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Monthly Archives: April 2021
Frivolous Friday – Growing Ideas
I don’t know about other authors, but my ideas (for nonfiction as well as for fiction) have always come from life experiences, my interests, my curiosities, things I know, things I want to know more about, and my desire to … Continue reading
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Thoughts for Thursday – Most Asked Questions
Many non-writers are interested in what actually goes into the writing process. They ask, “Do you sit and wait for inspiration?” “Where do the ideas come from?” “Do you write every day?” “What’s your schedule?” I get different questions from … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Having Fun With Fiction
This week we’re exploring the world of fiction-writing. Here are some scenarios you might get a kick out of. As you may or may not know there’s a lot of research that goes into most fiction books. I’ve had to … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Fiction Can Be Educational, Too
I’ve added an interesting feature to my Klepto Cat Mystery website. I realized, while working on one of my books, how much teaching goes on in my stories. So I made a list of the things you can learn from … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – Inside the Klepto Cat Mystery Factory
This week’s blog posts will be all about the world of writing cozy mysteries. It’s been a period of interaction with fans lately, which is refreshing after the year we’ve had—so much isolation. It’s especially fun to chat with Rags’s … Continue reading
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Frivolous Friday – Feline Funnies
Cats are probably the most popular animal portrayed on the Internet today. But then you know that. There are billions—yes, literally billions of cat pictures and videos online. And that was reported in 2015. In fact some say the internet … Continue reading
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Thoughts for Thursday – Tabby Cat Day
Tomorrow is National Tabby Cat Day. Well, some tabby groupies celebrate on April 30, so I’m not actually sure when the official day is. But I have an idea. Why not celebrate the tabby, black cat, pointed cat, calico, tuxedo … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Chill Cats in the Movies
Is your cat star material? Is he or she mellow enough to relax around a lot of people? How would he react to lights, cameras, action? I don’t think I’ve ever had a cat that would tolerate being a movie … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Kitty-Cat Quotes
How about a little cat culture today? Last week we featured a few cat artists. Here are some quotes I’ve collected and enjoy: “There’s no need for a piece of sculpture in a home that has a cat.” Wesley Bates. … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – Tale of Olivia’s Tail
Everyone comments on Olivia’s tail. She must have inherited it from her Maine coon ancestors. Yes, it’s pretty, long, fluffy, and you should see what it looks like on a dry day—it becomes electric and picks up every piece of … Continue reading
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