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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.
Recent Posts
MWPA Online Book Sale
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
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
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
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
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
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 ...

