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Oh yeah, I’m really a writer and I haven’t talked about writing in a long time. I’ve been pursuing drawing for a couple of reasons. One, sometimes you just need a break from writing. I write novels, big ones with very complex plots and lots of characters and interesting plot twists. It takes a lot … Read the rest

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Independent Spirit: Introducing Piper Bayard

August 3, 2013

| Rachel Funk Heller

Introducing: Piper Bayard, An Independent Spirit This post could fall under the category of “why I love the internet.” A couple of years ago, when I made my first foray into the electronic soup of social media, specifically Twitter, one of the first people I met was Piper Bayard. After only a few short … Read the rest

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K. B. Owen’s own Alchemy: “Dangerous and Unseemly”

March 20, 2013

| Rachel Funk Heller

It’s Wednesday peeps, and that’s the day we talk about writing and writers. I’m pleased as punch to welcome back our friend K.B. Owen. I am humbled by her greatness and was so thrilled when she asked to stop by Social Alchemy on her blog tour. She has just published her first novel, “Dangerous and … Read the rest

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Writing Matters: We Are Not Alone: WANA’s Rock!

October 3, 2012

| Rachel Funk Heller

In the summer of 2011 I was lucky enough to attend Thrillerfest in New York City. One of the most interesting sessions was conducted by Bob Mayer, a best-selling author of many of the best “boy” books around: military thrillers. The focus of his presentation was lessons he learned in special forces, and how … Read the rest

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Writing Matters: “Several Short Sentences on Writing” and Why You Will Hate It

September 26, 2012

| Rachel Funk Heller

Yes, I used a strong word in the title of this post: “hate” because in “Several Short Sentences on Writing,” the author, Verlyn Klinkenborg quietly, simply, and very clearly cuts to the bone, every assumption you ever made about writing. Here’s a taste from the front jacket. “Most of what you think you know about … Read the rest

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Celbrating the Autumnal Equinox by Finishing What You Started

September 21, 2012

| Rachel Funk Heller

Hello Beautiful Blogosherians! I have some great news to report. You all may remember back in January, I conducted a personal experiment by challenging myself to write 8,000 words a day in ten days to write a first draft of my novel. I hit the wall on day six, and had about 50,000 words to … Read the rest

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“Mai Poina” A Pivitol Time In Hawaii’s History Brought to Life

September 19, 2012

| Rachel Funk Heller

Normally on Wednesdays, I write about “writing matters,” mostly having to do with the craft of writing. Today I wanted to share an event that was written by a dear friend and one of the most amazing writers I know, Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl. I recently took a play writing class from her and she is … Read the rest

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Gr8tful4: Broken Chairs and Pablo Neruda To The Rescue

September 17, 2012

| Rachel Funk Heller

Today didn’t start as I planned it. I had tons of work to do and when I sat down at my desk, I felt myself getting shorter and shorter. Turns out my desk chair is broken. My fat ass has been too much for the poor thing and it’s hydraulics have given out. This of … Read the rest

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Writing Matters: Our First Celebrity Interview: Myndi Shafer

August 28, 2012

| Rachel Funk Heller

Hi everyone, I’m so thrilled to feature the amazing, talented, and delicious, Myndi Shaffer, who is launching her new book, “Shrilugh.” (prounced Shree-loo) Revenge’s sister Justice, sweet, Stands tall in her own courtroom, keeps A list of those who hold her dear, And those who falsely call to her While her dark sister whispers Evil … Read the rest

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Where I Write: The Pacific Club

August 14, 2012

| Rachel Funk Heller

When it comes to the serious part of being a writer, the day and day out churning out new pages, most of what I do is done, here at the desk, with the computer monitor set at eye level and the keyboard on it’s ergonomic tray. But I also made a decision that I should … Read the rest

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Posts Categorized: Writing

Why is a Writer Spending So Much Time Drawing?

Independent Spirit: Introducing Piper Bayard

K. B. Owen’s own Alchemy: “Dangerous and Unseemly”

Writing Matters: We Are Not Alone: WANA’s Rock!

Writing Matters: “Several Short Sentences on Writing” and Why You Will Hate It

Celbrating the Autumnal Equinox by Finishing What You Started

“Mai Poina” A Pivitol Time In Hawaii’s History Brought to Life

Gr8tful4: Broken Chairs and Pablo Neruda To The Rescue

Where I Write: The Pacific Club

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