Inspiration from Childhood…
Posted on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 by Helen Hardt
It’s release day — my first release of 2010 — and it’s a book of my heart. Lessons of the Heart  is a western historical novella available today from The Wild Rose Press. It’s a [...]
You Be the Judge
Posted on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 by Melissa Mayhue
Judging writing contests has become a real love/hate relationship for me.
Love, because it’s my chance to read without guilt…after all, I HAVE to do it, people are counting on me!!
Hate, because – always —  I [...]
Of Little Girls and Ladybugs…
Posted on Monday, February 15th, 2010 by Ashley Ludwig
Hey, ladies!
It’s President’s day - which means EVERYONE is home!
So, here’s a story from a few years ago right after I’d sold my first novel, when the trailer was new (to us!) and life took [...]
My Valentine
Posted on Sunday, February 14th, 2010 by Renee Knowles
It’s Valentine’s Day. You can tell by all the ads targeting us with jewelry, flowers, and of course, chocolate. Thoughts automatically turn to love. So, I decided to blog today about the first time I [...]
Oh no…I lost IT!
Posted on Friday, February 12th, 2010 by Stacy Dawn
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I know it’s there.Â
I had it a minute ago.Â
It was perfect.Â
It would have catapulted this puppy out into the publishing world. It would have been repeated endlessly in casual conversations, TV commercials, maybe even [...]
You’ve Got To Have Friends
Posted on Thursday, February 11th, 2010 by Jeannie Ruesch
The other night, I was watching an episode of “Being Erica” (a fabulous show on Soapnet, I highly recommend it.)Â Erica was having issues with her best friend and lamenting the distance in their relationship [...]
Welcome Special Guest Author Megan Hart!
Posted on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 by Eliza Knight
Author Megan Hart — Photo by Scott Church[/caption]
Please join me in welcoming guest author Megan Hart, who has graciously submitted to a MamaWriters interview!
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When she was in third grade, Megan Hart fell in love for [...]
This Is Sure To BOWL You Over!
Posted on Monday, February 8th, 2010 by Sarah Simas
I’ve never been a big fan of sports on TV. I just can’t seem to stay focused. Of course, I do enjoy oogling the linemen and their snug-fitting britches. Wowza! Definitely a diet friendly slab [...]
Those Balls Won’t Juggle Themselves!
Posted on Friday, February 5th, 2010 by Eliza Knight
My little ladies… and yes it did take about 30 shots before I got them all to smile and look at the camera…lol[/caption]
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Come one, come all! The greatest show on earth is displayed right before [...]
Watching Them Grow: Our Children and Our Skills
Posted on Thursday, February 4th, 2010 by Kris Kennedy
Nothing can stop him . . . June, 2010[/caption]
A topic discussed by a visiting author yesterday on the Happy Endings blog of our fabulous webmistress and fellow [...]
Be Our Guest…
Posted on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 by Jeannie Ruesch
Do you have visions of an animated candlestick singing around a big castle? I can’t hear those words without thinking of one of my favorite Disney movies, Beauty and the Beast.
But that’s not actually what [...]
Where Did My Baby Go?
Posted on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 by Helen Hardt
My next post here at Mama Writers will be on February 17, which marks my first release in 2010. But something important will happen between now and then — my older son, Eric, will turn seventeen [...]
Taking the High Road??
Posted on Monday, February 1st, 2010 by Viola Estrella
Rudeness. Negativity. Unprofessional behavior. Bitchiness. Jealousy. Whatever you want to call it—it’s everywhere.
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You wave at the neighbor lady down the way and she gives you the evil eye. Again.
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You’re driving down the highway, going the [...]
Man, I Feel Like A Woman
Posted on Friday, January 29th, 2010 by Jeannie Ruesch
This past weekend, I had a day that fed my writer and my “girl” side. I went to a writing workshop (put on by the amazing Donald Maass), spent time in a room with almost [...]
Recession @ Home… and other news
Posted on Thursday, January 28th, 2010 by Ashley Ludwig
Hey mamas, it’s rubber meets road time. I’m writing, and staying at home with the munchkins, scrabbling for time and missing my write goals left and right.
Remember when we opened up credit cards, willy nilly? [...]
