Lifescapes

Writing Linked Fiction: Thoughts on Craft

I’m about to send a just-completed trilogy of Pecan Springs novellas (DeadLINES, Fault LINES, FireLINES) to my copy editor. This is the second of these trilogies (the first was The Crystal Cave, and a third is already beginning to take shape at the back of my mind. So maybe it’s time to think out loud about . . . More on my WordPress blog.

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Journaling: Notes From Past Lives 1

I recently celebrated my eightieth birthday, which—in an unexpected way—has given me permission to publicly claim my age and document this part of the journey. (Funny how that works, isn’t it?) In my reflection on times present and past, I began reading through the two memoirs and the many blog posts I’ve written over the years and decided to share . . . Read the rest on my WordPress blog.

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BookScapes: The Fur Person

This enchanting 1957 cat-memoir by May Sarton may be the grandmother of the current litter of cat-cozies, a fact that may or may not endear it to you, depending on how you feel about cats and cozies. I ran across it on my shelf last week and sat down with it immediately, remembering the great pleasure it has given me over the years. The Fur Person chronicles the adventures of . . . Read the rest on my BookScapes blog.

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Eleanor Goes to the Movies?

If you'd like to help Eleanor go to the movies, you can vote for her at TaleFlick.com, through Friday, Jan 10, 10 am PT. Just click on the box with the arrow, to the right of the book description. Please and thank you!

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