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K. Jayne Cockrill replied to the discussion 'How Many of You are Writing a Memoir?' in the group Baby Boomers
Hey, Pamela, My URL is http://fragrantliar.blogspot.com. If I understand you right, you are not sending the proposal with the query letter? I was under the impression it was standard to send them together, but then I've never submitted a…
Sep 14, 2010
K. Jayne Cockrill replied to the discussion 'How Many of You are Writing a Memoir?' in the group Baby Boomers
I'm writing my memoir too, but it's more in the style of humorous vignettes in chrono order. It's a project that's been in the works for years because I've worked full time and focused on my real love, romantic comedy and…
Sep 5, 2010

I Didn't Shave My Legs for Sex

I shaved my legs this morning. Sadly no, I'm not getting ready to have sex. Actually, my rule is I shave no leg before its time. When my Neanderthal roots start sprouting, I know it's time. I break out the quad-steel blades and puffy mango cream and get busy. Sadly no, not that busy.What I want to know is who made up the rule that we Western babes weren't acceptably beautiful if we didn't depilatorize? Especially where sex is involved, since sex is such a primal act. What other creature in the…See More
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K. Jayne Cockrill commented on the group 'Central Florida Writers'
September works as well. Anybody out there? Any interest in meeting up in September?
Aug 15, 2010
K. Jayne Cockrill commented on the group 'Central Florida Writers'
Hey, CF writers, just wondering if anybody was interested in a meet-up? This writer's life is so solitary (I've been heavy into final edits on my NIP), I could use a break. I don't mind driving to a halfway point. I'm in Ocala…
Aug 4, 2010

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K. Jayne Cockrill commented on the blog post 'Don’t be the victim of your own glass ceiling.'
Oh, I loved that little exercise. I actually would have answered exactly the same way you did in your example, so you kind of did the work for me. ;-) Okay, I know, I do the work myself. But this was really useful in taking a look at the self…
Jul 20, 2010
K. Jayne Cockrill commented on the group 'Central Florida Writers'
Hello, all, I just joined the CF Writers. I am new to the area, in Ocala for the time being. I write novels, essays, and memoir mostly. And I blog, naturally. Would love to connect up with other Central Florida writers.
Jul 20, 2010

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For all Central Florida writers (or any Floridian writers).
K. Jayne Cockrill joined a group Jul 20, 2010
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K. Jayne Cockrill commented on the blog post 'The Great Competition for the Saddest Story Ever Told'
That was a great post. I can appreciate the distinctions made between memoir and biography, and the reminder of why people would pick up such books to read.
Jul 20, 2010
Loretta Matson left a comment for K. Jayne Cockrill
I enjoyed reading your blog.
Feb 22, 2010
K. Jayne Cockrill commented on the blog post 'Nightmare on Amazon Street'
Well that sucks. I'm suspicious of an entity as large and renowned as Amazon.com, when they are so readily able to throw their weight around at the expense of the writers they serve. Without us, they'd have far less profit and reputation…
Feb 2, 2010

You Are Dead to Me

My Darling,It pains me to tell you this. I don't want to—really, I don't. Alas, I've been plotting your demise. I admit, I had trouble imagining life without you as I reveled in your magnificence. You were virile and sexy, intelligent and witty—like you jumped right out of a Conroy novel—in the beginning. Indeed, you exhibited a passion that left me reeling. I adored everything about you, even your spelling.While I was blind, you were immune to conflict. Every tweak I gave you was for naught.…See More
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K. Jayne Cockrill left a comment for K. Jayne Cockrill
Yes, I'll join the Novelest Group too. Thanks, Meg!
Feb 2, 2010
K. Jayne Cockrill left a comment for Margaret Andrews
Well, I've been told that I need to expand my "presence" on the Internet and in literary circles. So here I go, expanding. (D'oh! As long as it's not because of the crackies.)
Jan 27, 2010
K. Jayne Cockrill left a comment for Julie Mihaly
Julie, I'm glad you enjoyed "Jack-Catholic". Always fun to write things a little on the edge of mainstream. I'll check out your magazine's Soul section and certainly consider writing for you. Please bear with me while I get…
Jan 24, 2010

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Who I am:
Fragrant Liar
http://fragrantliar.blogspot.com
Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
Editor and contributor to _Grrl Talk: Sass, Wit, and Wisdom from the Austin WriterGrrls_

Features contributor to _Playgirl Magazine_
My writing is:
Fiction, Memoir, Blog Posts
Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
Occasionally.
Services I offer to other writers:
Yes, I offer critique and editing services. I am also venturing into ghostwriting, which I'll post more about as I establish myself.
I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
Austin WriterGrrls

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I Didn't Shave My Legs for Sex

Posted on August 27, 2010 at 1:47pm 1 Comment

I shaved my legs this morning. Sadly no, I'm not getting ready to have sex. Actually, my rule is I shave no leg before its time. When my Neanderthal roots start sprouting, I know it's time. I break out the quad-steel blades and puffy mango cream and get busy. Sadly no, not that busy.



What I want to know is who made up the rule that we Western babes weren't acceptably beautiful if we didn't depilatorize? Especially where sex is involved, since sex is such a primal act. What other… Continue
K. Jayne Cockrill

You Are Dead to Me

Posted on February 2, 2010 at 11:30am 0 Comments

My Darling,



It pains me to tell you this. I don't want to—really, I don't. Alas, I've been plotting your demise. I admit, I had trouble imagining life without you as I reveled in your magnificence. You were virile and sexy, intelligent and witty—like you jumped right out of a Conroy novel—in the beginning. Indeed, you exhibited a passion that left me reeling. I adored everything about you, even your spelling.



While I was blind, you were immune to conflict. Every tweak I… Continue

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At 10:30am on February 22, 2010, Loretta MatsonLoretta Matson said…
I enjoyed reading your blog.
At 11:24am on February 2, 2010, K. Jayne CockrillK. Jayne Cockrill said…
Yes, I'll join the Novelest Group too. Thanks, Meg!
At 1:57pm on January 22, 2010, Meg Waite ClaytonMeg Waite Clayton said…
Welcome to the Novelist Group, Jayne! Love to have you jump in by telling us what you're working on in the "Show Me Your Novel and I'll Show You Mine" discussion thread. And look forward to chatting with you.

Meg
At 9:28am on January 22, 2010, Julie MihalyJulie Mihaly said…
Welcome to the Baby Boomers Group, KJC. I LOVED your Jack-Catholic blog, and am hoping that you might eventually expand on it a bit for the "Soul" section of BoomUnderground.com. (A piece by a fellow Baby Boomer group member, Diana Raab, was just posted today at http://www.boomunderground.com/soul.html). My take on most things is pretty freaking pagan, so your piece would is what this girl sees as being perfect for the site. I'd also love it if you'd consider writing something for the "Offspring" section???? Anyway, please take a look at BoomUnderground which is still under construction, but somewhat on it's way to being the online version of the magazine I'd most like to work for- I'm going to be posting submission guidelines later today. But regardless of any decision to contribute, I look forward to reading more of your work. You rock! All best- Julie Mihaly
At 9:25am on January 22, 2010, K. Jayne CockrillK. Jayne Cockrill said…
Thanks much. I'm looking forward to being part of the group.
At 9:21am on January 22, 2010, Julie JeffsJulie Jeffs said…
Hi there,
Welcome to the Bloggers Let’s Make it Work group! So glad you are here. Please visit the discussion New Members Visit Here First, tell us about your blog so we can list it on the members blog index.

I hope you will find, as I did, a great sense of community, loads of information and resources, and an incredible amount of talent.

Jump in on ongoing discussions or start one if there is an issue you would like to discuss.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Look forward to reading your posts.

Warm regards,
Julie Jeffs
Beginning a Life at 50
http://juliejeffs.blogspot.com
At 2:28pm on January 19, 2010, Meg Waite ClaytonMeg Waite Clayton said…
Welcome to She Writes, Jayne. Love to have you join us in the fiction group, or in the novelist group if you write the longer stuff.

Best,
Meg Waite Clayton
 
 
 

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