Posts Tagged ‘The Stranger in My Recliner’
Being Nice is Selfish?
April 13, 2016 | 
Author Today’s post is part of the annual A-to-Z Blogging Challenge. Each day of April (except Sunday,) we write a post corresponding with that day’s letter of the alphabet. For more information on the challenge and its creator visit:
My theme for this years’ A-Z Challenge is Keep Moving Forward
Kindness
Some psychologists believe that ‘being nice’ isn’t really so nice after all. They believe being nice actually comes from a fear. We ‘act’ nice towards someone because we want to be liked or we fear what others will think of us if we are not perceived of as a ‘nice’ person. As kids, especially little girls we were constantly told to ‘be nice’ and to ‘be sweet’ even to people we didn’t like. We were taught to keep the peace at all cost even if we were filled with hate. Some little girls learn very young how to use niceness as a way to get what they want and as they get older, as a way to gain power. Being nice is telling your boss to have a nice day because it sounds good but actually you could care less what kind of day she has.
I love Raisinets…
Insecure Writers Support Group
Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds! Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer – aim for a dozen new people each time.
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Challenging…
Writing Wednesday
On Wednesday’s I like to share information I picked up on my path to publishing, marketing and preparing to publish again. Information that I wish someone would have shared with me, back then.
Blogging Challenges
Some bloggers love them and others think they are a useless waste of time. 4-years- ago, when I was a brand new blogger I thought it would be a good idea to try one. The A-Z April Blogging Challenge was started in 2010 by Los Angeles Blogger, Arlee Bird. http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/
Posted in A-to-Z Blogging Challenge, A-Z Theme Reveal, Doreen McGettigan, Midlife Boulevard, The A-Z Challenge, The Stranger in My Recliner, Writing Wednesday | Tags: A to Z Challenge, A-Z Challenge, BAM Conference2016, Blog Challenges, doreen mcgettigan, Midlife Boulevard, The Stranger in My Recliner, writing, Writing Wednesday | 14 Comments »
Establishing Credibility
Writing Wednesday
Wednesday is the day I like to share information, tidbits I picked up along my journey from beginner writer to published author. Information I wish someone would have shared with me back then.
Establishing Writer/Blogger Credibility
Someone Took The Cork Out Of Her Lunch…
I love introducing you to the best authors and Vikki is one of them. She is also very funny!
About the Author
Vikki Claflin is an award-winning humor writer and blogger, public speaker, and former newspaper columnist who lives in Hood River, Oregon. Her celebrated humor blog Laugh Lines shares the hilarious ups and down of midlife.
Good News for Insecure Writers…
Insecure Writers support group
Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak.Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!
Posted in A-to-Z Blogging Challenge, Doreen McGettigan, Homeless Problem, Insecure Writers Support Group, News, Tate Publishing, The A-Z Challenge, The Stranger in My Recliner, Writing Wednesday | Tags: #BAM2016, #insecurewriterssupportgroup, #IWSG, #sophieschallenge, #WritingWednesday, A-Z Challenge, books, doreen mcgettigan, Insecure Writers Support Group, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Writers Conference, The Stranger in My Recliner, true story, writing, Writing Wednesday | 30 Comments »
Its Release Day for The Stranger In My Recliner!
Its release day for The Stranger In My Recliner! I am overwhelmed and filled with gratitude for all of the kind words about Sophie’s story. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart!
Posted in Doreen McGettigan, Health, Homeless Problem, News, Politics, Tate Publishing, The Stranger in My Recliner | Tags: #sophieschallenge, #thestrangerinmyrecliner, doreen mcgettigan, Homeless, Homelessness, homesendhomelessness, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Philadelphia, The Stranger in My Recliner | 9 Comments »
The Snowman…
It’s snowing. The weather forecasters did a good job of frightening us into stocking our refrigerators, cancelling our plans and parking our cars.
The 159th Academy of Music Concert and Ball in Philadelphia was canceled for the first time in history. The airport closed and the governor issued a State of Emergency.
To Agent or Not…
WRITING WEDNESDAY
On Wednesday I like to share information I picked up on my path to publishing, marketing and preparing to publish again. Information that I wish someone would have shared with me, back then.
To Agent or Not and How the Heck do you Find One…
Posted in Doreen McGettigan, Tate Publishing, The Stranger in My Recliner, Writing Wednesday | Tags: agent, books, doreen mcgettigan, Homeless, Homelessness, how to get an agent, literary agent, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Tate Publishing, The Stranger in My Recliner, true story, writing, Writing Wednesday | 14 Comments »
Media Kits…
Writing Wednesday
Wednesday is the day I share what I have learned on my journey from writing to publication, marketing and writing and publishing again. If you have any questions please feel free to leave them in the comments and I will do my best to answer them. If you have any tips please share them with us…
Media Kits
Once you become a published author you have no idea who may be stalking visiting your website. If a member of the media visits looking for information on you and/ or your book what will they find? Professional bloggers should have media kits too.
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