Category Archives: Random

Damn Muse

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Cathryn Grant

I’ve blogged about her before — The Muse. Believe in her or him or not, there’s something weird going on. In fact, it was on this same aspect of her capricious nature, but I’m compelled to say it again. I’m … Continue reading →

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Indie Author Hiccups

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Cathryn Grant

There’s nothing I want more in the world than to do this – the Indie Author thing – right. I’m keenly, painfully aware that there’s still a bit of a “stigma” attached to self published authors. My solution? Be perfect … Continue reading →

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Inching Along

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Cathryn Grant

My soon-to-be-released novel, The Demise Of The Soccer Moms, has an inchworm in it. I was looking for a word to describe its movement (clearly, inching along, wouldn’t do!) and found this on YouTube. It made me laugh — I … Continue reading →

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Manic Monday: Social Networking & Giraffes

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Cathryn Grant

Today is my birthday. Usually, I try to take the day off work on November 29. I write, I take myself out for a bowl of wonton soup, and sometimes I go shopping for a new book or a pair … Continue reading →

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Loving All Types of Books

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Cathryn Grant

Courtesy of Merrilee at Not Enough Words and KLCtheBookWorm, here is a list of books purportedly from the BBC. The BBC claimed most people would have read fewer than six on this (varied, bordering on random) list. Peruse the list … Continue reading →

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Manic Monday: Cool Whip and Carbs

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Cathryn Grant

Only three work days this week, and four days to be a full time writer. That’s one reason I adore the Thanksgiving holiday — it’s the perfect balance between work and days off. Aside from four long luxurious days to … Continue reading →

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Manic Monday: Too Much Energy

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Cathryn Grant

I’d forgotten how much energy young cats have. A year and a half ago, both of my beloved cats passed on to kitty paradise. It took some time before we were ready to think of inviting new cats into our … Continue reading →

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