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I saw this graphic today and thought it was an interesting take on what it is like to be a writer.  It’s pretty accurate!

I especially got a kick out of the “thinly veiled autobiography” because all of the thinly veiled autobiographical information I share in The Path to Freedom is the material that reviewers seem to find most unbelievable.  Interesting, isn’t it?

When I started writing The Path to Freedom, my motivation was a creative outlet and some good, old-fashioned escapism.  I continued writing the Task Force stories because The Path to Freedom was well received but a steadily failing marriage and increasing unhappiness took their toll.  Stealing Liberties is different.  In a way, Sarah and I have both been transforming ourselves in parallel universes.

But now I have kids.  Little ones who love hearing stories and are pretty knocked out that Mom is a published author.  I’ve wondered what might motivate someone to write children’s or young adult (YA) books and now I think I know.

Every night, I make up a story for my sons.  Each story is about our continuing adventures on a great ship with red sails, piloted by a tall, handsome blue-eyed captain with a shock of grey hair on an otherwise healthy head of close-cut brown hair.  (Hey, I had to give myself something, right?)  So we have our adventures every night and my kids love them.  I think perhaps it is time I take a page from A.A. Milne and Rev. Wilbert Awdry.  I may never be a household name, but there is something so rewarding about being a hero in your child’s eyes.

Beginning October 15th!

Sam Cheever is sponsoring her sixth annual Trick or Treating Bash on a street near you!

My family has a tradition of Trick-or-Drinking but that gets a little sloppy around computers.

Sam’s street is filled with some of your favorite authors and they will be waiting by the door with tricks and treats. The lucky winner gets a Halloween Bag with a ton of wonderful prizes in it:

• Engraved iPad eReader
• A beautiful engraved planner from Sam Cheever
• eBook copies of BloodWind, DarkWind and EvilWind from Charlotte Boyette Compo
• A beautiful necklace, earrings, and a mug from M.L. Guida
• A Halloween bracelet with matching earrings from Wendi Zwaduk – PLUS an extra chance to win in a contest at her house!
• Autographed promotional goodies and a scented candle from Mechele Armstrong
• Handcrafted bookmark from Savannah Chase
• Coconut M&Ms, Hello Kitty chocolate covered macadamia nuts, and a men of Hawaii calendar from Zenobia Renquist
• Signed copies of the limited edition Carina Press Editor’s Choice anthology and Mistletoe Magic plus a deck of Ellora’s Cave playing cards from Cindy Spencer Pape
• A signed paperback copy of Howl from Lisa Pietsch
• A signed copy of “Healer’s Garden” and assorted other goodies from Nina Pierce
• Signed copies of Demons are a Girl’s Best Friend and A Demon Does It Better, along with other fun goodies from Linda Wisdom

To play, visit Sam’s Halloween Contest page at www.samcheever.com from October 15^th through October 31^st.

Bravo, Justin Timberlake!

Way to pull the trigger!

You brought sexy back to MySpace! I love the new design. Can’t want to get in there and mix it up!