Monthly Archives: November 2007

Weekly Wrap: The Murders We Remember

I’m not quite sure of the meaning in this story I’m about to tell you. But back in third grade or so, when I was the girl “least likely to comb her hair,” another classmate asked me to sign a petition to save a murderer from the death penalty.

The murderer was Gary Gilmore, and the [...]

Top 5 with Chuck Collins

Name your 5 fondest memories with your folks.
This question is for all my readers. But Chuck Collins will kick things off with his answers. Who is Chuck Collins? He is the host of The Radio Murders. And despite being a Browns fan, I like him a whole lot. Here’s Chuck….
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Mom and Dad were terrific parents [...]

Patry xox

One of the nicest people I know, and I just want to say publicly how much I adore and admire her.

Question of the Week: Murder

Tell me about a murder that had a real impact on you.
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Wednesday, Chuck Collins of The Radio Murders will be here to play Top 5 with you. He’s a kind-hearted, talented guy who is long overdue for a break in this business. I hope you’ll stop by to meet him.

Weekly Wrap: The Shoulders We Cry On

I’m guessing I’ve had too much champagne to type for my blog. Oh well. The problem with being your own boss is you just do whaever you feel like doing.

This is a picture of some butter my dad made. You’ll understand when you get to the end of this post.
I’m sitting here, wondering if [...]

Reynald’s Rap: Lance chats with Porochista Khakpour

I have a great affection for debut novels. Having finished my own attempt at one this fall I finally had time to dive back in and see what we have going on out there in the field.
If you were to ask a handful of friends, some of them might say I have good instincts. Now [...]

Question of the Week: Cry

Who is your shoulder to cry on, your strongest ally when you’re about to give up?
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Wednesday, Lance Reynald is here with author, Porochista Khakpour. It’s a brilliant interview. Please don’t miss it.

Weekly Wrap: We Are Gutsy

Here’s the view out my bedroom window when I woke up this morning. When did the leaves go yellow?

I have not slowed down to notice these things lately. I’ve been pushing so hard with work that I’ve been rushing meals, rushing past friends, yelling, “Sorry, I don’t have time,” rushing past beautiful sunsets, rushing tuck-ins [...]

Kimberlee Auerbach Sings!

Kimberlee Auerbach is the author of The Devil, The Lovers & Me: My Life in Tarot, the story of her circuitous journey towards self-acceptance, told in the structure of a tarot reading. But today, she’s here to sing for us! I think Kimmi is adorable, funny, fascinating, and brave. I’m so happy to have [...]

Question of the Week: Guts

Tell me something you did that took a lot of guts.
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Wednesday, Kimberlee Auerbach will be here for another installment of Writers Sing! Here’s what people are saying about her book:
“So fresh and original you don’t want it to end. An enchanting debut.”
-Naomi Wolf, author of The Beauty Myth
“Frank, funny, and fiercely insightful.”
-Susan Shapiro, author of [...]