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The Journal: A Hodgepodge

In today’s Journal * Quote of the Day * I’m gonna harrass you a little * Dean’s writing in public again * Update on the Street Team * The 50%-off sale continues * Smashwords Presents * If you enjoy podcasts * Today * Of Interest * The Numbers Quote of the Day “There is always something, and something else, to discuss.” Joe Hartlaub Hey folks, I’m gonna harrass you a little bit here. Please bear with me. As I write this, I have in mind a few specific friends of mine whom I know would benefit greatly. In fact, I … Read more

The Journal: On My Goals and Ugh

In today’s Journal * On My Goals * Ugh. It’s going to be a full day * Of Interest * The Numbers On My Goals Another update. I never want my goals to limit me. That would just be stupid. Goals are there to make us reach, not to hold us back. Duh. So for the duration (now through June 2020) I don’t necessarily have to START a short story on or after a Sunday, but I have to have a new one finished every Saturday by midnight. Likewise, I don’t have to START a novel on or after the … Read more

The Journal: Fun with Numbers and a Blast from the Past

In today’s Journal * Topic: Fun With Numbers and a Blast from the Past * Today * Of Interest * The Numbers Topic: Fun With Numbers and a Blast from the Past Recently on a blog I follow now and then (the writer doesn’t post often), a writer listed her fiction numbers for the past several years. I like that, so I stole the idea. (Thanks, L.) Now, I’m not comparing myself with L or with anyone else. We all have different lives with different priorities and with different time requirements levied on us. So I’m just jooking back to … Read more