Monthly Archives: August 2013

What Happened to Small Courtesies?

Posted on August 28, 2013 by terriponce

Venting time. I’ve been noticing lately how people just don’t seem to have a sense of small courtesies. What I can’t figure out is why. Are people just not taught how to show a bit of respect? Or have we … Continue reading →

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Why I’m Taking a Break from #Writing

Posted on August 25, 2013 by terriponce

One thing I hear over and over again is that writers should keep writing, no matter what. That you need to do it every day to keep the momentum, even if it’s a small number of words. That you have … Continue reading →

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Writing About the Place I Love Most – #LongIsland

Posted on August 22, 2013 by terriponce

Many authors write about places they love. For me, it’s Long Island. It’s an amazing area, full of wonderful things to explore and experience. Balmy breezes in the summer; the smell of crisp, turning leaves in the fall; stillness and … Continue reading →

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Spam, Spam and More Spam – just what’s the point of it anyway?

Posted on August 18, 2013 by terriponce

I just don’t get it. What’s the point of spamming people anyway? Every time I manage my blog or email, I find more of this crap. Some days I have more than others, but no matter what I get spammed. … Continue reading →

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Posted from The Masquerade Crew: Why My Books will Probably Never be Free by @DianthaJones

Posted on August 13, 2013 by terriponce

Discovered this blog article today, and it really hits on why putting your book up for free can really be a bad thing. In truth, I think there’s a lot of merit to this logic, because I’ll definitely read something … Continue reading →

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