"So true. There is nothing like a REAL human being behind the facade of a computer screen. I believe the successful juxtaposition of technology is the human running it.
I'm not sure if I have fans. I don't even feel comfortable with…"
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"Heck yeah. :) I started writing professionally in 2003 and I'm still learning. I'm grateful for so many wonderful online people and resources to help with the process. Great post!"
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"Thank you Teonna. Best wishes to you too. "
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"Congratulations.. Im sure you will be dancing alllll week long. That is a wonderful accomplishment.. Be blessed...
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"I've worked with several editors through the years. They're as unique as their fingerprints, aren't they? The editor of my newspaper garden column is very low-key. She doesn't mess with my work. But I'm meticulous to the…"
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My book is out!
Taking a quick break from the happy dance to announce the release of my memoir, REACHING! Please visit my blog for more information: www.gracepete.com Okay now back to the dance. See More
Grace Peterson commented on the blog post '[What's Next?] Digital v Print - The Battle Continues'
"Although I'm happy with hard copy books, I love my KIndle fire. As a die hard word nerd, one of my favorite apps is the dictionary. Just put your finger on an unfamiliar word and up pops the definition. Put your finger on it again and it's…"
Grace Peterson left a comment for Rhonda Rae Baker
"Hi Rhonda, thank you for the friend request. You're in Washington I see. I'm just south of you in Oregon. We've had such gorgeous spring weather. I hope you're enjoying it. Happy writing. :)"
Grace Peterson commented on the blog post 'I hope this piques your interest'
"How about "complement" and "compliment"? Or "pore" vs "pour"? She pores over the dental records looking for a match." And my all-time biggest quandary: "Guess what?" If I'm correct…"
Grace Peterson commented on the blog post 'Nine Lessons from a Book Tour'
"Beautiful. It's all about connecting with people and I love this. "
Grace Peterson commented on the blog post 'On Credentials, Being an Autodidact, and Why I Never Got an MFA'
"Great post. Didn't Abraham Lincoln teach himself? And he didn't have the Internet. I think in this day and age, anything is possible with determination. There is no shame in being self-taught. "
Grace Peterson commented on the blog post 'Book marketing tip: Make it easy for your fans to help you'
"Excellent advice. I'm going to implement this as soon as my books are published. Thank you for sharing. "
Grace Peterson commented on the blog post 'The Book Blahs: When Backwards (For This Writer Anyway) Is The Only Way Through.'
"I never write a full anything before revising. Backtracking to read what I've just written helps me think about how I want to go forward, if that makes sense. Plus I guess I like "hearing" my own voice. I like to smooth and polish as…"
Grace Peterson commented on the blog post 'The Publisher/Author Relationship—The True Story'
"Well, Brooke, not a total success by a long shot but I'm on my way. :)
You're kind of cool when you're worked up. :) "
Profile Information
- Who I am:
- I am a married, mother of four grown children. Writing has always been a passion. I love to learn and connect with like-minded friends.
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- www.gracepete.com
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- My memoir REACHING was released on May, 13, 2013 through All Things That Matter Press. My second book, GRACE IN THE GARDEN is slated for release in late 2013.
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- I have two blogs, one devoted to my literary pursuits and the other to my gardening foibles. Click on the tab, "Me on the Web" on my blog for more. www.gracepete.com
- My writing is:
- Nonfiction, Memoir, Blog Posts
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- My blog, Amazon and Goodreads.
- Services I offer to other writers:
- Friendship. Encouragement. Book Reviews.
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- The Memoir Writer's Society, The National Association of Memoir Writers, The Association for Writing Excellence
- My professional associations:
- All Things That Matter Press: REACHING, GRACE IN THE GARDEN
Seal Press: BEYOND BELIEF (anthology)
Sugati Press: THE MOMENT I KNEW (anthology)
Marion Witte: COURAGE OF THE SOUL (anthology)
Northwest Boomer & Senior News, Garden columnist since 2003.
I write a gardening column for a newspaper based in Salem, Oregon
- I found out about She Writes from:
- Sara McGrath
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My book is out!
Posted on May 23, 2013 at 3:23pm 2 Comments 1 Like
Taking a quick break from the happy dance to announce the release of my memoir, REACHING! Please visit my blog for more information: www.gracepete.com Okay now back to the dance.
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 8:00pm on November 15, 2012,
Barbara Storey said… Thanks for accepting my friend request! I look forward to exploring your blog some more - read the back-cover copy you posted today, and your book sounds great! I must check out your Pinterest, too! Nice to meet you, and I hope you enjoy my blog. I'm still pretty new at it, but it's a mostly memoir sort of blog, with other stuff thrown in. :)
- At 2:27pm on September 22, 2012,
Dana Sitar said… Hey Grace - Lovely to meet you! I'd love to offer up my editing services. Feel free to contact me any time if you're interested in a collaboration :)
Dana
dmsitar@gmail.com
- At 1:13pm on June 29, 2012,
Sarah Paul said… Yes a pill to replace sleep...isn't it wonderful to love your work so much that you don't want to sleep? I told my children, choose work you will love! Whether the money follows or not! And they did, and their lives are much better for it.
- At 10:41am on February 17, 2012,
Tina Barbour said…
Thanks, Grace. I, too, need to set aside some time to look over things more carefully. Sometimes I get a bit overwhelmed by all of it!
- At 6:26pm on February 10, 2012,
Georgia M Downer said… Thank you for commenting and write on. ;-)
- At 7:53pm on November 18, 2011,
Jill Starishevsky said…
Welcome to SheWrites. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.
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Prosecutor, Child Abuse/Sex Crimes
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- At 10:34am on November 18, 2011,
Meg Waite Clayton said… Grace, Welcome to She Writes. If you’re looking for places to connect here, we’d love to have you join us in the Publishing Industry News group. You can find all the groups through the Community button at the top of your page. Enjoy the site!
Meg Waite Clayton
Moderator, Publishing Industry News, and Novelist Group
Bestselling Author of The Four Ms. Bradwells, The Wednesday Sisters (a writing group novel), and The Language of Light, a finalist for Barbara Kingsolver's Bellwether Prize
- At 6:34pm on November 13, 2011,
Amber Medina West said… Hello,
Welcome to She Writes! We're excited to have you here.
You can check out the Getting Started section to help you find your way around, or a great way to jump in is to get involved with our Groups and Live Chats.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!All the best,
Amber Medina West
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