mfmakichen

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  1. Believing in Yourself

    12/3/08 1:42pm by mfmakichen
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    Times are tough. The economy is in bad shape and the publishing business is worse. It’s certainly not a good time to start a writing career. Yet, here I am trying to do just that. At times it feels utterly futile and I’ve found myself questioning my sanity a lot lately.  Read more >

  2. One Writer's Inspiration

    11/25/08 4:09pm by mfmakichen
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    Readers often ask writers where the ideas for their books come from. I know a lot of writers who cringe when they hear this question. The truth is ideas come from everywhere.  Read more >

  3. How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything

    11/19/08 9:35am by mfmakichen
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    I stole the title of this post from Cheri Huber a wonderful zen master teacher. I like this saying and the truth of it hit me recently when I started to take knitting classes. So how do I approach knitting?  Read more >

  4. Is Home Where the Heart Is?

    11/12/08 11:49am by mfmakichen
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  5. The Quiet Mind vs. Social Media

    10/19/08 5:10pm by mfmakichen
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    Sometimes I wonder if social media is the antithesis of a quiet mind. I’ve meditated regularly for over ten years. One of the things I strive for is being in the present moment without judgments about myself or anything going on around me.  Read more >

  6. Are You an Emotional Reader?

    10/14/08 5:57pm by mfmakichen
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    Over the last several weeks I’ve attempted to identify a common thread between the different authors/books that I like to read. Is there a certain kind of character I seem to like? Do the authors I read write in a similar style? Do I enjoy a certain setting? The answer to every question I asked myself was no. So, what on earth was the draw? Why do I prefer certain books over others?  Read more >

  7. Are You the Boss from Hell?

    10/12/08 5:18pm by mfmakichen
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    Here’s the thing about being self-employed—you are your own boss. Yes, you answer to your clients, customers, publisher, or readers as far as deadlines and product output are concerned, but ultimately as chief bottlewasher you’re in charge. So, what kind of boss are you to work for? Do you motivate with criticism and sarcasm? Are you supportive or snide? It is definitely an issue to be aware of because if you’re self-employed you have an opportunity to be the kind of boss you've always wished for.  Read more >

  8. Where The Wild Things Are

    10/7/08 10:54pm by mfmakichen
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    I still remember the moment I learned to read. Someone, I don’t remember if it was my mom or a teacher, had been going over and over the alphabet and simple words with me. I think I’d even memorized some small words by sight. I was also sounding out words at that point too. Still, I just didn’t understand that when you put all the letters and words together that they actually conveyed meaning—that they were adifferent kind of language than talking.  Read more >

  9. Free to Be You and Me

    10/5/08 8:45pm by mfmakichen
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    I must own over twenty books on how to write—everything from writing the breakout novel to the perfect query letter.  Read more >

mfmakichen

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mfmakichen
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August 2008
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I'm a suspense writer who loves to read mysteries, thrillers and romantic suspense. To find out more about me please visit my website at: www.makichenbooks.com or my blog at www.wordmedley.com.

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