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Interview on Blue Million Books

This morning I’m happy to have an interview on the great blog, Blue Million Books!  This was fun to do and made me think about  my personal writing quirks.    Pop on by and see what you think:  Blue Million … Continue reading

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Publication Day is Here!

The countdown is over. The Button Collector is available on all platforms today:  Amazon and BarnesandNoble.com have the book in paperback and ebook editions.  Kobo and iBooks have the ebook edition only. The book should also be available very soon … Continue reading

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I read the news today: serendipity edition

As I wait for the official release of The Button Collector on Monday, May 6, I browse the internet for related stories.  This morning, I came across this story about Deb Chrowl,  a button collector in Oregon, that gave me goosebumps … Continue reading

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…. countdown to publication and a goodreads giveaway!!!

Okay . . . that feeling when the roller coaster has gone through the last gear shift before it reaches the top of the first hill and your stomach has dropped out and somehow time is both moving way-too-fast-and-excruciatingly-slowly and … Continue reading

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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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