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New Kids Books on the Market

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Megan

A few of my non-fiction kid’s books with Weigl Educational Publishers are out as of late this summer. Check them out: “You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.” – Jack London

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Changing Scenery Brings on the Writer’s Muse

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Megan

I played hooky from writing for a couple of days to head into the backcountry with my trail crew girl – and what a blast! We hiked and talked and climbed and talked and worked (okay… all I had to … Continue reading →

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The Milky Way and Other Galaxies

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Megan

I love getting presents! Latest Capstone book arrived yesterday, in a small box tucked neatly in between the screen and front door. There’s something akin to Christmas when you unpack a plain cardboard box labelled author complimentary copies – it … Continue reading →

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Unexpected returns from slacking off!

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Megan

Summer’s charging ahead with very little time for writing beyond the Brooks-Range blog – but that’s as it should be, all play and little work in this short period of warmth. Flowers blooming, sun shining, insects buzzing, feet moving, bears … Continue reading →

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Back and blogging again

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Megan

“The pages are still blank, but there is a miraculous feeling of the words being there, written in invisible ink and clamouring to become visible.“- Vladimir Nabakov I showed a friend some travel pics a while ago and he asked, … Continue reading →

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Smarter Social Marketing

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Megan

“Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you.” – William Arthur Ward It feels like school … Continue reading →

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Megan

There are days as a freelancer, where it’s nothing but an uphill slog in a whiteout. And then there are days when the snow lifts, the sun breaks free and snow-draped evergreens punctuate picture-perfect powder. Today’s one of those days … Continue reading →

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Writing Projects

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Megan

“It never rains, but it pours!” That saying has never been more true. Since September, I’ve completed four magazine articles and five work-for-hire, non-fiction children’s books. I’m in the process of finishing up a sixth book due December 24th. In November, … Continue reading →

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At Work, On the Road

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Megan

Have computer, will travel. Finished up edits on my latest kid’s book in between hikes through Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, and BLM lands outside of Colorado National Monument.  Life is good!

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Networking Opportunities for Freelance Writers

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Megan

“It doesn’t matter how many times you get knocked down, but how many times you get up.” – Vince Lombardi I started writing for a local regional parenting publication almost 12 years ago. Well over a hundred articles later, the … Continue reading →

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