Tag Archives: Gluten-Free Sucks

(Fill-in-the-Blank) Shaming

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Kristy K. James

Body shaming. Fat shaming. Thin shaming. Parent shaming. The list of every kind of shaming under the sun grows longer by the minute. Some days, I shake my head at all of the bullies coming out of the cyber woodwork. … Continue reading →

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An Author’s Learning Curve

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Kristy K. James

Reading a post last month by fellow author Ruth Ann Nordin, I was impressed with how candid she was with her readers. It’s titled, “How An Author Decides What Book To Write Next.” The blue text (title) is the link … Continue reading →

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Interviewing Characters

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Kristy K. James

Interviewing a character?! Sounds a little crazy, doesn’t it? When I first heard about the technique, I thought it was too. I mean, c’mon. Seriously? How can you interview someone who isn’t real? But then I realized that all of … Continue reading →

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One Man’s Poison…

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Kristy K. James

…kills another man’s mosquitoes. Or mine, anyway. The arrival of spring means an end to icy roads, windchills, and the need to pack away winter things like favorite fleece blankets and fuzzy socks. It also ushers in, for those of … Continue reading →

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Response To Last Week’s Letter

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Kristy K. James

As you may recall, I received a rather snarky letter from Quinn MacMahon last week. He’s a minor star from Laying Low in Paradise, A Cool Summer in Paradise, and A Cold Day in Paradise, and one who seems to … Continue reading →

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Someone Has an Ego Problem!

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Kristy K. James

Wow. I just got a surprising letter from a diva in the making and I’d appreciate it if you’d read it and let me know what you think. I haven’t responded yet, but when I do, I’ll share it here. … Continue reading →

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Fin’s Book – And Another Bit of News

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Kristy K. James

Okay. So technically it’s been here for about nineteen days but life has been a little crazier than usual in my house. First there were the final edits to see to. Then the alternator went out on my van – … Continue reading →

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What is it About Sports Movies?

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Kristy K. James

Yeah, I got sucked into another one. And…I suppose I have to admit that it was because it starred Kellan Lutz and Ashley Greene (Emmet and Alice Cullen from the Twilight series). Okay, so it wasn’t the only reason. The … Continue reading →

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Eye of the Beholder

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Kristy K. James

Body shaming. A new catchphrase designed to bring attention to all sorts of issues – from obesity, extreme thinness caused by eating disorders, and everything in between. In part, it means that people shouldn’t judge others based on their appearance. … Continue reading →

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Proper Etiquette When You Have a Cold #3

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Kristy K. James

This post was originally published in January of 2012. I’ve ‘re-blogged’ it at least once, and find that it’s just as relevant today as it was when I wrote it. Especially since I’m fighting off the first cold I’ve had … Continue reading →

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