USA Today bestselling author Dan Alatorre has 50+ titles published in more than 120 countries and over a dozen languages.
I’m interested in getting your thoughts about stuff I see and hear, quotes I read, stuff that passes as knowledge – and starting an authorey conversation. Huge. It’s almost imperceptible how important this is. This is voice. This is ‘tude. This is greatness. This is that quality people can’t quite explain that makes a writing […]
So my seven-year-old daughter went out to collect the daily egg in the chicken coop on our pool deck, and she reported that her pet chicken Sparkle had laid two eggs! What that really means is, we did not pick up yesterday’s egg, but I have assurances from Savvy’s grandma (who has 40 chickens […]
Occasionally on the blog we will talk with one of our author friends, gaining valuable insights into their behind the scene world. Today we meet with J.A. Alexsoo, a brilliant writer and friend of the blog. Dan: What’s your favorite genre and is that the genre you write in? J. A. Alexsoo: Fantasy, but science […]
Sparkle, A Savvy Story (Possible alternate title: Sparkle The Chicken, A Savvy Story) It’s time to consider moving our pet chicken, Sparkle (no S; it’s not Sparkles), over to Grandma’s farm. Because we staged it properly (by sheer luck, but also because I know my daughter) it shouldn’t be a traumatic event. I’m mentioning […]
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Longtime followers of Scribbles on Cocktail Napkins will recognize this face. Dan Alatorre has been a great friend to the site from day one. Dan and I first “met” in June, 2015. I use the term met loosely, because we didn’t actually meet face-to-face until a year later, when…
I’m interested in getting your thoughts about stuff I see and hear, quotes I read, stuff that passes as knowledge – and starting an authorey conversation. So true. Enthusiasm and motivation are fleeting at times, so understand their importance. What are YOUR thoughts on this idea?
Occasionally on the blog we will talk with one of our author friends, gaining valuable insights into their behind the scene world. Today we meet with Marje Mallon of Kyrosmagica, a magical place and a magical person. And what exactly IS Kyrosmagica? Well, in Marje’s words: “Kyrosmagica is all about the magic of writing, my love […]
OK, it’s not gonna be today. It’s gonna be Sunday. I’m not trying to be a jerk! Hopefully I’m not a jerk even though I’m not trying to be one. I simply had a lot of great entries and I decided to re-read the top 20 to ensure that the best three were making it […]
I said I would announce the winner of the Word Weaver Writing Contest today! – and I will. Eventually. I’m not sure I said what time I would do it. There were so many good entries it’s been really tough to figure out which one is the absolute best overall. Trust me, some of the […]
I’m interested in getting your thoughts about stuff I see and hear, quotes I read, stuff that passes as knowledge – and starting an authorey conversation. Sad but true. People will understand pain if you’re honest about it. It will move them to tears. What are YOUR thoughts on this idea?
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