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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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Writing at the Coast

Posted on October 29, 2013 by SharonJoss

I’m baaack. From a nine-day sojourn to Lincoln City for an intensive Science Fiction writing workshop, taught by award-winning author and editor, Kristine Rusch.  Wrote four shorts and a little a technique exercise that mutated into a flash fiction piece.  Read … 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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Monday Funday – Kevin Hearne Book Signing

Posted on July 2, 2013 by SharonJoss

   Last night I went to a terrific book signing for Kevin Hearne and his latest book in the Iron Druid series, Hunted. I discovered this series a few years ago, and have been a faithful fan ever since.  The … 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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Changing Gears

Posted on August 18, 2012 by SharonJoss

Now that GLAMOUR is done, and I’m in the query cycle, I’m taking this week to recover by cleaning up my office, preparing for an upcoming class I’m taking on editing (I’ve got eight workshop-buddy critiques to write), and starting … Continue reading →

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