Category Archives: author

Happy Release Day to @BarbaraMBritton

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Betsy Norman

I am super proud and river dancing jazzed to announce the release of Barbara M. Britton’s, (my critique partner!), first novel: Providence – Hannah’s Journey. *Insert wild squee-ing here!!* Digital release is today, available on all online book stores, and … Continue reading →

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Brainstormer Book Release!!

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Betsy Norman

Congratulations to one of our amazing Brainstormer crew – Liz Czukas!! Her debut novel, Ask Again Later, was released today!! Go and buy it RIGHT NOW: Amazon: http://amzn.to/1ghrhqx Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/1fRLN2j Indiebound: http://bit.ly/1nFr3M3

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Down “Write” Funny – How Does Band Compare to Writing?

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Betsy Norman

So I’m trapped at yet another one of my spawn’s high school required viewing events. This time, it’s a band concert. I’m scrunched into an auditorium chair clearly built for teenage bodies, playing with my phone like every other parent, … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo Land – Repost

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Betsy Norman

I posted this last year – thought it might be worth a revisit to kick yourself (and me) in the pants. Enjoy! NaNoWriMo. No, I’m not saying “Hello!” from the planet Ork. NaNoWriMo is short for National Novel Writing Month. … Continue reading →

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Down “Write” Funny – RETREAT!

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Betsy Norman

Ever have one of those months? Your spawn. Your spouse. The necessary evil of your day job. The whole lot pulling at you like you were Stretch Armstrong on a bender. Because the holidays will do that and then they … Continue reading →

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Down “Write” Funny – It Ain’t Easy Being Green

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Betsy Norman

Yesterday, my lawn was green. And just like that, one snowfall equals the grand arrival of winter and Christmas and all the mud and crap we’d previously sludged through is now bright, shiny and new! The same can be said … Continue reading →