I was going to post a contest today, but I’m not quite ready with all the pictures I need. First of all, I … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Muse

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Joan Stradling, Author

Chocolate. Yes, you read that correctly. Many of you know my brain works in mysterious ways (I know, you thought only God did that). Some of you might question whether my mind works at all. Let me explain my chocolate … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Muse

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Joan Stradling, Author

Today’s muse comes from Jon Gibbs (An Englishman in New Jersey). He posted seven lines from page seven of his WIP. They are completely awesome and you really need to go read them. You can click on his blog title … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Muse = I Got the Point—and It Hurts!

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

I stabbed myself in the hand yesterday. Yes, this takes amazing talent, I know. Let me explain my stupidity. A few months ago, I purchased one of those forever sharp knife sets. Yesterday I decided to open it. I took … 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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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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