Monthly Archives: April 2013

The Power of Small Things, guest post by Elizabeth Jennings, author of THE BUTTON COLLECTOR

Originally posted on lasesana:
Elizabeth Jennings, author of THE BUTTON COLLECTOR Years ago, I began writing a novel based on a family’s collection of discarded buttons because I liked the idea of small, tangible items telling stories that weave together…

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Blogs in the Time of Gravatars…

One of the cool things about having a blog is looking at the stats to see how many visitors stop by and where they come from.  I did this yesterday and discovered that from October through April I’ve had more … Continue reading

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Button Flash 3: Afternoon Tea

Here’s the third entry in Flash Fiction, Button Style:  250 words written in one hour.  Thanks to Elaine T. for the sweet button photo! Afternoon Tea The girls ran into the parlor, swishing skirts, twirling ribbons. “Beautiful!” they exclaimed as … Continue reading

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A button is a little thing, but it’s a thing of use

A button is a little thing, but it’s a thing of use. via A button is a little thing, but it’s a thing of use.

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First listing for pre-order …. and second advance review!!!

Just a brief post with a few book updates: Kobo, the independent e-book seller, now has The Button Collector listed for pre-sale.  Watch for listings on Amazon and Barnes and Noble, which will offer the book as paperback or an … Continue reading

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Follow the Publishing Road ….

In just over a month, my book will be out on its own in the big, wide Technicolor world, the thought of which fills me with equal parts terror and exhilaration.  Even though I’ve been a writer almost as long … Continue reading

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