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‘Twas Thrilling

Posted on April 28, 2014 by SharonJoss

I’m ba-ack… From another week-long craft writing workshop with my mentors Dean Wesley Smith and Kris Kathryn Rush. This time around, the subject was writing ‘modern thrillers’. This is the third craft workshop I’ve taken from them, and I’ve got … Continue reading →

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The Land of Writers

Posted on March 2, 2014 by SharonJoss

I’m back from the Land of Writers, better known as Lincoln City, Oregon, where I spent the last 8 days attending an Anthology Workshop with some of the most amazing writers and editors imaginable.  Hosted by Dean Wesley Smith and … Continue reading →

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Here Comes the Sun

Posted on December 20, 2013 by SharonJoss

Happy Solstice! Saturday is the shortest day of the year.  In the ‘old’ days (the really old days), people celebrated the end of darkness and return of the light.  From now until June, good ol’ Sol will shine its light … Continue reading →

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Writers Weekend

Posted on November 10, 2013 by SharonJoss

Not only did I make it out to Orycon this weekend for the Writer’s Workshop with a couple of terrifically helpful authors David W. Goldman and Kristin Landon, but I also managed to scarf up a few of the latest … Continue reading →

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Growing Pains

Posted on September 25, 2013 by SharonJoss

I’ve been on a bit of a high since making my first professional sale in May and seeing my short story published in August.  Recently, I’ve begin to experience the letdown that comes with a return to regularly scheduled programming. … Continue reading →

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Time In, Time Out

Posted on June 4, 2013 by SharonJoss

  May was a very busy month.  I spent eight days at a Print On Demand (POD) workshop, another four days in Missoula at MISCON for a writer’s conference, and my sister came for a brief visit last weekend.  I’ve … Continue reading →

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2012 MISCON Writers Track

Posted on May 28, 2012 by SharonJoss

 I’m back from dark and damp Missoula, Montana, home of  MISCON.  This was my first time to Montana, and only my second Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention.  Unlike the World Con I attended in Reno last year which hosted … Continue reading →

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