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Have to get writing, but a few things:
To those of you who emailed me or otherwise expressed concern, the pruned finger is all better. Don't worry, please. The post was just my way of dealing with the bigger problem: my accute needle phobia, which engulfs me whenever the idea of going to the doctor or the hospital comes up.
Wendy Duran has some interesting news about a new website where she and Helen Kay will be reviewing romance novels. What has been missing, up til now, is thoughtful discussion of the genre. Talk about characterization and theme and prose and plot. This newest venture gives me hope that (eventually) we might be able to get people past the knee-jerk reaction to the very idea of romance fiction (I-don't-read-romance-I-read-real-books).
I'm in love with Post Secret, where people mail postcards expressing fears or secrets. The images and words and the overall effect... mezmerizing.
*the other site I visit regularly for commentary on romance writing is the work of the Smart Bitches (all of the romance, none of the bullshit).
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this post was edited to make it at least partially coherant.
June 14, 2005 07:34 AM
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I just visited Post secret. I feel like a better human being! Thank you for sharing that site I would never have found it other wise.
Posted by: kaylea at June 14, 2005 05:27 PM
I happened upon Post Secret this weekend, and was incredibly moved by some of the secrets shared.
Posted by: Jena at June 15, 2005 08:07 AM