Monthly Archives: February 2022

Reading Report: End of February 2022

Posted on 02/28/2022 by chick

I’m still working on Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler (216/406 pages) and On Writing Romance: How to Craft a Novel That Sells by Leigh Michaels (62/246 pages). I finished Attachments by Rainbow Rowell; Grade A-: Coworkers Beth and … Continue reading →

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Reading Report: Latish February 2022

Posted on 02/20/2022 by chick

I am still reading Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler. I’m about halfway through, far enough to be invested and motivated to finish it. But, the story has gotten really grim and violent, and it will be hard going … Continue reading →

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That’s Just the Way It Is

Posted on 02/19/2022 by chick

Covid isn’t over, but the people of Rhode Island are over it. The governor has dropped the state mask mandate, and now the school board has voted to make masks optional as of 3/4. I knew this was coming, so … Continue reading →

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Today’s Advice

Posted on 02/18/2022 by chick

I was browsing through some books from my shelves, trying to decide which ones to keep and which ones to donate, when I came across this bit of advice: If you are planning to write fiction, do not sit around … Continue reading →

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Big Stack o’ Books

Posted on 02/17/2022 by chick
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Seeking Recommendations

Posted on 02/13/2022 by chick

Here is a crazy idea: I’m going to write a romance novel. Why? Mostly because I need a quick writing project to build my writing muscles back up. Plus, Hallmark Publishing is having open submissions next month, which is what … Continue reading →

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Reading Report: Mid-February 2022

Posted on 02/12/2022 by chick

I finished reading The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding (Grade: B+) near the end of January, allowing me to get started on my February reading a little early (hooray!). In this story, twelve-year-old Prosper Redding, born into a powerful and … Continue reading →

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Diagnosis

Posted on 02/11/2022 by chick

A few months ago I noticed that I was having some trouble reading small print. The problem was with my right eye. I figured that it was a cataract, because cataracts are common in my family, even among non-elderly folks … Continue reading →

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