Author Archives: Susan

NEW MEDIA & WRITING: Exactly that in Gameplay

Posted on February 17, 2007 by Susan

Just as in the beginning and as evermore shall be, those who foresee problems will see them a damned long time before anything is done about it.  I’ve been slowly getting my feet wet with new media software, both in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING & BLOGGING: The Hooker

Posted on February 17, 2007 by Susan

Lord knows we understand how vital a hook is in a query letter, and mainly, the hook is not for the consumer, but for the agent, editor, the publisher. Technology is changing even this aspect of writing; the hook is … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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TECHNOLOGY, WRITING & REALITY?: Gone

Posted on February 17, 2007 by Susan

I’m sitting here contemplating the word "gone." Gone:  absent, irrecoverable, used up, pregnant, dead, uneasy, infatuated, exhilarated. Concentrating on absent, irrecoverable, and dead, absent doesn’t quite fit entirely; absent can reverse into present, so that irrecoverable isn’t then a suitable … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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TECHNOLOGY & REALITY?: Cold

Posted on February 17, 2007 by Susan

Chopped my way into my barn/shop late yesterday afternoon.  So I could sit in here and freeze today. But one thing it gives me opportunity to try (the silver lining?):  Freezing a hard drive to recover lost information.  I have … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Ruled by the Weather

Posted on February 16, 2007 by Susan

I am, very much so.  Mood swings not with the moon, but with the sun and clouds and wind and rain.  Sunshine heats the heart up. Grey days, I’m nearly gone. But for real this time–Can’t unfreeze my shop door … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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NEW MEDIA: Everything I’ve Learned About Life I’ve Learned in My Garage

Posted on February 16, 2007 by Susan

The concept of shadow, of course, is easily understood.  But then again, how often do we see (or notice) a double shadow in natural light?  Natural, that is, meaning not a staged effect. A bit hard to see, but two … Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Gorgonzola

Posted on February 14, 2007 by Susan

This is about as close to reality that I am willing to share on this icy, stay under the laprobe and read day: Two slices of rye bread, buttered lightly on the outside, a thin layer of mayonnaise on the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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EDUCATION: Further Injustice

Posted on February 14, 2007 by Susan

My dad felt bad when I told him I was going to start courses at a local community college.  I was fifty-something.  I knew he’d be hurt because he was ashamed of the fact that he couldn’t afford to have … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Unless you can’t help yourself, don’t.

Posted on February 13, 2007 by Susan

Thanks to 2 Blowhards for this article: Wannabes beware, writing isn’t a matter of staying the course. I personally wish that the majority of those who "have that novel" in them just ignore that fact.  There is not a sudden … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING & REALITY?: Truth is Stranger than…

Posted on February 13, 2007 by Susan

…fiction.  Yet one of my main troubles in writing is coming up with a good story line.  At least one strong enough to support my literary aspirations of meaningful writing.  On the other hand, I have so much going on … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Oooooh…White Lightning!

Posted on February 11, 2007 by Susan

Gazpacho‘s done as much it can be.  It was submitted because I felt comfortable that it had gone as far as it could in its best direction.  Now I think When The Crows Gather is at that point (though I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Sunday Morning Pill Duty

Posted on February 11, 2007 by Susan

Now that we’re old–and evidently, forgetful–we’re into the 7-day pill cases to hold our hoard of daily drugs.  Actually, most of them are vitamins, supplements, stall-off-old-fogey-hope pills, but I take about 10 a day, and Jim, five regular but others … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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LITERATURE: So Many Books, So Little Time…

Posted on February 10, 2007 by Susan

Every day I try to hold off on any personal (Reality?:) postings until after 4:52 p.m. when the sweeping hands of MetaxuCafe harvest member headlines.  I also try to post something literary just prior to that time in the hopes … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Group Therapy

Posted on February 10, 2007 by Susan

Here’s why you really need a writers group or at the very least, a good reader:  technical flaws. Even if you’ve gotten used to your group’s opinions and varied styles in writing, and even if you’ve adjusted or chosen to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Up Again, Down Again…

Posted on February 9, 2007 by Susan

New records set here: #1  The fastest turnaround (rejection) ever from a lit journal, Small Spiral Notebook.  Submission sent out on January 26th, received today,  February 9th.  I really thought they’d like this, too. #2  The fastest mood change ever–aside … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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