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TIME DOES NOT HEAL–BUT TWO LITTLE MIRACLES…

by Vicki Hinze | Dec 21, 2007 | On Writing

Two years ago today, my beloved sidekick, Alex, died. It was a year before I could think about her without tearing up, and nearly another before I could speak of her without...

One Holy Night–Times 2

by Vicki Hinze | Dec 18, 2007 | On Writing

This one of those “can you believe it” days.In the news this morning, there’s a report on a thief that has me shaking my head and wondering, “What is s/he thinking?”Stealing...

Writer’s Gifts

by Vicki Hinze | Dec 17, 2007 | On Writing

I’m shopping today--late this year due to two weeks of flu knocking me to my knees--and I’m reminded of Christmases past--and faux pas committed on behalf of well-meaning family...

‘TIS THE SEASON: FA LA LA FLU!

by Vicki Hinze | Dec 13, 2007 | On Writing

Writers spend a lot of time alone, which means they usually avoid exposure to a mountain of germs, viruses and other nasty flu bugs. But during the holidays, by necessity,...

DO YOU BELIEVE IN HOLIDAY MAGIC? I do, I do, I do…

by Vicki Hinze | Dec 12, 2007 | On Writing

'TIS THE SEASON OF WONDER AND MAGIC AND MIRACLES...DO YOU BELIEVE IN HOLIDAY MAGIC?I do believe. I do, I do, I do...I suppose that whether or not you believe in holiday magic...

CLARITY

by Vicki Hinze | Dec 6, 2007 | On Writing

Why is it when we’re most muddled, under the greatest pressure that we see most clearly?I ran into this with one of my characters in my current manuscript-in-progress yesterday....

THANKSGIVING

by Vicki Hinze | Nov 23, 2007 | On Writing

It’s Thanksgiving: a time to count our blessings and to renew our determination to be a blessing to others.I wish all these things for you, and for all those you love, and for...

WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM BABIES

by Vicki Hinze | Nov 19, 2007 | On Writing

My Angel Boy turns One today. Yesterday, we had a family gathering at the river house to celebrate. There was the traditional cake and ice-cream and tons of food and a jumping...

DEADLINE: Thriller Awards

by Vicki Hinze | Nov 15, 2007 | On Writing

REMINDERRe: International Thriller Writer AwardsEnter: NOW!We're getting down to the deadline wire on entering books in this year's ITW Thriller Awards. To be eligible, books...

THRILLER AWARD DEADLINE

by Vicki Hinze | Nov 15, 2007 | On Writing

REMINDER Re: International Thriller Writer Awards Enter: NOW! We're getting down to the deadline wire on entering books in this year's ITW Thriller Awards. To be eligible, books...