Monthly Archives: July 2009

I'm Braindead Today

Posted on July 30, 2009 by madinpursuit

Maybe I need to alphabetize some M&Ms. Or untangle some electrical cords. I know… wash sheets. Ok, that didn’t take long. The summer was going by fast but suddenly it skidded to a halt, with more than a month before … Continue reading →

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So, Susan, what is your book about?

Posted on July 29, 2009 by madinpursuit

I’m torturing myself by sitting in front of a video camera and interviewing myself.  I even put on eye make-up and lipstick. I spent half the morning writing “conversational” answers to the question “what’s your book about?” I’m such a … Continue reading →

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isbn 9780984129218

Posted on July 27, 2009 by madinpursuit

Some people do vanity Googles on their name. I do it on my novel’s ISBN.* And, baby, I may be having a quiet summer in cool clammy Rochester, but my book is everywhere! DealOz tells me that I’m available new … Continue reading →

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"Review from a Bisexual Youth"

Posted on July 24, 2009 by madinpursuit

Every once in a while, I get a surprise in my mail. Just as I’m focusing in on my wild tales of smuggling and hi-jinks in exotic places, someone takes note of something else I wrote, this time my “Remembering … Continue reading →

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Electronics: Binge & Purge

Posted on July 24, 2009 by madinpursuit

Okay, I confess. I bought myself one of those sweet Dell Mini-10 computers. It’s what people are referring to as a “netbook” — a 10 x 7 laptop suitable for email and websurfing. I love it. My other “laptop” (which … Continue reading →

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Hemingway Revisited

Posted on July 22, 2009 by madinpursuit

I have to confess that I never paid much attention to Hemingway stories. I always thought of him as the guys’ writer. War. Big game hunting. Bull fights. But I might be changing my mind. After reading a few novels … Continue reading →

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Cultural Artifacts. Good and Evil

Posted on July 20, 2009 by madinpursuit

Researching: trade in cultural artifacts and antiquities. The news stories are all about skulduggery. Looting. Smuggling. Prosecutions. Repatriations to source countries. See my bookmarks at delicious>>> It would seem politically incorrect to admit that I’ve purchased beads from all over … Continue reading →

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Writers Use Social Networking

Posted on July 19, 2009 by madinpursuit

I’m dazzled by the number of resources for writers and authors. Friday on Goodreads I posted this: This morning I sat down to try to clear my head about all the social networking sites I’m trying to keep up with … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 19, 2009 by madinpursuit

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Colorado Plateau 2009

Posted on July 18, 2009 by madinpursuit

Amid various projects, we’re thinking about a long September vacation — another roadtrip out West. My eyes are focusing on southern Utah — Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Escalante National Monument. Grand scenery. I haven’t found a special artsy destination … Continue reading →

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