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Promoting Your Book

Posted on November 19, 2022 by cmwriter

The Friends of the College of the Desert Library hosted an Author Reception for me at the historic Shadow Mountain Golf Club in Palm Desert, California. For me, this meant talking about my short story collection Creek Songs. My time … Continue reading →

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Creek Songs

Posted on May 6, 2022 by cmwriter

Creek Songs, my short story collection available on Amazon Books, will soon be available on Kindle. (I love writing short stories, bringing a character’s moment in time to fruition or . . . maybe not.) Short stories are great reads … Continue reading →

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My Father’s Autograph

Posted on June 11, 2018 by cmwriter

We didn’t have yearbooks in elementary school. When the “big kids” were signing each other’s yearbooks at the end of the year, we young kids looked on longingly. But we were resourceful. We each had small autograph books which we … Continue reading →

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A Writer’s Really Bad Day

Posted on May 19, 2018 by cmwriter

Some days should never happen, like those days fate conspires to reek havoc with your plans. Enter May 5, 2018. I was on my way to a Volunteer Recognition Luncheon for the Palm Springs Writers Guild. From there I would … Continue reading →

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An Odd Purchase at the Museum Store

Posted on April 15, 2018 by cmwriter

A local museum sent out a mailer announcing a Native American pottery show.  It looked enticing plus I’d wanted to own a pottery piece for some time. I find the artwork calming and soothing, intricate and pleasing. I like its … Continue reading →

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A Writers’ Critique Group at Last

Posted on November 15, 2017 by cmwriter

I pulled into the parking lot of the local library a little before 10 a.m., feeling a bit excited. After many years, a writers’ critique group was forming in my locale under the auspices of the Palm Springs Writers Guild … Continue reading →

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The Personal Essay

Posted on October 17, 2017 by cmwriter

Basically, I’m a short story writer. I’m used to the conventions and practices of that genre. I’m still growing as a fiction writer and still learning. I keep working. As far as essay format is concerned, I’m used to the … Continue reading →

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The thrill of buying tires?

Posted on August 14, 2017 by cmwriter

Shopping for tires is not the kind of trip that’s high on my list of fun things to do. I mean, buying tires? Whaa-whaa. Thud. However, as I walked around my Jeep one day to see if anyone had opened … Continue reading →

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Have you had your hug today?

Posted on July 1, 2017 by cmwriter

I recently went to an event with friends where, when it was over, everyone was hugging, like people do after an evening when feelings of closeness and well-being surround everyone. As I leaned in to hug one person, she said, … Continue reading →

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Writing and Taxes

Posted on March 15, 2017 by cmwriter

I don’t want to do it. I don’t want to leave the writing groove. I savor the days I wake up and write, do some book promo, catch up with happenings on Facebook, and write. Oh, I said that. So … Continue reading →

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