Category Archives: 2014

Blackberry Weather

Posted on August 8, 2014 by SharonJoss

The blackberries are ripening here in Oregon. Thanks to the vacant house behind me, I’ve got monstrous vines hanging over into my yard, but I’m not complaining. I’m lovin’ it. Even the dogs patrol the ground beneath the vines several … Continue reading →

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Fourth Friday Free Fiction – Requiem for a Songbird

Posted on July 25, 2014 by SharonJoss

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Writers Network

Posted on July 17, 2014 by SharonJoss

When I started writing full-time a few years ago, I knew the the life of a writer is largely a solitary pursuit. Not a problem for me, as I like my own company (most days).But while putting the worlds on … Continue reading →

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Dear Old Dog

Posted on July 10, 2014 by SharonJoss

Today, my darling dog Mia turned 14. In dog years, that’s…really old. Like about 100 in dog years. She’s been totally deaf for the last two of them, and in the last few months, her vision has declined to the … Continue reading →

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On Rejection

Posted on July 3, 2014 by SharonJoss

Six months ago (man, seems like yesterday!), I got my first personal rejection (from an editor who didn’t know me). Since then, I’ve begun receiving personal rejections regularly, including several recently which encouraged me to continue to submit other material … Continue reading →

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Fourth Friday Free Fiction – Flight Risk

Posted on June 27, 2014 by SharonJoss

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Counting the Days – Writing to a Schedule

Posted on June 25, 2014 by SharonJoss

Hard to believe the year is already half over. At the beginning of 2014, I committed myself to a production schedule for the first time. I made myself a 30-day, 60-day, and 360-day list of GOALS I felt I could … Continue reading →

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