Category Archives: Writing

What do you do all day?

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Charise

Between all the coffee, obsessive vacuuming and keeping Little Sir alive, I write. I also have a paycheck career in social services and education, but I’ve been on hiatus since Little Sir came along. This week, I’m joining in with … Continue reading →

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When a Role Model Dies

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Charise

Nora Ephron died yesterday. I almost can’t believe it. I saw her on Oprah one time. There’s an idea of heaven: Sitting between Nora Ephron and Oprah. We would talk books. We’d start with lunch and end with cocktails after … Continue reading →

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Things Not to Say to an Unpublished Novelist

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Charise

1. Don’t call yourself that. Say Yet to Be Published Author. This is euphemism and means the same thing. All writers learn that using more words to say the same thing isn’t necessarily better. Using a different name doesn’t make … Continue reading →

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