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MYSTIC JIVE Cover Reveal

Posted on July 13, 2016 by SharonJoss

Coming soon to a bookseller near you, MYSTIC JIVE!  Release day is in less than a month away, and there’s still so much more to do.  I’m starting to ramp up the promotion right now, so you’ll be seeing more … Continue reading →

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Writing: It’s a Good Gig

Posted on October 9, 2014 by SharonJoss

I’m not pointing a finger; I’ve done my own share of whining as well. And while I’ve said that writing is the best job I’ve ever had, like any occupation, it isn’t always fun and games. It’s a gig like … Continue reading →

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Reflections on a Green-Eyed Monster

Posted on August 26, 2014 by SharonJoss

There was a book signing tonight at one of my local bookstores, and I decided to go. I hadn’t read any of the author’s books, but he writes fantasy; something I enjoy reading anyway, so why not, right? Additionally, he’s … Continue reading →

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2013: The List and the Lessons

Posted on December 26, 2013 by SharonJoss

This year (2013) has definitely been the year of the short story. I read more than a dozen short story anthologies and nearly 100 (as yet) unpublished shorts by writer colleagues in writing workshops. I also read more books this year … Continue reading →

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SFWA Pacific Northwest Reading Series

Posted on January 31, 2013 by SharonJoss

Last night, I attended the first of the SFWA Pacific Northwest Reading Series of 2013.  Three authors gave readings from their works.  Portland area writers Gra’ Linnaea (a Stoker award nominee) read the opening of a YA fantasy story he’s … Continue reading →

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Next Steps

Posted on May 4, 2012 by SharonJoss

With GLAMOUR version 02.5 now in the hands of my early readers, I’ve set the manuscript aside for the next month, and I’m looking forward to a little downtime.  I’ve got some catching up to do.  I’ve been so busy … Continue reading →

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