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Happy Endings - The Romance Writer's Pursuit
http://www.jeannieruesch.com/wordpress/
This blog is about the pursuit of a romance author -- from starting that very first work in progress to working toward bigger and better publishing goals. We cover the beginnings, the messy middles and of course, the happy endings along the way.
Recent Posts
Holidays Are Upon Us.
It’s the day after Thanksgiving, a time to reflect on the year before it ends. And it’s the traditional kick off shopping day for Christmas in the US. Bazaars are all over the place and I’m noticing them more this year because last year the...
Don’t Just Read — Analyze!
Writers read. You’ve probably heard the advice many times — you can’t expect to write well in a genre you don’t read. But I’m going to add a caveat. Great writer’s don’t just read. They analyze. I recently at...
The Grass is Always Greener…
I write urban fantasy and it’s also a genre I love to read, but there are times when I want a change of pace–especially when I’ve been struggling to get a book finished and I can’t be distracted by shiny new ideas–so I ...
Those Who Came Before…
Since it’s the week of Thanksgiving and I’m still recovering from a neck injury (shh, I’m not supposed to be on my computer at all), I thought I’d focus today’s post on being grateful. Specifically, being grateful for ...
Friends, Readers and Leopard-Skin Slippers
Recently my chapter’s newsletter posed a question to its members, “What part of being a writer are you most thankful for?” and one of the most common responses was “The people you meet.” I couldn’t agree more. So w...
THE HELP YOU GET ALONG THE WAY
I’m blogging today about becoming a finalist in the EPIC Awards. Now wait, don’t go yet. This is not “all about me”—I promise. Most people that I’ve met in the last half of my adulthood would never describe me as “shy,” but as a...


Love your blog topics! I'm an aspiring writer, and this is just the kind of info I'm seeking!
Thanks and keep up the good work!
Cathy Bryant
http://wordvessel.blogspot.com
Posted: November 12th, 2008 | More Reviews From CathyBryant | Report This Comment