Monthly Archives: January 2011

Writing About Writing When You’re Writing

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I hadn’t been writing for a while when I started up again a week or so ago. There are a lot of reasons, among them needing a break, coming up with my next big project (still working on that!), and … Continue reading →

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Siegfried Sassoon, “The Heritage”

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

The Heritage Cry out on Time that he may take away Your cold philosophies that give no hint Of spirit-quickened flesh; fall down and pray That Death come never with a face of flint: Death is our heritage; with Life … Continue reading →

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Edgell Rickword, “Winter Warfare”

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

Winter Warfare Colonel Cold strode up the Line (tabs of rime and spurs of ice); stiffened all that met his glare: horses, men and lice. Visited a forward post, left them burning, ear to foot; fingers stuck to biting steel, … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia Fantastic – Victoria Janssen

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

The Philadelphia Fantastic Authors and Editors Series invite you to join us to meet author Victoria Janssen reading from her latest erotic novel, The Duke & the Pirate Queen, published by Harlequin Spice. Friday, January 28, 2011 7:30 PM The … Continue reading →

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How to be a Good Panelist

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I recently wrote a couple of posts about moderating panels at conventions and conferences, one on preparing and one on procedures. I realized I should say something about being a panelist, as well. 1. Prepare. At the very least, read … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Start Your Writing Day Right

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

1. Start writing first thing. Okay, I eat first, and brush my teeth, things like that. But I don’t give myself a chance to see that the laundry needs to be done, or remember that I was going to buy … Continue reading →

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“Mama Tried” and Story Structure

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

One of my favorite songs as a kid was Merle Haggard’s Mama Tried, which was released in 1968. Recently, I listened to it again. And again. And realized how the complex structure of the song helped to tell a story … Continue reading →

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Current Writing Playlists

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I tend to have a lot of different playlists. This is the one that, right now, says “writing” to me. 1. “This is the Life,” Amy Macdonald 2. “Heroes & Thieves,” Vanessa Carlton 3. “The Garden’s End,” Sarah Blasko 4. … Continue reading →

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Siegfried Sassoon, “At Daybreak”

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

At Daybreak I listen for him through the rain, And in the dusk of starless hours I know that he will come again; Loth was he ever to forsake me: He comes with glimmering of flowers And stir of music … Continue reading →

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Siegfried Sassoon, “To-Day”

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

To-day This is To-day, a child in white and blue Running to meet me out of Night who stilled The ghost of Yester-eve; this is fair Morn The mother of To-morrow. And these clouds That chase the sunshine over gleaming … Continue reading →

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