Monthly Archives: October 2008
And (almost) let the noveling begin!
I admit, I’ve been slacking — after my promotion to editor in mid-October, I’ve found every possible reason not to work on my novels. I finished my second book in May, spent most of the summer editing it and then … Continue reading
magic & mischief
Happy Halloween, everyone! Hope your day is full of magic, a (tiny) bit of mischief and, most importantly, chocolate!
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Beginner’s candy-making with Meg
Armed with a print-out from Allrecipes.com and a little bit of chutzpah, I set about making a tasty fall treat for my Halloween pot luck at the office tomorrow: candy corn bark. Had I heard of this sort of snack? … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Party Favors’ by Nicole Sexton & Susan Johnston
Nicole Sexton and Susan Johnston’s novel Party Favors is just about the perfect read for the days leading up to the next presidential election: funny, engrossing and full of all the slights, corruption and disillusionment synonymous with D.C. politics. But … Continue reading
Filed under 4-star reads, book reviews
Booking Through Thursday: Breaking the spine
This week’s Booking Through Thursday question is pretty interesting, and I think quite telling: “Are you a spine breaker? Or a dog-earer? Do you expect to keep your books in pristine condition even after you have read them? Does watching … Continue reading
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