Monthly Archives: August 2008
your existence has inconvenienced me
Contrary to the opinions of many retail employees, I actually like my part-time job. I like talking to people, and I enjoy helping them find what they’re looking for — especially considering it usually has to do with literature. I’ve … Continue reading
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he certainly doesn’t hurt my interest
This is the first year I can actually remember really sitting down to watch the Olympics — to the point where I’ve stayed up past midnight every night this week to tune into what’s going on. I’ll be the first … Continue reading
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if it were only that simple
I have to say, I’m quite impressed — I’ve already heard back from two agents regarding the query I just sent out last week. Both were passes, of course, but I couldn’t imagine it would really be that simple. If … Continue reading
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leap into query land
Last night I took a leap out into that most terrifying of territories: I sent out my first three query letters for my novel. After tweeking them and harrassing various family members for more than a month to help me … Continue reading
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more ‘Breaking Dawn’ mayhem
So it was an awesome but crazy busy weekend, and now I’m struggling to keep my eyes open at my desk. Despite the fact that I’m on my second Diet Pepsi and it’s only 11 a.m., sleep is about all … Continue reading
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the wait is almost over!
So tonight is the release of Breaking Dawn, the fourth and final book in Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling Twilight series. I, like many young (and not-so-young) people all around the world, am eagerly awaiting the moment when that shiny black cover … Continue reading
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