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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

By Sam On February 14, 2012 · Leave a Comment

In honour of this special occasion, I want to share this funny article with you

“How to Date a Writer” By Heather O’Neill

http://www.cbc.ca/books/canadawrites/2012/02/how-to-date-a-writer-heather-oneill.html

 

The following apply to moi –

 

Be eccentric. Writers are impressed by silly things. Remember their original loves were characters in novels. Act like [...]

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New York’s “Literary Cubs”

By Sam On December 1, 2011 · Leave a Comment

I found an interesting article about some young minds who are pursuing literary careers and who are making names for themselves in New York through their own hard work and perseverance.

This article, featuring the individuals above, is worth a read:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/01/fashion/new-yorks-literary-cubs.html?pagewanted=1&_r=2&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha210

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Writers unite!

By Sam On March 30, 2011 · 2 Comments

I LOVE twitter.

I think I like it more than Facebook now.  I love the fact that there are people out there that are as nerdy and fantastic as me!  Who devour books for pleasure and enjoy writing.  Who have to write.  Or their soul will wither and die.

I am no longer a freak! [...]

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