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Monthly Archives: February 2013

“See Dad dead”

February 26, 2013

I just finished an amazing memoir, Thirty Rooms to Hide in: Insanity, Addiction, and Rock ‘n’ Roll in the Shadow of …

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Bubba’s Digging

February 24, 2013

I like to think if Dad were still alive, he would have a website for his gravedigging much like the …

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A guest post

February 20, 2013

I’m happy to turn this post over to my blogging friend, Liam O’Dell. As best as I can tell, we …

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What’s wrong with writing about grief and loss?

February 17, 2013

I heard someone the other day criticize people for writing about grief. His reasoning was that everyone has lost someone, …

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The art of the cemetery

February 11, 2013

In my book, I write, “Art was gravedigging; Dad just happened to carve dirt instead of clay or marble.” Growing …

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Editors vs. agents

February 10, 2013

You have a manuscript. It’s been through a few drafts. It’s been workshopped and read by trusted friends who know …

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Free! Free! Five days left for Goodreads giveaway!

February 8, 2013

If you haven’t yet entered, I would be honored if you signed up for a drawing to win a free …

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Social networking and grief

February 7, 2013

I’m doing some research into the use of social networking to express grief. I find myself a little surprised sometimes …

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