Category Archives: What A Writer Needs

Comfort TV When You’re Recovering From An Illness By Susan Hanniford Crowley

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I am still recovering from chemotherapy. Apparently, it’s not a fast thing. While I’m trying to live my life and write, sometimes my brain gets overloaded. Currently more than usual. So I write as much as I can. Yesterday I … Continue reading →

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Author Rhonda Frankhouser Solves “Writer’s Back” by Stacy Hoff

Posted on August 11, 2017 by stacyhoff

 Hello Passionate Readers! Summer is usually a great time to relax. But for those of us who suffer from back pain, especially us writers, relaxation is not that easy. Here’s author Rhonda Frankhouser to tell us how to to avoid … Continue reading →

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When An Author Regroups After Surgery

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I was a little delusional. I thought to myself, okay, have the surgery and then while laid up write at maniac speed.  Pain, however, was a definite stumbling block. Pain killers also tend to blur the brain. Random falling asleep … Continue reading →

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Women’s Weekend Writing Retreat!

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I have invited Author Bobbi Lerman to tell us about her upcoming Women’s Weekend Writing Retreat and the purpose for it! I want to write… but the dishes are piling up. I want to write… but I have that huge … Continue reading →

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A Bit of Skill Makes the Difference

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Toni Kelly

Okay, so perhaps I should clarify the title. I’m not saying that a teensy bit of skill is all it takes, although it does depend on what we are talking about. I’m mainly talking about writing, but beyond that there … Continue reading →

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Writers and Desires by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

First, I want to talk about what writers desire.  Some would say chocolate.  Not really.  Okay, sometimes.  But what writers really desire is to write all the wonderful tales that flood into their minds. I remember reading that Maurice Sendak … Continue reading →

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What A Writer Needs – Part 4: Know When to Celebrate

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I learned something very important from the CTRWA meetings.  Celebrating your accomplishment is vital.  It’s empowering and encourages further success. My life has been a whirlwind of taking care of family, the day job, writing and then promoting every time … Continue reading →

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What A Writer Needs – Part 3: Memories

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I was speaking to a friend recently about my vampire series and the minor character of Lily Snow that sometimes has a small part in my books.  She smiled and said, “I know who Lily Snow really is.”  I laughed.  … Continue reading →

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What A Writer Needs – Part 2: Business Cards

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Often when going to conferences, giving readings, workshops and talks, there is one piece of paper that makes an impression in addition to your books.  I’m going to show you a progression of business cards I’ve had so far as a … Continue reading →

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Let It Go!

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Sometimes everything goes wrong and you want to scream, but you hold it all in. Sometimes you know the perfect words to say, but you don’t say them. It comes out wrong because you’re nervous. What are you nervous about? … Continue reading →

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