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(1 vote) The writer's mind

You should pity the poor writer.  I have written about this before, but some people still do not understand.  The writer's mind is a cluttered place.  Most people do not understand this Read more...

(1 vote) The solitary pursuit

The thing about writing is that it is a very solitary pursuit.  Writers are a strange lot and there is no denying it.  When you think about it, there is very little difference between being Read more...

(3 votes) Tread Softly

Nature manipulates environment; Man, amongst other things are created. Man manipulates environment; Man destroys nature...amongst other things. What it seems is this.... Read more...

(2 votes) Oh, what is a writer?

People always want to know what "constitutes" a writer.  I was at a book reading back in January and it was one where myself and two other authors all read from our books. Read more...

(2 votes) Getting used to rejection

There is one thing that being a writer that you should know.  The very first thing you will need to get used to is being rejected.  Yes, I know, everyone says your writing is fantastic and y Read more...

(2 votes) Self-publishing versus a regular publisher

I guess most writers these days get tempted to use one of those Print on Demand self-publishing services.  I say this as someone whose entire fiction collection has been self-published.  OK, Read more...

(2 votes) That first time on the shelf

I will say that one of the greatest moments of my small little writing career was the first time I saw my book on a bookshelf in a bookstore.  Of course, with all of the books I have pu Read more...

(1 vote) The writer's mind

You should pity the poor writer.  I have written about this before, but some people still do not understand.  The writer's mind is a cluttered place.  Most people do not understand this Read more...

(15 votes) A Small Advice To New Xombies And Some Old Ones

I have to say this, because i thought i was being rude to people when i turned down their requests for being a buddy. It does need an explanation. One thing is sure. Read more...

(13 votes) Dear Mia: Advice to Confused in Port Charles

Dear Mia, I am having problems with my boyfriend and my family. Everyone is acting really strange around me. Read more...

(10 votes) Dear Mia: Chiller Font Bucks the Stereotype

Dear Mia, As Halloween approaches, I would like to take this opportunity to remind people that just because I am the font named “Chiller”, I am not always scary. Read more...

(10 votes) Dear Mamamia: Personal Advice from Mia

Dear Mia, I am a 36 year old woman having two boys. I have a husband too. Thus I have a confidence problem at home. Anything I do is not good enough. So I tend to get depressed. Read more...

(9 votes) The Girls of Summer

Non-Fiction by Mia My daughter and her teenage friends have been pounding the pavement looking for summer work but with no luck. Read more...

(5 votes) A Little Marriage Etiquette Please

My day started bright and early at about 5:30 a.m. I got a jump-start on house cleaning and also took a shower before my husband and children woke up. Read more...

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