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NaNoWriMo Day 3: The Issue Of Race

My first novel, The Edge of Darkness, had a heroine of Filipino descent. She was the daughter of immigrants to Australia. I’m hyper aware of the issue of race. In my writing, the race issue if often softened because above being Filipino, Max was Australian. Australia is a very diverse country. At least 20% ofContinue reading “NaNoWriMo Day 3: The Issue Of Race”

Disney’s Portrayal of the Feminine Animals: Pre-Renaissance

Just a reminder – voting closes tomorrow at midnight for the Can You Leave Us Breathless contest hosted by Brenda Drake. I’m a semi-finalist and would love your vote! In this, my last Dissecting Disney post, I want to take a look at the female animals of the more popular and recent anthropomorphic Disney filmsContinue reading “Disney’s Portrayal of the Feminine Animals: Pre-Renaissance”

Semi-Finalist List for Can You Leave Us Breathless Contest

Brenda Drake and her small army of totally awesome judges judged my little entry worthy of being one of the six semi-finalists of her Can You Leave Us Breathless contest! This is totally exciting. Go here to check out the other entries and remember to vote before midnight Oct 27th– preferably mine, but you know,Continue reading “Semi-Finalist List for Can You Leave Us Breathless Contest”

Can I Leave You Breathless? (Contest)

Brenda Drake is hosting a Can You Leave Us Breathless Blogfest Contest. Can you leave us breathless? On October 21 post an excerpt from your novel or other writings to your blog. If you want, you can write something new for the contest. Only one entry per participant. It can be up to 300 wordsContinue reading “Can I Leave You Breathless? (Contest)”