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TV and Me
I am behind in blog reading because my schedule has been overwhelming, but will catch up as soon as I can. I hope today is a good day for checking out my “reader.” As you might have noticed from...
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MaryGold’s First Adventure
MaryGold’s adventures start today on my Facebook page and on Twitter! Remember to see where she went on her first adventure and jot down the information! MaryGold with Isabella Rose As I mentioned the...
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A Different Kind of Book Review: Doll God by Luanne Castle #MondayBlogs...
Luanne:Marie Ann Bailey has written a beautiful story about Doll God–that also happens to be a review! The special nature of this story really touched my heart. Thank you so much, Marie! Read and enjoy...
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Follow MaryGold and Not Me Next Week!
Just a little note to say I will be on hiatus through next week. MaryGold’s adventures will continue. Adventure #3 posted on my Facebook page and on Twitter today. The 4th adventure will post on...
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Book Giveaway: Win a Free Copy of Doll God!
TODAY!!! A free copy of Doll God awaits the first 3 people! This is just a quick “stop by” during my break to announce that MaryGold’s four adventures have been posted on my Facebook page and on...
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Doll God Makes an Appearance on AZTV
I’m still trying to crank out a revision for Stanford, but I thought I’d give you a snicker of enjoyment today. I want to remind you that the night before my TV interview I did not sleep AT ALL....
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What I Do and Don’t Know about Amazon Reviews and Rankings
Way back I said I would share some stuff I learned about publishing a book. A lot has gone on in my life in the past couple of months, so I got a little behind in my spring plans. Nevertheless, I will...
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What is That Beat from Inside the Earth?
In December, I posted a two-part essay by Abenaki poet Carol Bachofner here and here. In this piece, she redefines her artistic identity. Today I am sharing my review of her 4th poetry collection,...
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I Dish about Dolls and Doll God
Today is the last day of National Poetry Month. I haven’t done a fraction of what I had intended to do in celebration, but just because the month ends doesn’t mean I leave poetry behind. (And there is...
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Excerpt: Luanne Castle
Luanne:A big thank you to Jenn Monroe, editor of Extract(s), for publishing a 3 poem excerpt from Doll God this first day of May. Originally posted on Extract(s): From Doll God American Girl I am my...
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Book Promoting ;)
I took my car to the dealer for service yesterday. My dealer, like many, hires seniors to drive customers to and fro in company shuttles. (No, I’m not in that senior group yet. Maybe we should have Sr....
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Cat Heroes
Two weeks ago, I finished reading two memoirs about cats: Homer’s Odyssey, by Gwen Cooper, and A Street Cat Named Bob, by James Bowen (and Garry Jenkins). They are similar to a book I read a few years...
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More Tsuris: A Cat’s Tale of Mourning
We had a close call this past week. As you probably know, I lost my father in May. Then a week and a half ago, I lost my oldest cat Mac. It’s been a rough year. For at least a week, I actually forgot...
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Summer Reading
Marie from 1WriteWay and I are finishing up our Flash Essay course. We’ll be posting about it before too long. I’ve had a very full work and personal (not fun stuff) schedule this summer, so adding...
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The 30/30 Challenge of Tupelo Press, and How I Proved I Have a Screw Loose
I’ve gone and done it. I must be crazy. Throughout September, I will be “running” a poetry “marathon” for the Tupelo Press 30/30 project. By donating in recognition of my efforts, you will be...
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Three Questions: Luanne Castle
Luanne:Editor Jenn Monroe of Extract(s) lit magazine asked me some very thought-provoking questions in today’s interview. Also, check out the excerpt from Doll God also published May 1 in Extract(s):...
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Doll God is a Finalist!
Yesterday I opened an email listing the Finalists for the New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards and dismally scrolled through it, sure that Doll God was overlooked. But it WASN’T! It’s a Finalist! That was...
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Reading from The Book
On Sunday, I gave a poetry reading in Redlands, California, at the State Street Deli and Cafe. It was organized by Carla McGill, who did a fabulous job of it. Before I read, Carla read some of her own...
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An Award-Winning Book!
That’s right: my “baby” is an award-winning book. Doll God won the New Mexico-Arizona Book Award in its category. I can’t help but say WOOHOO! And if I do say so myself, this book makes a great...
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What Ever Happened to MaryGold?
Remember MaryGold? That doll from the cover of Doll God? The doll you named? Yeah, her. That doll. Here she is with my daughter’s cat. Notice how she has a Mona Lisa smile on her face. But in the photo...
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