First, I just finished the incredible Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout (I know I'm like 2 years late in coming to this book, so I'm not claiming what I have to say is relevant) This is one of those books that I loved: prose that enthralled and surprised, characters that come alive on the page, … Continue reading Things that made me think
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Friday Fun: Writer seeks Agent
Wouldn't it be fun if instead of writing queries, finding a literary agent was accomplished by a personal ad?Here is what I came up with:Aspiring writer, with no delusions of grandeur or streaks of crazy, seeks accomplished agent for a debut literary novel. Must love first person point of view, present tense, and prologues. Prefer … Continue reading Friday Fun: Writer seeks Agent
Friday Fun – The Plug
My new favorite thing:The Plug - "Coat to Coast like buttered toast"This site rocks. Funny, creative, wacky... ah, the adjectives fail me. So far, Issue #36 "Mystery Can 2" made me laugh so hard that I nearly wet myself. Here is a snippet from Tracie's log:"People, do yourself a favor. If you ever eat most … Continue reading Friday Fun – The Plug
Jennifer Marie Donahue 