Tag Archives: books

Under the Gun

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Lida Bushloper

I like this definition from somewhere on the web: “Under pressure to solve a problem or meet a deadline.” For we freelance writers, sometimes there is no deadline. While calls for submissions usually have one, “stuff” we just “want” to … Continue reading →

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Moving On

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Lida Bushloper

I once knew a “writer” who had written a book. That’s it. One book. And not because she died young, or anything like that. She kept re-writing this one book. She kept submitting this one book, to agents, small publishers. … Continue reading →

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Money

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Lida Bushloper

I don’t make enough money from writing to deduct writing expenses. But I still have them, so I look forward to the day when I might, in fact, be able to balance them against what I’ve earned. My accountant was … Continue reading →

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Showing Some Spine

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Lida Bushloper

Between the global health crisis and the upcoming election, many of us have been more glued to our monitors than ever. So much of what we hear is repetitive or speculation, so I start noticing the backgrounds, rather than the … Continue reading →

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Neighbor to Neighbor

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Lida Bushloper

I’ve written more than once about Little Free Libraries. My neighborhood is in a warm, dry climate, with an engaged community, so we have dozens of these free standing tiny display boxes with books and magazines to share and exchange. … Continue reading →

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We, Readers

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Lida Bushloper

I love this picture of London during the Blitz. These diehard readers didn’t have to cope with “safer at home.” But they still were under grave stress and the chance of very real physical attack from the German Luftwaffe. Yet, … Continue reading →

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Breakthrough

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Lida Bushloper

No, not with my writing. (I wish.) But with my consumption of books. Years ago, I had a super long commute to and from work, 75 miles each way. I naturally thought it would be a great time to listen … Continue reading →

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Didja Ever Notice?

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Lida Bushloper

The Pasadena (Ca.) choice for the 2020 One Book One City event is The Secrets We Kept, by Lara Prescott. (It looks terrific!) One of the local branches of the Pasadena Public Library set up a display table with a … Continue reading →

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The Arts

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Lida Bushloper

One of the primary delights of living where I do in Southern California is that I am surrounded by a wealth of resources for joy. For me this means the pure joy of learning, of stretching my mind and especially … Continue reading →

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Befuddlement

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Lida Bushloper

I’m in the process of bringing out a new edition of my poetry book, Fault Lines. The original edition was brought out by a micro press that is now defunct. That version was not available on Amazon (print or e-book) … Continue reading →