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Coming soon: Tuesdays with Jay No. 25: Hazards No More

Mmmm, pie. The perfect companion for a romance novel.

It’s been hotter than Hades this summer, so I’ve been thrilled to spend time inside writing rather than outside doing yard work. Of course, I promptly ruined the air-conditioned climate inside by turning on the oven to bake a pie. I’m fairly certain Henry would have approved, though. (Jay would…

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M.Q. Barber July 13, 2018 July 13, 2018Neighborly Affection series, Writing newsletter, Tuesdays With Jay

Behind the scenes: On finding inspiration and joy through stories

Hours upon hours of joy, sorrow, and life lessons

Note: This is the last of six posts going behind the scenes of my writing process — what inspires me, the way I work, and how I recharge. For links to the rest of the posts, scroll down. Writers get a lot of their inspiration from reading. Many of us…

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M.Q. Barber August 4, 2016 May 3, 2020Writing

Behind the scenes: On embracing the power of memories

World War II postcards and photo

Note: This is the fifth of six posts going behind the scenes of my writing process — what inspires me, the way I work, and how I recharge. For links to the rest of the posts, scroll down. Some memories wedge themselves so deep that they become your defining image…

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M.Q. Barber August 2, 2016 May 3, 2020Writing

Behind the scenes: On taking a break to recharge

Fruit of the Forest Muffins

Note: This is the fourth of six posts going behind the scenes of my writing process — what inspires me, the way I work, and how I recharge. For links to the rest of the posts, scroll down. When I’m not writing, I’m usually recharging with hobbies that aren’t quite…

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M.Q. Barber July 28, 2016 May 3, 2020Writing

Behind the scenes: On writing ‘likeable’ heroines

Let your soul awaken

Note: This is the third of six posts going behind the scenes of my writing process — what inspires me, the way I work, and how I recharge. For links to the rest of the posts, scroll down. I have a type. I love writing heroines who are smart and…

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M.Q. Barber July 26, 2016 May 3, 2020Writing
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