Category Archives: Writing

Short Snowy Post

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Cora

Here’s yet another quick post, since I’m tired and not feeling too well. And this time, I don’t even have any links. This early onset winter still has us firmly in its grip. Yesterday, the temperature never rose above approx. … Continue reading →

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Frost and a quick post

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Cora

We’re having another frosty night. According to my indoors/outdoors thermometer, it’s minus 7.9 degrees Celsius outside, which is pretty damn cold for Northern Germany in late November/early December. What is more, I’ve got a swollen eyelid, which itches and hurts … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Cora

And now for a bit of shameless (self)-promotion for those in the Bremen area: Coffee Rings, the launch reading/performance of No. 27 of newleaf, a literary magazine I’ve been involved with for several years now, will take place on Wednesday, … Continue reading →

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Update on the “fire” and some writing links

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Cora

That flickering flame thing in the neighbours’ garden really is a storm lantern of some kind. The flame is pretty big, though, for a candle. I wouldn’t be surprised if some nighttime or early morning passer-by calls the fire brigade … Continue reading →

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Flames in the Night

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Cora

We still have snow plus pretty heavy frost (-7 degrees), by our standards at least. However, the snow and the frost and the frozen trees were hidden by some very thick fog, so we didn’t get to enjoy much of … Continue reading →

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Steampunk viewed from the other side of the genre fence

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Cora

Just in case anyone was wondering what readers from outside the SFF community are thinking about the currently Steampunk boom, romance reviewer Mrs Giggles is wondering what generic Steampunk romance will look like. The comments are well worth reading, too. … Continue reading →

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Teaching Writing

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Cora

I’ve been lobbying for creative writing classes at almost every place I taught, whether at university or high school level. Partly this is because I love writing and I love teaching writing. Besides, I also believe that creative writing can … Continue reading →

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Sunday Linkdump

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Cora

Okay, so it’s already Monday, but who cares? First of all, many congratulations to Sebastian Vettel for becoming the youngest Formula One champion ever at age 23 after winning the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi. What is more, Vettel’s win … Continue reading →

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Kids and Creativity

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Cora

My class went very well today. Several kids were ill or just plain didn’t show up, plus one had to leave early because of a family party or some such thing. So we were a very small group. And – … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Linkdump

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Cora

I’m very busy with all sorts of work-related things today, so here’s yet another linkdump post, mainly writing related. From the Book View Cafe: How to write a romance novel by Marissa Day Jim van Pelt detects some unexpected parallels … Continue reading →

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