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http://www.stephdoyon.blogspot.com

Here's an inside look at the publishing business through the eyes of an award-winning author. Instead of the usual grumbling and complaints, fiction writer Stephanie Doyon offers a realistic point of view and constructive advice. You'll also find commentary on books, inspiration, and the creative life thrown into the mix. Come take a look...procrastinating never felt so productive.

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  • MWPA Online Book Sale

    Posted on Thursday November 5th, 2009 at 14:46

    Get your holiday shopping done early!This year, the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance is hosting their annual Holiday Book Sale online in conjunction with the USM Bookstore. Forty Maine authors are featured, including yours truly, representing ...

  • Don\'t Take His Word For It

    Posted on Wednesday November 4th, 2009 at 12:13 in point of view, detail

    The other day I was editing a scene I had written when I came across a mistake that seemed to have slipped by me a few times. The problem lies in the point of view, which is told in close third person through the eyes of the main character, Ovid. S...

  • Inspiration of the Moment: Andrew Bird

    Posted on Wednesday October 28th, 2009 at 13:32 in inspiration

    Saturday night, I had the pleasure of catching the St. Vincent/Andrew Bird concert in Portland. Both performances were fantastic. I’ve been to upwards of a hundred shows in my day, and never have I seen an audience so completely entranced. For thre...

  • The Time Traveler\'s Strife

    Posted on Thursday October 22nd, 2009 at 13:28

    I want to love ABC’s new drama, FLASHFORWARD. I really do. First, there’s the great cast (Joseph Fiennes! Sonya Walger! The guy from HAROLD & KUMAR! among many others). The premise is irresistible: everyone in the world blacks out for 2 mi...

  • Lovely Libraries

    Posted on Wednesday September 30th, 2009 at 09:25 in light diversions

    My dear friend, Larissa, sent me a link to Curious Expeditions, which featured a tour of some of the most beautiful libraries in the world. The photos are absolutely stunning. One of my favorites, pictured above, is the George Peabody Library in Balt...

  • That Old Fiction Magic

    Posted on Friday September 25th, 2009 at 09:37 in books, creative process

    Now that the kids are back in school, I’m hoping to get back into the blogging groove. Friday, I was called for jury duty which, along with instilling me with a feeling of civic pride, gave me time to delve into THAT OLD CAPE MAGIC, the latest ...

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