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#205942 - 07/20/10 06:04 PM Re: What are you reading? [Re: jabber]
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Registered: 02/17/05
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At the present time, I'm reading a how-to book recommended by
my editor, Chatty. Am attempting to hone my writing skills.
"Write Tight" by William Brohaugh, advises, "Say Exactly What You
Mean with Precision and Power." I have the feeling it's easier
said than done! LOL...


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#205954 - 07/20/10 08:11 PM Re: What are you reading? [Re: jabber]
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jabber, love the title. I"ve read many books on writing, but never that one.

Have you read Stephen King's book, On Writing? If not, I recommend it.

I'm re-reading 28 Days to Taming Your Tongue. It's a good time for me to read this. I have three adult children and I think I should probably chill out with some of my conversation. This book is a great read. It helps you understand WHY you say what you say. I'm still trying to teach lessons and I really don't think I need to do that at this point.
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#205971 - 07/21/10 09:06 AM Re: What are you reading? [Re: Dotsie]
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Dotsie,
Yes! I read Stephen King's book on writing a long time ago. Loved
it. And taming the mouth is a difficult thing as well. Some days
the words that fly out of the mouth, are hard to squelch! And I
sure wish I could take some of them back, every now and again.
The tongue seems to have a mind of its own! LOL...

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#206059 - 07/24/10 06:14 PM Re: What are you reading? [Re: jabber]
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I have found in the past when "opening mouth and inserting my foot," to simply honestly apologize and it usually works. At least it did when they were younger, not so much anymore. I try to keep my mouth shut which isn't easy for me. Easier now since neither one of them comes around.
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#206062 - 07/24/10 06:22 PM What are you reading? [Re: chatty lady]
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Didn't like how this post sounded, so I deleted it.

dejavu,
Welcome back. Congratulations on all the publications!


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#206269 - 07/29/10 08:55 PM Re: What are you reading? [Re: Sandpiper]
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"Kaleidoscope Memories" by Sandpiper aka Cindy Oldham and the
Stees sisters' is an enjoyable, heartwarming, spirit-lifting read! The love and respect these family members have for each other 'tis refreshing, and renews my faith in society's family structure. As I read those Stees girls' childhood antics, joys, and fears, I fell in with mom and dad and all the children. LOVE permeates off these pages! What a fun read! smile



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#206317 - 07/31/10 02:45 PM Re: What are you reading? [Re: jabber]
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Hi! I'm new here (well, used to be active a long time back). I recently read "In the Castle of the Flynns", which is a GREAT Boomer book, about life in the 1950's in Chicago, and a very moving family story. It's by Michael Raleigh.
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#206319 - 07/31/10 04:24 PM Re: What are you reading? [Re: dejavu]
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I just finished "The Hearts of Horses" by Molly Gloss. Great read whether your a horse person or not.

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#206331 - 08/01/10 11:31 AM Re: What are you reading? [Re: ]
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Hi Mustang,
Good to hear from you again. I like that last signature line, there. Hope all is well with you!

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#206345 - 08/02/10 07:10 PM Re: What are you reading? [Re: jabber]
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I've just finished reading "Cheap Cabernet" by Cathie Beck. She is not an NABBW member, so we won't be reviewing her book. But as a memoir, it is fun, poignant and memorable.

Cathie Beck writes of a time in her life (late 30s) when she was facing an Empty Nest and had no women friends. So she ran an ad in the newspaper for women to join a women's group - "Women on the Way," or WOW.

From the group that forms, she becomes BFF with Denise Katz. This is their story. Which ends only with death.

I highly recommend it.

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