The last time I bowled with people who were taller than three feet, and whose attention span lasted until their ball reached the end of the alley, I was eighteen. I was in Japan, the honored guest of a Lions Club hosting family, and — unbeknownst to me — temporary repository of their family’s dignity. This did not [...]
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A Quarter to “Trust Me” Time
Peeps, I’m having one of those word-storm times when my synapses are on fire, I’m not sleeping, and I need to get this sparkly prose down on paper before it — you know — sparkles out. I’m grateful. I’m thrilled. I’m not capable of writing a real post at the moment, but in any case, I [...]
Posted by Jan O'Hara (Tartitude) on 01/31/2011
http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2011/01/31/a-quarter-to-trust-me-time/
On Grabbing Writerly Fear by the Throat and Making It Say, “Mama”
I have a bold prediction about my post up on Writer Unboxed today: You’re gonna love it, hate it, or toss it squarely into the ”meh” category. How’s that for knowing one’s audience, huh? Gadzooks! Time for a Game of Crit Eeks! After that, I’ll be here until February 21, peeps. I have several lovely interviews and giveaways lined up for you.
Posted by Jan O'Hara (Tartitude) on 01/17/2011
http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2011/01/17/on-grabbing-writerly-fear-by-the-throat-and-making-it-say-mama/
Kim Michele Richardson on Promotion, Reading Guides and Serving Community
I’ve heard from many of you that you found inspiration in last week’s interview with Kim Michele Richardson, author of The Unbreakable Child. Part 2 is up today on Writer Unboxed and continues in the previous tradition. Hope to see some of you there!
Posted by Jan O'Hara (Tartitude) on 01/14/2011
http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2011/01/14/kim-michele-richardson-on-promotion-reading-guides-and-serving-community/
Maintaining Sanity in a World with a 24/7 Newscycle
There was a time when I was as transfixed by television news as the next person. During the first Gulf War, September 11, Princess Diana’s death, I spent hours watching TV from my couch, or surfing the news websites for the latest developments. Being connected that way felt vital, urgent, and in a way, as if [...]
Posted by Jan O'Hara (Tartitude) on 01/10/2011
http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2011/01/10/maintaining-sanity-in-a-world-with-a-247-newscycle/
Jan O’Hara (aka “The Tart”)
You've reached Tartitude, land of pith and zest, blogging home of contemporary romance writer, Jan O'Hara. Wonder why I'm obsessed with all things citrus? Read this.
What you need to know about me:
- I'm funny, modest, and extraordinarily lucky to be the current Voice of the Unpublished Writer at Writer Unboxed. (Longer bio here.)
- Although I'm an introvert, I've included mucho ways to contact me below. I hope you use some of them.
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