One Word, One Rung, One Day

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One word ... because that is how all stories must start. One Rung ... at a time up the long, slippery ladder of success. One Day ... my name will grace the cover of a novel. A big, hairy Texan's pursuit to publish a novel

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  • Juevos on Nov 18, 2009 in Food a strange world

    It's no secret I have some odd eating habits, but odder still are the people who "discover" some new food item. Perhaps these people were simply hungry and willing to try anything.Take eggs for example. I can't imagine what was going through the dud...

  • I Should Wear Pink Underwear on Nov 10, 2009 in Meaty Goodness a strange world

    Let's talk women's underwear.But before we do, let me explain exactly how this subject came to be my latest blog post.Last Saturday was the opening day of deer hunting here in Texas, and me being the procrastinator I am I chose to wait until Saturday...

  • I'd Show You But I'd Have to Kill Ya on Nov 6, 2009 in Friends writing life pics

    Thanks to everyone who sent me stories for Literary Agent Appreciation week. I have a few more but they are very similar to those I've already posted in either content or agent named so I'm going to move on and post about other things going on in my...

  • Literary Agent Appreciation Story # 6 on Nov 5, 2009 in my reads Agents Friends writing life

    This tale of success comes from Cicily Janus.I have a story about Gary, AKA SUPER AGENT G or SECRET AGENT G or GDUDE. Once upon a time, Gary and I met at an illustrious wreck of a conference in Massachusetts. There were writers, agent(s), mainly...

  • Literary Agent Appreciation Story # 5 on Nov 4, 2009 in Agents Friends writing life

    Nathan Bransford is known far and wide among writers that frequent the blogosphere and his efforts to help and educate writers is no secret, but J. J. DeBenedictis, author of the OxyJen blog offers up a unique perspective on Mr. Bransford's kindness.

  • Literary Agent Appreciation Story #4 on Nov 4, 2009 in Agents Friends writing life

    Here's another great story that highlights the fact that Literary Agents are often much more than business associates. This one comes from Jackie Brown.The wonderful agent with whom I entrust my writing career is an outstanding businesswoman; her epo...

  • Literary Agent Stories Part 3 on Nov 3, 2009 in Agents Friends

    This one comes from T. Anne at White Platonic DreamsHere's my helpful albeit slightly painful experience. I once wrote a novel then queried said novel, then received a myriad of rejections for said novel that were bland and meaningless and politely s...