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Repost: #ChillWithABookAward Winning author, Charlene Newcomb talks all things bookish with #ETLBW @charnewcomb @ChillWithABook

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Catherine Hedge

Congratulations, Char!  Here is a lovely interview with our Pen in Hand writer, Charlene Newcomb.   …I am delighted to welcome author Charlene Newcomb to the blog this afternoon … Huge congratulations on winning your Chill Award! You must be … Continue reading →

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Slight Obsession with Knights? A Fun Interview at Maria Grace’s Random Bits of Fascination

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Char

Originally posted on Charlene Newcomb:
Novelist Maria Grace invited me by her blog today. “Obsessed with Star Wars, her costume is a Jedi Knight. Read on and find out more…” my home office ?

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Time Triptych

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Catherine Hedge

Here are some poignant pieces by our fellow poet, Steve Pfister.  We hope you enjoy these views of time, our mortal yet fickle companion. Midnight Butterfly Wings pressed against blue moon- Your shadow soars on shifting winds- Your image floats … Continue reading →

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Attend a Writer’s Conference? A Risk Worth Taking! (Part 2)

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Catherine Hedge

By Catherine Hedge What a delight!  I have just returned from a regional writer’s conference, The Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators of Kansas.  I spent the day learning from wonderful, creative speakers:  Sharon M. Draper, Jennifer Mattson, Karen … Continue reading →

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Smoke Rings

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Catherine Hedge

This young woman’s old spirit vibrates through her words.  Amazing, Julsey! Smoke Rings.

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Thankful for Words of Wisdom, Part 2

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Catherine Hedge

Thankful for Words of Wisdom, Part 2.

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Get That Novel Going!

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Catherine Hedge

Get That Novel Going!.

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We Grow Through Time

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Catherine Hedge

Originally posted on Leonard Bishop:
by Leonard Bishop Leonard Bishop I enjoy remembering, but I do not believe in photograph albums. They are bulky, and troublesome to maintain. There are always stacks of pictures in the drawer, waiting to be…

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Get That Novel Going!

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Catherine Hedge

Get That Novel Going!.

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Get That Novel Going!

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Catherine Hedge

By Catherine Hedge I’m starting a new novel.  I have a whole 11 pages done so far.  (Yippee!)  But when I start worrying or doubting my abilities, I reach for my favorite tonic, a little bit of Mr. B.  (Leonard … Continue reading →

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