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  • Marja McGraw commented on her article Real Life vs. Fiction
    I'd have to say both. My mysteries are lighter with a touch of humor, and there are numerous types of characters. I try to keep the dialogue true to the type of charac...
  • You've voiced it exactly. I've read someplace where writers as famous and well known as hemingway questioned his worth and the importance of his writing. be that as it...
  • @Beth - I'm not seeing your initial response, but you're right, this isn't directed to the nice people who (should) know better. However, I do know of publishers who h...
  • When the pioneers starting walking across an unknown and largely unmapped part of what later became the United States, many people thought they were crazy. Of course,...
  • Kelly--wow, your experiences must have been fascinating. This is such a very timely topic. I checked out your site and it looks like some of your book's sections have...
  • Hi Irene, Thank you for your insightful post. It felt as though you were talking to me because you have discussed some very pertinent points-and these have been on my...
  • It's a cultural reference I suppose. People who speak in the same manner as I do, with the southern/New York accent mix only New Orleans people can accomplish are refe...
  • Hi Tayari, I love this.  Very timely, since I also just did the list of what I would release from 2010.  I was thinking about what you said and the ribbon idea, and I...
  • What a timely post and how wonderful to hear the St. Mark's story. Just this week our neighbourhood book store announced it is closing after 47 years of outstanding in...
  • Ah-- great article and wonderfully timely for me as I make the transition from fiction to non-fiction/essay type of writing. I think there is always someone wanting to...