Monthly Archives: June 2014

Flood Lights on Publishing!

Posted on June 26, 2014 by wendykarasin

Balboa – Bout One Little Miss Menopause says: June 23, 2014 at 10:44 am (Edit) Fascinating stuff — this whole new world of self-publishing. Perhaps you could write a post on how you picked this press over the others? All the … Continue reading →

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Balboa – Bout One

Posted on June 23, 2014 by wendykarasin

It is my intention to report my experiences regarding this (new to me) journey to publish my book. Last Friday I made the commitment to work with Balboa Press. They took my personal and credit card information and we discussed … Continue reading →

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AUTHOR!!!

Posted on June 20, 2014 by wendykarasin

My dear readers, I have exciting news to share! I have signed with Balboa Press, a division of Hay House, to self-publish my memoir, Passing Through.  Many of you have gotten to know my parents, in some form or function, … Continue reading →

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At Least For Today!

Posted on June 18, 2014 by wendykarasin

The bad news is this WRITING 101 challenge has been (close to) a complete bust (I have managed to get a challenge or two completed, but not much more). The good news however – is that I’m close enough to … Continue reading →

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To Adverb or Not – That is the Question

Posted on June 11, 2014 by wendykarasin

Writing 101, Day Eight: Death to Adverbs How does one write without adverbs? Not sure but that’s the test. Let’s have at it! (I’m not even sure I know what an adverb is…) The afternoon was long with nothing but emails, … Continue reading →

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Jun 10, 2014 Writing 101, Day Seven: Give and Take Focus today’s post on the contrast between two things. The twist? Write the post in the form of a dialogue. “No,” she said. “But why, Ma? Isn’t life worth it?” “Not … Continue reading →

Posted on June 10, 2014 by wendykarasin | 8 Comments

Number 68 Across

Posted on June 7, 2014 by wendykarasin

Loss -Twist – Part III Writing 101, Day   Number 68 Across Posted on January 21, 2014 and June 7, 2014 by wendykarasin My mother received her unlikely gift the day of her funeral. A New York Times debut. Not … Continue reading →

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