Author Archives: anenewrites

Homicide, Not Suicide

Posted on September 6, 2010 by anenewrites

As part of its observance of Labor Day, the New York Times (Sept. 6, 2010) included an Op-Ed piece by John Grishom. In his essay, the lawyer-turned novelist recounted his many and varied jobs, at last coming to rest on … Continue reading →

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Lonely Road

Posted on August 31, 2010 by anenewrites

Next Monday is Labor Day, the traditional return to work and school after summer vacation. I like to imagine tanned adults or children in new clothes sharing cheery stories about their adventures, then passing around photos or showing off souvenirs. … Continue reading →

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Write What You Know (Right, What You Know)

Posted on August 22, 2010 by anenewrites

Today, I am entering the World of Edit. Although I’ve made revisions a thousand times over-each time I opened the document-I’m now on the third pass, serious pass, of the manuscript I will turn over to my publisher. I’m learning … Continue reading →

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To E- or Not to E-

Posted on August 12, 2010 by anenewrites

(Forgive me Mr. Shakespeare, especially since I’m not asking the question.) I want to share links to two articles by Julie Bosman that appeared in the New York Times (August 12, 2010). First, the writer Pete Hamill has announced that … Continue reading →

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Throw Mama From the Bates Motel: Publishing 2010

Posted on August 9, 2010 by anenewrites

Jane Henderson, a reporter with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, published a story on the front page of today’s paper about new options for publishing—thanks in large part to innovative publishers such as Blank Slate Press (who will bring out my forthcoming … Continue reading →

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