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FIve? This has stopped being cute.

I felt I was on my way when I got two rejections. Now that they’ve reached five, even with some lovely apologies mixed in, I feel less sanguine about it. And of course the...
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Two rejections!

I have gotten two rejections. I’m pretty psyched. One was more personal, one was more “form letter” type. I think this is totally to be expected, and now that I’m experiencing it, it’s not...

The book, continued. A new chapter for you…

—***— The bombers. Still the dissonance rings in my ears like Anglican church bells in my neighbourhood full of Muslim immigrants. They were boys, sweet and dear and polite, and they got haircuts in...
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Which pitch?

Hey y’all. This weekend I send out my “pitch” – ~200 words that have to get your blood boiling, your interest piqued and your wallet out! I’d love to get a poll of your...

Chapter One, Continued – Spy Act

“What did you find?” asked my boss, who I called Pastey, for being as white as cod and half as interesting. His real name was Leslie, or ‘Les. I found that quite fitting as...
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Spy Act. Chapter One.

You may have noticed I’ve been blog silent for a few months. I was finishing… This. My novel. It’s ready for agenting, and I’m gearing up for that. I’d love to hear your comments...