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My Writing Goals for 2017 – Half Year Results

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Joe Owens

Yes, my friends half of 2017 is behind us. As we suck in a deep breath before we plunge into the back half I wanted to find my way here to update a post I made at the first of … Continue reading →

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My Writing Goals for 2017 – Bi-Monthly Check in 03/08/17

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Joe Owens

Beginning a new year for me is always about the potential for growth. I enjoy the swell of optimism that no matter how the preceding twelve months have gone the coming 12 will be better. With that mantra I peered over … Continue reading →

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My Writing Goals for 2017

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Joe Owens

Ah the new year dawns! The time when all possibilities fill our tables. I particularly enjoy this time of year because I find a full tank of enthusiasm and little resistance to set new goals and dream new fantastic dreams. … Continue reading →

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Can I Be A Published Author? – Discover Challenge – 6 Dec 2016

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Joe Owens

This week the Discover Challenge asks this: This week, tell us about a moment in which someone asked you a question you weren’t sure how to answer, whether because you didn’t know, were too uncomfortable, or thought you might offend … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo 2016 – Try, try again

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Joe Owens

For over two decades I have constructed plots, developed characters, revised, revised and revised again. I have dreamt of how my characters might look, sound, act and walk. Yes I feel I am confirmed with the disease, the one where … Continue reading →

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Why I Don’t Write About Harambe, Cecil or Trump and Other SEO Lessons

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Joe Owens

My Facebook is littered with memes about the Gorilla that was recently killed at the Cincinnati, Ohio zoo because a young child managed to find his way into the animal enclosure. While this is indeed a scary example of why … Continue reading →

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Crossroads – Daily Post 4-26-16

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Joe Owens

Some people love approaching crossroads. It can be an exhilarating feeling if you seek adventure. But for others it taps into one of their greatest fears, making the wrong choice. I have seen two really interesting examples as I watch … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo – Why Do It?

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Joe Owens

I agree I might be on the edge of doing something totally insane. Okay, maybe not insane, but some kind of crazy. What is it? I am going to commit to writing a 50,000 word novel in a month’s time. … Continue reading →

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Dogs of My Life – Puff

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Joe Owens

You know there are some experiences in life that are so stark you can not forget the details, but for others there is only whispers of remembrance. That is, unfortunately, the situation with the second dog in my life, a … Continue reading →

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Flash in the Pan – Radio

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Joe Owens

Flash in the Pan is another opportunity for you to enjoy Flash Fiction. I was happy to find it, but I am sure there are others who do not know. While flash can mean a lot of things, for this … Continue reading →

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Flash in the Pan – Football

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Joe Owens

Flash in the Pan is another opportunity for you to enjoy Flash Fiction. I was happy to find it, but I am sure there are others who do not know. While flash can mean a lot of things, for this … Continue reading →

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Flash in the Pan – Gun

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Joe Owens

Flash in the Pan is another opportunity for you to enjoy Flash Fiction. I was happy to find it, but I am sure there are others who do not know. While flash can mean a lot of things, for this … Continue reading →

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Flash in the Pan – Car

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Joe Owens

Flash in the Pan is another opportunity for you to enjoy Flash Fiction. I was happy to find it, but I am sure there are others who do not know. While flash can mean a lot of things, for this … Continue reading →

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Flash in the Pan – Marble

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Joe Owens

Flash in the Pan is another opportunity for you to enjoy Flash Fiction. I was happy to find it, but I am sure there are others who do not know. While flash can mean a lot of things, for this … Continue reading →

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Flash in the Pan – Tools

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Joe Owens

Flash in the Pan is another opportunity for you to enjoy Flash Fiction. I was happy to find it, but I am sure there are others who do not know. While flash can mean a lot of things, for this … Continue reading →

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