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Researching
Well, it’s happened again where I’ve had a long space between blogs. Why? No excuses, but my mother-in-law turned 100 years old and had to have a party for her! First, last clichés: Best laid plans—the most careful plans sometimes do not succeed. Robert Burns used the...
Procrastination:
Well, it’s been awhile since I’ve blogged. But, first things first. Last Clichés: To Take to One’s Heels—To flee. This does not refer to running on your heels. Can’t run fast that way. But, the heels are what you see of a person who turns tail and runs. See...
Writing during the holidays
Hope you all have a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, etc., and a very Happy, Healthy New Year! First, last clichés: Have one’s hands full—To be very busy, be completely occupied or to have more than enough to do. This dates from the 15th century, maybe earlier. See...
SSA author showcase
Hope you have a great holiday season with Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, etc. First, last clichés: Three-ring circus—an event of utter confusion. This is an Americanism that started in the late 19th century, alluding to a circus in which three rings or arenas are...
Vanity Killed published!
Well, Vanity Killed is finally up and running on Amazon, POD and e-book. But, first, last clichés: Pass Muster—Meet a required standard. Began in the military and once meant to undergo review without censure. George Gascoigne used it figuratively in 1575 ( The Making...
Converting Manuscript To e-book format
I've been busy working on Vanity Killed. First, last clichés: Ahead of the Pack— Doing better than the others, in advance of the rest of a group. Pack refers to a group of people since the 1400s, but for about 400 years it was a derogatory connotation as in “pack of...
Listening to Speakers on Writing
Went to a speaker meeting on Monday and listened to a talk about publishing options. But first, last clichés: Stand my Ground—To refuse to give in; to hold your position. This comes from the military (from about 1700) it was used referring to holding one’s position....
Don’t forget to proof the cover, and headers/footers
First, let’s find last clichés: Going Over With a Fine-Tooth Comb— To investigate or search for with great care. Combs have been around since ancient Egypt, and some had finer teeth than others, the term “fine tooth comb” dates from the first half of the 19th century....
Still Proofing
Well, I’m still reading Vanity Killed Proof! First, last clichés: Make or Break you—To bring on ruin or success. This phrase began as make or mar, which dates from 15th century (see John Lydgate, Assembly of Gods). Dickens was among the first to substitute the current...
Proofing your Book
Vanity Killed has been uploaded and I'm waiting for the "proof" book to arrive shortly. First, let's do the Last Clichés: Have the Upper Hand—To be in a controlling position or dominating. This has been around since the 15th Century. It’s derived from an ancient...
