Category Archives: writers

Rainforest: A Working Vacation

Posted on February 29, 2020 by SharonJoss

I am back from five (not exactly fun-filled, but definitely enjoyable) days at the Rainforest Writers Retreat. A working vacation, if you will; the first writer’s retreat I’ve attended. No, I didn’t finish my current work-in-progress; I didn’t even write … Continue reading →

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Wonderful WorldCon – Kansas City 2016

Posted on August 23, 2016 by SharonJoss

WORLD CON HIGHLIGHTS Home from Kansas City, jiggety-jig. My third WorldCon, and I am starting to get the hang of it. At least the daytime part. My first time as panelist at a WorldCon, and I was a bit intimidated, … Continue reading →

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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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WorldCon Redux: Sasquan

Posted on August 17, 2015 by SharonJoss

Every year, the World Science Fiction Society, an organization of science fiction fans, writers, and artists come together for several days to celebrate the films, music, costumes, gaming, artists, and writers of science fiction. It’s a fan-driven convention, but I … Continue reading →

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The Final Act: A New Beginning – WOTF

Posted on April 13, 2015 by SharonJoss

Wowie Zowie, it’s me. I won. The 31st Writers of the Future Golden Pen Award. For me, it’s a validation that I wrote a good story that people liked; and a confirmation that as a writer, I am on my … Continue reading →

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Return from the Land of Writers

Posted on October 27, 2014 by SharonJoss

I’m back from another excellent/exhausting/exhilarating week in Lincoln City, or as I like to think of it, the Land of Writers. I took an eight-day-long class on the business of writing, which, as it turns out, is a lot more … Continue reading →

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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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