J.K. Royce’s essay, “Writer’s Slump” is featured in my book, Captivate Audiences to Create Loyal Fans. Presenters and authors can look for the sensory details Royce included, for example: her husband regards her with the “worried eyes of a deer sniffing the scent of a hungry wolf.” She laces the essay with snippets of subtle […]
George Carlin Quotes
George Denis Patrick Carlin born on May 12, 1937, died from heart failure on this day, June 22, 2008, at seventy-one years old. “He was regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians.”His final HBO special, It’s Bad for Ya, was filmed less than four months before his death. In 2008, he […]
Stacey Gustafson Gives Graduation Advice
Graduation Advice for My Daughter April 29, 2015 By staceygustafson re-blogged from http://staceygustafson.com/graduation-advice-for-my-daughter/ Teachers, valedictorians and school administrators spoke at your high school graduation and offered advice like go to college, get a job, work hard, pursue your dreams, and travel. This is great for most graduates but just the tip of the iceberg. Since […]
Penny Warner nominated for Agatha Award
Penny Warner has been nominated for the 2013 Agatha Award in the Best Children’s and Young Adult Novel category for THE CODE BUSTERS CLUB #3: MYSTERY OF THE PIRATE’S TREASURE. Her CODE BUSTERS #2: THE HAUNTED LIGHT HOUSE was the winner of the 2012 Agatha Award last year. Penny presented with Rhys Bowen on Friday […]
Written Across the Genres
We are very close to ordering the galley proof for Written Across the Genres. Another step closer to publishing by February 1st. One section toward the end of the book has several name tag mini shorts. The object was to write in one hundred words, a mini short with the sentence, “I have rain in […]
To Wax or not to Wax at the Nail Salon
Stacey Gustafson is at it again with her humor. Check out her recent blog post: http://staceygustafson.com/bright-lights-insults-and-gel-manicures/
Six Signs of Middle Age Humor
Stacey Gustafson’s recent post is titled, “6 Signs You’re Middle-Aged”. How many signs describe you? Check out staceygustafson.com