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The Death of Romance

Posted on September 12, 2013 by anenewrites

In 1986 I attended my first writers’ conference: two weeks at Johns Hopkins University. All in all, it seemed the stars converged to create an experience that was memorable, unique, cherished. I had the great good fortune to study under … Continue reading →

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Keep Mum and Write On

Posted on August 25, 2013 by anenewrites

When I was working on my novel (which, I’ll admit, took an incredibly long time), I made the mistake of sharing that information with people around me. As the weeks, months, and (yes) years passed I alternately worked on/shelved/suffered over … Continue reading →

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The Writer and Social Media

Posted on June 4, 2011 by anenewrites

I want to be clear: there is writing … which is art and craft. Gift and mystery. Work. And then there is the “business of writing” that involves, well, everything else—from MFA programs to agents and publishers and deals and walls … Continue reading →

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From Writing To Retail

Posted on January 25, 2011 by anenewrites

I’ve finished my novel. The short story that gave birth to my book’s central character is only a memory. The man in that story has evolved considerably. He’s deeper, more fully drawn. His suffering is more complex. Behind me are … Continue reading →

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The Lost Art

Posted on October 7, 2010 by anenewrites

A friend of ours recently moved from Chicago to New Mexico. His wife is a physician and will work the next few years on an Indian reservation there. These are two really interesting people. He lived and worked in Micronesia. … Continue reading →

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