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I've Got One Daughter...
And some thoughts on remembering publishing people are people.
Aug 27 • Eric
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Fear of Missing Out? In this Economy?
On closing to submissions and giving everyone the attention they deserve.
Jul 29 • Eric
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A Season of Community, a Season of Change
The return on investment isn't what you think it is.
May 27 • Eric
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What Do You Do, When You Can't Find the Words?
Writing and raging when it feels like the end of times.
Apr 21 • Eric
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Welcome to the Neighborhood
Something old, something new, something I built just for you.
Mar 18 • Eric
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The Life Giving Magic of Refilling the Well
To quote two of the Schuyler sisters... "take a break."
Dec 24, 2024 • Eric
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Lessons from The Wild Robot: Why You Should Keep Writing When it Feels Like the End of the World
Because you are more than you were programmed to be.
Nov 26, 2024 • Eric
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Book After Book: Maintaining Long Relationships with Your Agent
Six books in or eleven books in, there's just one trick that keeps things going.
Oct 22, 2024 • Eric
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