Karen Diem

Feel better!

Other than the copy machine issue, this went well!

It also proves I can string a serious sentence or two together... though not for long. Good thing I have my amazing art skills to make up for it. 😆

Only one? I can think of three:

MC has to remain Latina.

No romance/sex between her and her two besties.

Third would probably be no cheating by MC or LI in their relationship.

While geared primarily at novices, even more experienced writers may find some handy tips, tricks, or things they just didn't know were hiding under a log.

It's called "Surviving Amazon" and covers what you should know before going on your trek through the Amazon system, navigation hacks when you're actually out there, and a little bit about what to do if something goes wrong.

If anyone's in the area and wants to attend, I'll be teaching a FREE class about how to publish on Amazon at the Finksburg branch of the Carroll County Library in Maryland at 1 pm on Saturday, May 10.

The talk is sponsored by the Maryland Writer's Association.

I know, which is why I suggested it. :)

What, no chickens or other birds?

They still think they're dinosaurs.

Where will the 'Blood Worm Moon' total lunar eclipse be visible tonight? A total lunar eclipse on March 13-14, 2025, will be visible across Earth's night side. See detailed maps of where and when to watch the dramatic 'Blood Moon'.

If you're up late tonight, consider checking out the cool blood moon eclipse. #astronomy #stargazers

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If you're on my newsletter, make sure you read the one I just sent out Friday! It's got the link to the brand-kidnapping-farce-new Winter 2024/2025 #freebie short story, "Taken" in it!

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I was in fact planning on defenestration of someone in that scene as well. LOL

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Working on a scene that's about to turn into a fight. Going to have a character break through a wall and possibly start their sentence with "Oh, yeah!"

Too much?

Nah. This is one of *my* short stories.
#amwriting #writingcommunity #superheroes

Write it and save it for release next February!

Don't we all?

Isn't it in the job description, something like "Must be able to do 4+ hours of research for one sentence you will later cut while weeping and snacking."

Your cover is awesome. Whose work is it?

To be honest, I wouldn't put it past Brent Spiner, having read his book.

Really? While I let my membership lapse a long time ago, that's a shame. Its salary data was really helpful in convincing companies that no, your fourth grader can't do this job and yes, the standard rate is this, not minimum wage or less-than-minimum wage.

She should, though.

Does she know she's making the space teddies sad?

No, she's sadly already reverted to "Mom" and "Hey"

Adding some cheese and chips to turn leftovers (squash, black beans, cilantro rice) into nachos tonight. Always a happy thing.

Also, Kid Diem greeted me with "Beloved Mother! I have returned from school!" which was worth a giggle, especially given her next words were "Snacks! I NEED snacks!"

Glad you're feeling better!

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Oh, well, then, loan application approved. LOL

Only six? At least two of those writers aren't paying attention. LOL

To totally mangle a famous quote:

A book should never be too big, Writer Baggins. Nor should it be too small; it should be sized precisely as its story needs.

#writerslife #amwriting

Based on what I've seen of the men actually driving that car, you also require a beret. Do you have one ready yet?

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I would've thought #3 went without saying. Unless they have another brownie sundae on the menu as well or perhaps a nice lava cake sundae...

Poor Naruto. He was collateral damage in the dictation software war.

Seriously? This is how voice dictation #autocorrect
works? Is there a quiet manga-dictation software war somewhere that I've never heard of? I've got nothing against manga, especially one I've never read.

It should be NOBODY.
#amwriting #typos

I'm happy NARUTO got shot.