Category Archives: joy

The Questions with Eric Kobb Miller, aka Spit Toon: humorist

So, I “met” this dude on twitter. His tweets amused me {here’s a recent one: “A toast: Here’s 2 “vice versa,” poetic unto itself, but not in reverse, as “versa vice” doesn’t sound as nice. (;>))”}, and so I invited … Continue reading

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The Questions with Betsy Madden: Birthday Twin & Bibliophile (pt. 2)

In the continuing celebration of our birthdays on 7/11, here are the next fifteen questions answered by my birthday twin Betsy, who wanted to answer The Questions in celebration. I didn’t force her, honest. Come back tomorrow for the final … Continue reading

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The Questions with Betsy Madden: Birthday Twin & Bibliophile (pt. 1)

So… today (7/11) (yes, like the convenience store) is my birthday. It’s also the birthday of fellow writer h. l. nelson (who answered The Questions on 9/22/12), Merlin Leach (who works tirelessly for women and children’s rights through his Foundation), … Continue reading

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Why I Am Orange

Those of you who regularly read my blog (not that I’m posting regularly at the moment, though that’s a story for another time) know that I’m passionate about helping promote other writers and authors. I’m also a firm believer in … Continue reading

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Purchase an autographed copy of *MY* book!

To purchase a copy of A Spicy Secret, book #22 in the Annie’s Attic Mystery series, just email me your contact information, and I’ll get back with you on price and shipping costs. Autographs are free. 🙂 (Note: Since the … Continue reading

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My intentions for 2013

Yesterday, I told you some of what happened in 2012. Now, I’m gonna talk about my intentions for this new year. And yes, I know we’re halfway into the first month. Life just sometimes gets in the way… Every year, … 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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