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Sweet Smell of Acceptance

Remember when this was a blog about writing and my writing “career”? Well, I actually have some news on that front. I got an acceptance for one of my stories (“Thirty-Nine”) at Stupefying Stories. That’s my second acceptance, with my … Continue reading

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You Can Be A Published Author™, Ask Me How!

As a struggling author, avid reader, and professional librarian, I have to say that I am firmly on the fence about the new wave of self-publishing. On the one hand, I try not to be a literary snob when it … Continue reading

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Gimme a Baby to Kiss! I’m on the Campaign Trail…

Goodreads is sponsoring an Independent Book Bloggers Award this year and I’ve put my name in the running. I’m kind of proud of some of the work I’ve done on here, so I said to my self, “Bruce, my lad,” … Continue reading

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Time Flies…

…even when you’re not really doing anything… Has it really been almost two weeks since I posted anything? Craziness… There really hasn’t been a lot new going on at the Ye Olde Serial Distractions Basket Repair/Mule Shoe Detailing/Rum Quality Control … Continue reading

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Mixed Mail Bag

Today’s mail bag was a decidedly balanced mix of news for the Serial Distractions Mule-skinning/Marmot-tanning/Sno-Cone Stand™. First up was another rejection on a story that I’ve had some high hopes for. It’s gotten some positive feedback from past rejections and … Continue reading

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