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Margaret Wacker replied to the discussion 'Show Me Your Novel and I'll Show You Mine' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Haven't looked at the "Dummies" book yet.  I just dove in and have found it great. Just organizing what I have written have helped show the holes."
Jan 27
Margaret Wacker liked Five Questions's blog post 5 Questions for...Emily Raboteau
Jan 15
Margaret Wacker commented on the blog post '5 Questions for...Emily Raboteau'
"Interesting interview and interesting comment by Ellen Cassedy. Sounds like three books I need to read."
Jan 15
Margaret Wacker replied to the discussion 'A TITLE AND TEN' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Sounds interesting to have them travel through time to discover themselves."
Sep 17, 2012
Margaret Wacker commented on the group 'Women Who MisBehave'
"Terry, you are brave to tell your story, but you are right.  We do need survivor stories to tell others survival and more is possible.  "
Aug 28, 2012
Margaret Wacker liked Maria Murnane's blog post Grammar Gaffes of Olympic Proportions
Aug 9, 2012
Margaret Wacker replied to the discussion 'A TITLE AND TEN' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Great title. Now I understand the connection to France."
Aug 4, 2012
Margaret Wacker replied to the discussion 'A TITLE AND TEN' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"LIVING WITH GHOSTS.  Two people who lost nearly everyone in war find love."
Aug 4, 2012
Julie Christine Johnson left a comment for Margaret Wacker
"I do spend a lot of time in my various "offices" around the city ;)  Love the coffee house culture here. But I also love that I can get outside year round - I'm a runner, cyclist, hiker- a little rain would never stop me.…"
Aug 4, 2012
Margaret Wacker liked Zetta Brown's blog post [REALITY CHECK] Self Editing or “Never Submit Your First Draft”
Aug 2, 2012
Julie Christine Johnson left a comment for Margaret Wacker
"I have lived in some lovely corners of the world, but my heart is most at home here (though I imagine a vineyard in southern France that bears my name ;) ). I do love many parts of California, Margaret, particularly after days and days of overcast…"
Jul 30, 2012
Julie Christine Johnson left a comment for Margaret Wacker
"Hi Margaret- thank you for the friend request! I so look forward to getting to know you.  Julie "
Jul 28, 2012
Margaret Wacker replied to the discussion 'In Six Words: "My Current Project"'
"historical novel based on family stories"
Jul 28, 2012
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Women Who MisBehave

For those who are determined to pursue their dreams and rise above externally imposed limitations, I dare you to MisBehave: Speak Truth to Power.
Jul 26, 2012
Margaret Wacker commented on the blog post 'On Writing My First Novel: When Did You Fall In Love With Books?'
"I think you have a great point. Many of us came to learn the love of books young.  I know I did. (Though I wasn't as young as a friend of mine who claims her prematurity was due to the poor lighting and limited number of…"
Jul 26, 2012

Profile Information

Who I am:
a neurosurgeon studying creative writing at UCLA
Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
https://www.facebook.com/margaret.wacker
http://storiesoflivingwithghosts.blogspot.com/
Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
Writing a novel based on family stories, tentatively titled Living with Ghosts.
Media outlets that I currently write for:
Physician's Online has published one of my pieces. I have also published medical articles.
My writing is:
Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, Blog Posts
My professional associations:
UCLA Creative Writing Program student
I found out about She Writes from:
fellow student in creative writing class

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At 10:30am on August 4, 2012, Julie Christine Johnson said…

I do spend a lot of time in my various "offices" around the city ;)  Love the coffee house culture here. But I also love that I can get outside year round - I'm a runner, cyclist, hiker- a little rain would never stop me. Hell, A LOT of rain doesn't either! Only heat slows me down - we're looking at a rare (thank the heavens) 88-92° weekend. I was out at 5:30 for my run. Now to spend the rest of the day inside - at my favorite library branch and cafés on Queen Anne - hiding from the sun. 

At 7:59am on July 30, 2012, Julie Christine Johnson said…

I have lived in some lovely corners of the world, but my heart is most at home here (though I imagine a vineyard in southern France that bears my name ;) ). I do love many parts of California, Margaret, particularly after days and days of overcast Seattle skies!

At 10:38am on July 28, 2012, Julie Christine Johnson said…

Hi Margaret- thank you for the friend request! I so look forward to getting to know you. 

Julie

At 3:28pm on July 5, 2012, Meg Waite Clayton said…

Waving a friendly hello, Margaret -- and sorry for the slow response! Too much going on!

At 9:23am on June 24, 2012, Meg Waite Clayton said…

Margaret, We're delighted to have you join us in the novelist group! If you haven’t done so already, you might introduce yourself by telling us what you’re working on in the “Show Me Your Novel and I’ll Show You Mine” discussion. We do a live chat Wednesdays at 1 EST, with instructions on how to participate in the "Our Water Cooler" box near the top of the group page. And we save the wall for discussion, but welcome links to helpful blog posts on the “Links to Helpful Blog Posts for Writers” discussion thread and to published books in the “Our Published Novels” one. I hope you’ll enjoy the group.

Meg Waite Clayton (a.k.a. other Margaret!)
Novelist Group Moderator
Bestselling Author of four novels, including The Wednesday Sisters (a writing group novel) and the forthcoming The Wednesday Daughters (all Random House/Ballantine)

At 11:58pm on June 17, 2012, samantha stacia said…

Hello Margaret,

I want to personally Thank You for joining my group Blooming Late!

I took the liberty of perusing your profile and see that you are a very dedicated writer! Your blog is cleanly done,interesting and well written! I also must admit you spoke to my personal reading addiction too! :D   I noticed that your goal is publishing, therefore, may I offer you my advice that It would also serve your platform to add Twitter to it as many publishers insist on a three-pronged platform of a blog, Facebook and Twitter accounts or places like them that will give you a large web-presence and help you to build a good following. In essence we arenow doing their job largely for them in promoting our own books and they won't give someone the time of day that hasnt got a well established platform now.

I love the working Title of your book by the way too!

Of course, I and all the members of Blooming Late are here to help you toward you personal writing success in any way that we can.  Please take a look, as soon as possible, at our WELCOME TO YOUR GROUP info on the main page so that you can see where things are located, what is in there that will be help to you, and whats to be expected in here so that you can get the most out of our group as well.

Im really glad you are here and I am looking forward to seeing you around the group! And please dont hesitate to contact me at any time if you need any help. :)

Samantha Stacia

At 4:28pm on June 16, 2012, Deborah Henry said…

Hi Margaret! So glad to see you here. Hope to get to SheWrites more often. A great place to be!

Cheers,

Deborah Henry (Deb to you:))

http://www.deborahhenryauthor.com/

p.s. Recently posted a Theatrical Book Trailer starring Eric Roberts for my novel, The Whipping Club. Was great and spooky to be on set. d

At 6:02pm on June 15, 2012, Jill Starishevsky said…

Welcome to SheWrites.  Feel free to reach out if you need anything.

 

Jill Starishevsky

Prosecutor, Child Abuse/Sex Crimes

Author, My Body Belongs to Me - A Child Sexual Abuse Prevention book

The Poem Lady

New York Family Magazine February 2012

At 1:52pm on June 15, 2012, Jennifer Lauck said…

Hi and let me be one of the first to welcome you to Shewrites.  This is a terrific site, tons of resources and innovative info.  As my own bonus, you have access to my teaching site and free teachings on memoir.  Just click here and sign up.  No spam, I promise.  Just great teaching tips.  Enjoy!  XO Jennifer

At 9:42am on June 15, 2012, Caitlyn Levin said…

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