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 [...]
All posts tagged philosophy
A Quarter to “Trust Me” Time
Posted by Jan O'Hara (Tartitude) on 01/31/2011
http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2011/01/31/a-quarter-to-trust-me-time/
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/
Writer Unboxed Monday: Eleven Ways to Become a Sucker for the Unfamiliar
I’m up at Writer Unboxed today, answering a reader question. Although you might be getting sick of sweets already, the picture to the left is thematically related. I promise. Hope to see some of you there! Q&A: Eleven Ways to Become a Sucker for the Unfamiliar
Posted by Jan O'Hara (Tartitude) on 12/20/2010
http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2010/12/20/writer-unboxed-monday-eleven-ways-to-become-a-sucker-for-the-unfamiliar/
Can Student be Teacher?
It’s reader’s month on Writer Unboxed and I’ve been given my choice of two questions to answer. They’re both excellent, and they’re framed within the context of “how do you do X?” I can work with that structure. I’m not required to be an expert on anything but my own process, such as I understand it. But it raises [...]
Posted by Jan O'Hara (Tartitude) on 12/03/2010
http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2010/12/03/can-student-be-teacher/
Hope at the Mall: Courting the Sad-Faced Barista
I wanted to talk about Velma today but I’ll warn you in advance: I’m a little off. Between Writing Brain and being sick, I’ve had about six hours of sleep in the last two days. The insomnia pretty much guarantees my Internal Editor will shut up and let me write (yay!), but my proofreading skillz will [...]
Posted by Jan O'Hara (Tartitude) on 12/01/2010
http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2010/12/01/courting-the-sad-faced-barist/
Writer Unboxed Redirect: Literary Award Ceremonies
Gaze upon the healthy, life-giving greens to the left. How do you feel about Un-boksed Choi? Sorry. If you’re new to this blog, that’s an inside joke about how I work the name Writer Unboxed into the most casual of conversations which is a nice lead into the fact it’s time for my monthly post with them. [...]
Posted by Jan O'Hara (Tartitude) on 10/18/2010
http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2010/10/18/wu-literary-award-ceremonies/
When Wanting to Make a Change, Find Hope by Finding Exceptions
A truism you’ll hear repeated in medicine, and other venues, is that the best predictor of future behavior is the past. This is a hopeful message if the choices people make have been empowering, but a dangerous belief if one is a prison guard, a truancy officer, a cardiac care nurse. Have your nose rubbed [...]
Posted by Jan O'Hara (Tartitude) on 10/15/2010
http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2010/10/15/finding-exceptions/
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.)
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