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Addy’s Granddaughter
Good readers make good writers. At least that’s what I keep telling myself when I fail to work on a story or submit something I’ve already written. In my critique group, sometimes we talk about workshopping a piece to death, … Continue reading
Posted in book reviews, books, families, family history, nonfiction, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged book reviews, books, Georgia Hunte, historical fiction, reading
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Mattie and Ethan
Since our screened-in back porch has been changed into a sunroom, I can’t stay out of it. Before dawn, on and off throughout the day, and even at dusk (like now), I find myself coming out here to read, write, … Continue reading
Posted in books, fiction, inspiration, novels, readng, story telling, Uncategorized, words, writing
Tagged books, Edith Wharton, Ethan Frome, reading, storytelling, writing
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An Hour in Azio’s
In the mood for a little adventure, one of my daughters and I cruised up to Shallotte, NC for a few hours Monday. As usual, I came away remembering how much we all need a little variety, especially when there’s a … Continue reading
Posted in book stores, books, genocide, nonfiction, readng, Uncategorized
Tagged books, bookstores, Kahlil Gibran, learning, lessons from books, Primo Levi, reading
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Rabbi or Psychologist?
A couple of weeks ago, I sat on the sidelines with my son and daughter-in-law watching my seven-year-old grandson play baseball. I felt my chest tighten when he came up to bat and wondered about my anxiety. Ethan got … Continue reading
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Tagged book reviews, books, Chaim Potok, readiing, The Chosen
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Hard Writing = Easy Reading
Writers need to be a bit tough-skinned if they want to improve their poetry and prose. It’s the only way I know to have a tight, well-developed story or article that’s smooth, correctly punctuated, interesting, and easy reading. Someone* … Continue reading
Posted in Benjamin Dreyer, books, Camden Writers, critique groups, editing, Uncategorized, writing, writing groups
Tagged Benjamin Dreyer, books, critique groups, editing, writing
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Exclamation Points & Oxford Commas
Intrigued by a friend’s comments about her personal use of the exclamation point, I clicked the link she had posted a to a New York Times’ article about Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style. That title! … Continue reading
Posted in Benjamin Dreyer, books, books on writing, editing, nonficion, Uncategorized, words, writing
Tagged books, books on editing, editing, lBenjamin Dreyer, nonfiction, writing, writing style guides
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A few days ago, I shared my impressions of two books I’ve recently read, Educated by Tara Westover and Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed. Both books are marvelous; both are about strength, determination, and becoming. Educated is a memoir, and … Continue reading
Yesterday’s Sun is Set
A few weeks ago, a friend asked me to share the title of a favorite novel for seven days and to nominate someone else to do the same. Fun, I thought. But then I realized the assignment wasn’t quite as … Continue reading
Posted in books, novels, racism, Uncategorized, writers
Tagged books, Julia Peterkin, Maya Angelou, Pulitzer Prize Novel
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