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Weekodds and Weekends
All day yesterday, I kept meaning to post. But my revision was calling, and you know that when the book is actually knocking down your door instead of making you sit quietly and wait for it to land on you--well, then you don't argue. You let that book in for as long as it wants to stay. And so a couple of new scenes came in, lolled about in my writing room talking my ear off, had munchies and ran up my electric bill. All in all, a stellar day--that is, if these scenes hold up to the rereading.
I have a few lovely links to share this weekend:
If you ever need proof that writers are creative people, follow this link. I love the way Rebecca Ramsey, author of FRENCH BY HEART, uses shutters to organize her writing. Yes, shutters. There's a picture and everything. Me, I'm just strewing notes on the backs of candy wrappers and receipts all over my desk, but Ms. Ramsey has found a better way!
If you're anywhere near Philadelphia next weekend (May 17-18), check out the Philadelphia book festival. The words "book festival" always make me think there will be books dancing around in the streets, but actually there will be readings and signings and books for sale and just general bookishness galore.
A reminder that the Shrinking Violets are honoring independent bookstores all month. Who will be the next celebrated indie? Might it be your personal favorite? Stop by to celebrate!
Today I went to one of the Philadelphia Writers' Conference forums: the Minority Retort, a panel of minority writers. The panelists spoke eloquently of the desire to be true to their own experiences and include them in their writing, and yet not be pigeon-holed or marginalized. I was going to blather on more about this great program, but I'm beginning to think I won't do it justice. I will just mention that one of the panelists was David Simpson, Poet Laureate of my very own Montgomery County, PA. Yes, I live in a county that has a poet laureate program, for which we owe thanks to the Poet Superhero Joanne Leva. (Superhero status conferred because of her involvement in many, many local poetry groups.)
Off now, to answer the Call of the Revision. Or to place a call to the revision and wake it up.
I have a few lovely links to share this weekend:
If you ever need proof that writers are creative people, follow this link. I love the way Rebecca Ramsey, author of FRENCH BY HEART, uses shutters to organize her writing. Yes, shutters. There's a picture and everything. Me, I'm just strewing notes on the backs of candy wrappers and receipts all over my desk, but Ms. Ramsey has found a better way!
If you're anywhere near Philadelphia next weekend (May 17-18), check out the Philadelphia book festival. The words "book festival" always make me think there will be books dancing around in the streets, but actually there will be readings and signings and books for sale and just general bookishness galore.
A reminder that the Shrinking Violets are honoring independent bookstores all month. Who will be the next celebrated indie? Might it be your personal favorite? Stop by to celebrate!
Today I went to one of the Philadelphia Writers' Conference forums: the Minority Retort, a panel of minority writers. The panelists spoke eloquently of the desire to be true to their own experiences and include them in their writing, and yet not be pigeon-holed or marginalized. I was going to blather on more about this great program, but I'm beginning to think I won't do it justice. I will just mention that one of the panelists was David Simpson, Poet Laureate of my very own Montgomery County, PA. Yes, I live in a county that has a poet laureate program, for which we owe thanks to the Poet Superhero Joanne Leva. (Superhero status conferred because of her involvement in many, many local poetry groups.)
Off now, to answer the Call of the Revision. Or to place a call to the revision and wake it up.