Tag Archives: author’s life

How many hats can a person wear?

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

  We tend to wear many hats throughout our lives. I happen to wear about four currently – a wife, a mother, a teacher, and an author. At any given moment, any hat could be tossed on my head regardless … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Meet-Up…

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

This time last year, I was greener than Kermit the Frog in terms of being an author. With my first book published (Trinity) and one contracted (Relic), I was excited and terrified to step beyond the comforts of the internet … Continue reading →

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The Calm Before the Storm

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

Things never happen in an orderly fashion. Events are too antsy to wait their turn. So just when I think I can breathe again, bam! I get hit with a million and one things to do that must be completed … Continue reading →

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The End… a writer’s dream and nightmare

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

Wednesday evening, midnight, I finished writing Elixxir. Let me qualify that. I finished writing the first draft of Elixxir. You see, writing “The End” on a story is every author’s dream, but also our nightmare. Lurking just around the corner of … Continue reading →

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A Habit of Mind – #2 Begin With The End In Mind

Posted on March 18, 2011 by

A couple of weeks ago, I presented Stephen Covey‘s first habit, Be Proactive. Today I’m going to talk about his second habit, Begin With the End in Mind. As a school teacher, I learned long ago that Backward Design was … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Witticisms: Goal-setting

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

So it’s the new year and everyone is thinking about resolutions and goals. Well, here are some quotes to keep near you as you set those goals and feel waves of doubt rush in or see roadblocks up ahead. Thanks … Continue reading →

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A New Year’s Reflection… by Deena Remiel

Posted on December 31, 2010 by

“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the most surprised of them all?” In other words, who would have thought at this time last year that I would be standing, armed with two completed and contracted novels,  on the precipice … Continue reading →

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Dishing at Daily Dose of Decadence today!

Posted on November 5, 2010 by

So you think you know me, eh? Well, check out Just the Facts Friday over at Daily Dose of Decadence. Just click on the banner above. I can guarantee you don’t know EVERYTHING about me. wink, wink Hugs, Deena

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Saturday Morning Drive

Posted on October 30, 2010 by

Technically, I’ve taken time off from my Saturday postings to work on my serious writing. But all that means is you can peruse my entire site at your own pace. Cruise through the Music Room, make a pit stop by … Continue reading →

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Change is good!

Posted on October 28, 2010 by

I need a computer directly linked to my brain! I’m doing so much writing, it’s fantastic, but, and there is a but, if I want my writing to be consistent and excellent, then I have to streamline what I’m doing. I’m … Continue reading →

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