Tag Archives: Anny Cook

What’s luck got to do with it…

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

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.

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.

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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Hold the Presses! The Spirit of 2011 is upon me!

I’m feeling a might New Years-ish! The approaching change looks interesting this morning! Time to recognize! For meritorious conduct in the face of wicked witches and heart attacks, Penelope, you have been inducted into the Legion of Courage, along with … Continue reading

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