Monthly Archives: October 2017

Scared?

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

Today is Halloween. You already know that. These days, fewer people are afraid of supernatural beings. But we writers still have fears–the oft-acknowledged rejection, exposure, failure. We already know we have to act in spite of those fears in order … Continue reading →

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Bravery

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

I gained a new follower a few days ago. Normally, this would be a cause for jubilation. But this time, I felt anxiety. The new follower is someone I know slightly. So what? I have lots of followers I know … Continue reading →

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It’s Not My Fault

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

I spent the last few days in Toronto at Bouchercon, the be-all and end-all of mystery writers and readers conventions in Toronto. I had vowed I would not bring back a suitcase full of books. Any of you who read … Continue reading →

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You’re a Writer, So . . .

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

. . . you get the same reactions we have been getting since the creation of dirt. We get questions: where do you get your ideas? We get “help.” “Boy, we should team up and I’ll tell you my life … Continue reading →

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Make it Stop! (Not Really)

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

Once again I’m overwhelmed by piles and shelves of unread books. I shouldn’t say, “once again,” because it’s actually a permanent condition. I could never live long enough to read them all, especially since I can’t resist adding to the … Continue reading →

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