Tag Archives: Anny Cook

Reciprocity.

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Julia Barrett

One is under no obligation to reciprocate. However, in this business I am frequently reminded of the song by Allen Toussaint, performed by one of my favorites– the late great Lowell George of Little Feat- Here’s a portion of the … Continue reading →

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What’s luck got to do with it…

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Julia Barrett

A lot, I think. I’ve been reading lately about success and failure.  The Sunday New York Times had a three page article on Amanda Hocking, while on Saturday Anny Cook wrote a very touching post entitled The Rush all about … Continue reading →

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Schadenfreude

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Julia Barrett

I’m off for three days, but I’m leaving you with some marvelous words I think authors and readers should be familiar with, some resources and some opinions, for what they’re worth. Schadenfreude:  Pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. Avarice:  … Continue reading →

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Cool Stuff.

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Julia Barrett

The Voynich Manuscript. Somebody out there needs to write a great fantasy story about this book and its indecipherable code. Here I am, can you see me waving from a row house rooftop near Fells Point in Baltimore? Baltimore is … Continue reading →

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I meet the nicest people in writerland.

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Julia Barrett

For an admitted loner, I’ve met some great people over the past couple years. Today, author Sharon Hamilton drove to meet me for lunch – she persisted in finding me despite getting extremely lost.  It was kind of funny because … Continue reading →

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