by Taslim Jaffer | Apr 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
I can’t say I was always proud of my name. My stomach would tie itself in knots when a substitute teacher would walk into the classroom. The other students reveled in a day of trickery and games, but I knew it would be a day of my name being butchered to bits,...
by Taslim Jaffer | Apr 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
If I could clap my hands and type at the same time, I would. I have many reasons to clap, not the least of which is this fabulous guest post written by debut novelist Tina L. Hook. I bumped into Tina in cyberspace shortly after launching this blog and have enjoyed...
by Taslim Jaffer | Apr 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
You may remember Hyedie who did the graphics for my website and who told us about her Cupcake Rides in an interview here. She recently introduced me to Girl, Writing and in particular to this blog post. In it, novelist Allison Baggio recommends “Work Book by...
by Taslim Jaffer | Mar 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
If you haven’t had a chance yet to read the How Do You KNOW? post from last week, please do as today’s post stems from a comment left there by fellow writer, Denise DeSio. Thanks, Denise, and to everyone else for your comments; they fuel me and inspire me...
by Taslim Jaffer | Mar 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
Here’s an oldie but goodie while I’m having a little “spring” break in the midst of a snowstorm with my family! I’ll be back to original posts on Monday and will reply to the wonderful comments I received on this week’s posts...
by Taslim Jaffer | Mar 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
March is slipping away like I can’t believe. I’m looking ahead to this crazy week filled with appointments, errands, writing deadlines, NO SCHOOL, a playdate, a visit, a grant application deadline, NO SCHOOL, a trip to pack for and arrangements to be made...
