J.A. Kazimer is a writer living in Denver, Colorado. Her novels include CURSES! A F***ed-Up Fairy Tale, Holy Socks and Dirtier Demons, Dope Sick: A Love Story and Froggy Style. J.A. spent years spilling drinks as a bartender and then stalked people working as a private investigator. Please welcome J.A. (and don’t worry too much …Read More
Archives for February 2013
Five Reasons to Love Being a Writer
Here they are: 1. Because you love other writers — they’re friendly, supportive, and just generally nice people. 2. Writing is an excuse to hide out with your computer for hours or even days at a time. 3. Saying you’re a writer makes you seem more interesting than if you just say you’re retired….or you …Read More
Chiseled in Rock Tuesday — Hanging Out in Northern Colorado
I have a new series assignment for Chiseled in Rock. Each month I’m going to feature a cool place for readers and writers to hang out in Northern Colorado. This week, il y a un petit restaurant francais avec une boulangerie/patisserie dans la vielle ville de Fort Collins. Check it out at Chiseled in Rock …Read More
My Picks for Recent Must-Read Writerly Blog Posts
I’m on the road again today…well, actually in the air, at least part of the time. I’m not sure how often I’ll be online this week, so don’t worry about me if I seem to be AWOL. Did you see these blog posts for writers and bloggers? They’re my favorites from last week. 8 Ways …Read More
And the Winner is….
Our first winner (Fida Islaih) turned out to be a young college student who felt someone else might be a better winner for an anthology about parenthood,so it was back to the drawing board (and random.org)to select a new winner. I’m pleased to announce that a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Parenthood (101 …Read More
What is Love? by Dean K. Miller
Dean K Miller is a freelance writer and member of Northern Colorado Writers. His work has appeared in TROUT Magazine, Torrid Literature Journal IV: The D.N.A. of the Poet and online.Employed as an air traffic controller, Dean volunteers for Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, enjoys family and fly fishing. He is close to finishing his …Read More
Cool Stuff for Mystery Lovers
But before I get to that cool stuff, I want to announce that tomorrow’s even cooler guest author/blogger, Dean K. Miller, will have a special Valentine’s Day post and giveaway of the Chicken Soup for the Soul edition containing one of his personal essays. A very cool anthology idea for a wonderful cause from crime …Read More
Chiseled in Rock Tuesday: When Do You Write Your Synopsis?
We’re all the time talking about how to write a synopsis, but I don’t see too many discussions about when to write it. I tackle that topic today at Chiseled in Rock blog and reveal my methods. Now I want to hear how other fiction writers handle this big task. Come on over and join …Read More
Travel Day Break…and a photo essay rerun
Yep, we’re flying back home this morning. It will be good to get back to Colorado and sleep in our own bed. The older I get, the less I find travel appealing. However, I didn’t want to leave you without even a cheery photo to look at, so I’m rerunning an October 2011 post of …Read More
Another Brain Freeze
Yes, I do have brain freeze a lot. It’s not because my head is empty, but because it’s too full of stuff to do, places to go, people to see, and problems to solve. Here are my excuses: 1. This weekend I’m busy cuddling my brand new granddaughter and enjoying the antics of her older …Read More