Back on the Grid

Howdy folks. It’s my first day to blog on the new Women and Words site and I’m pretty excited. I hope you guys are enjoying the new look as much as I am; there’s really a lot here, including some great tips from some terrific writers. I’m proud to be a part of it all.
I’ve [...]

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Quick Update

Happy Monday, folks!
Just a quick writerly update from me this morning and then you can return to your regularly scheduled program.
First, Chaps is due out from BSB next month (December 2009). It’s been over a year since I’ve had a book out, so it’s about time, yeah? Chaps takes place primarily in southern Idaho [...]

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The Part or the Whole by Jove Belle

Recently I’ve asked myself the question, which is better, a great story or one really great quote in an okay story? Now before you answer, let me give you a little context.
One of my favorite all time books is O Pioneers by Willa Cather. Brilliantly written, subtle character development, and beautiful yet tragic struggles. Yet [...]

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Cliffi’s Blog

Today it is technically Cliffi’s turn to blog. She, however, is off recording an audio book of Middle of Somewhere. So, instead of Cliffi, you get me. Now don’t worry, I’m not going to pretend to be Cliffi. I’m not nearly cool enough to pull that off. All I’m going to do is give her [...]

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Late Night Brainstorming

The appropriate thing to say first is Welcome. So, let’s get that out of the way. 
Welcome.
Now a little explanation is in order.

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