Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Keeping Your Manuscript In Balance

Posted on October 10, 2012 by

I know I don’t usually post on Wednesdays, but I’m pumping manuscript iron over at Writers In The Storm today. Laura Drake, our October blog mistress, sent out the call for a blog which yanked my joiner chain. (Y’all know … Continue reading →

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The Devil’s Playground: Big Screen Devilry for YOUR Launch Party

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

The Party is coming! The Party is coming! I’m so into the fun of party planning that I decided the More Cowbell Mash-up of Launch Party links could wait until tomorrow. In case you’re asking, What Launch Party?…. The Worldwide … Continue reading →

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Yummy Snacks! The Devil’s Own Party Food…

Posted on June 18, 2011 by

I’m looking over the shopping list for Tuesday’s Worldwide Book Launch Party and it seems to be a little bit chocolate-heavy. By now, you DO know that there is a huge Twitter launch party for James Rollins’ new book, The … Continue reading →

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#myWANA In Times of Need

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

This morning’s jolt of adrenaline did not come from caffeine (the way I like it!). No, my “OK, I’m awake” moment today came from the sound of my baby girl sliding off the bed and hitting the hardwood floor. With … Continue reading →

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More Cowbell Mash-up #6: A Shout Out To Moms

Posted on May 9, 2011 by

Yesterday was my first Mother’s Day. This time last year, I was doped up on morphine after a long labor, so technically I had the first one last year but I don’t remember much. Today is my daughter’s 1st birthday, … Continue reading →

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Holiday Tradition: The Golden Egg

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

Growing up in a divorced family, I had double the holidays.  Two birthdays, two Christmases, two celebrations of just about everything. However, even though most things could be duplicated, there were a few favorite holidays that the parents staked a … Continue reading →

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I’ve Got a Fever For “More Cowbell”

Posted on April 2, 2011 by

I’ve already had a few friends ask me why on Earth I named this blog, “More Cowbell.” I’ve got lots of reasons, but the main one is that this is the name of one of the Top 10 Funniest of … Continue reading →

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10 Life Lessons I Learned From My Dog

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

Last weekend marked the ten month anniversary of saying goodbye to my beloved dog, Hoshi. She was everything a dog should be: loyal, loving, sweet-tempered, funny. She got my jokes (I swear that dog laughed) and she was around for … Continue reading →

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