Category Archives: feminism

My thoughts on Lady Gaga’s documentary & chronic illness

dSavannah note: Yes, this is my first post in a long time. Yes, there are probably errors. Everything sounds great in my head, and then I go to write it out, and my brain drops out and my eyes cross … Continue reading

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M is for…

Unless my counting skills are waaaaay off, which is possible, M is the 13th letter of the alphabet, which means I have made it half-way through this here #AtoZchallenge2014 challenge. YAY me! Sadly, once again, I had a complete and … Continue reading

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The Questions with Anne Baker: #TeamOrange edition

As I’ve discussed in previous posts, I am a proud member of #TeamOrange, a group of writers who banded together to create the anthology Orange Karen: A Tribute to a Warrior, with all proceeds going to help fellow writer Karen … Continue reading

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The *Next Big Thing* Blog Hop

Welcome to the NEXT BIG THING Blog Hop. What is a blog hop? Basically, it’s a way for readers to discover authors new to them. On this stop on the blog hop, you’ll find a bit of information on me … Continue reading

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Looking back at 2012

2012 was interesting, to say the least. I got a book contract in January, and my book, A Spicy Secret, #22 in the Annie’s Attic Mystery series, came out in December. (It’s still kinda surreal to see a book with … Continue reading

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The Questions with Sarah Martinez: writer & editor

I am often amazed at the power of the internet to connect people. This post’s guest lives all the way in Seattle, Washington, which I love. I went there on my honeymoon with my practice husband about a million years … Continue reading

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The Questions with h. l. nelson: writer, editor, former mannequin

I just met Miss Nelson online two and a half months ago. On our mutual birthday. You know how sometimes you meet someone, either in real life, or online, and you just get each other? That’s me and h. l. … Continue reading

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