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Inside the Writer's Garret

On writing and life, with a little chocolate thrown in from time to time.

Sit Down and Bleed. 

7/30/2014

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“There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” Ernest Hemingway 

Most days I'd tell you old Ernest was a being a bit dramatic.--though, then again, he was a writer and drama is a big part of what writerss do. But today, just now, I'm ready to agree with him. The funny thing is, the writing itself goes well.  I have several projects on my computer and I switch back and forth between them, a routine that works for me though I wouldn't necessarily recommend it to anyone else. And currently, I've been working on my romantic comedy and I like how it's coming together.
Just. There are so many things in writing beyond my control--how readers will like what I've put to the page, how reviewers will see my work, how many books I'll be able to sell, how many hits a guest blog I post will receive. These factors are no more mine to rule than the weather next Tuesday. I can't make the sun shine. And, some days I feel like I'm doing this writing thing for myself and myself only., like I'm singing to an empty room and the music echoes off the walls, and back to my ears.
No matter, is what I tell myself.  Just keep on writing to the empty room.. If you're lucky, someone will hear your words and take them to heart.   
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New York, New York

7/23/2014

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I've just returned to the garret after a trip to New York City.  My husband and I go down each summer to take in sights, watch the Yankees play, eat some exceptional food and see some great theater. 
The trip never disappoints-and this year was no exception. We went to the Bronx Zoo, a place I hadn't visited since I was a child, and got up close and personal with the gorillas and the tigers. We saw Book of Mormon, hottest ticket (still) on Broadway--and the show absolutely lived up to the hype. And we saw Le Miz, an old favorite done again, and it was still as powerful and wonderful as I remembered it. We visited the 9/11 memorial and I was moved to tears--I may write a separate post if I can figure out how to put it into words. 
All of these experiences are sorting themselves and finding a place in my memory. Eventually, they may come up, polished clean by time, and make their way into my writing. I'm currently working on a romantic comedy set in Manhattan, so some of them might show up sooner rather than later. 

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Dancing in the White Room is in Print

7/16/2014

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So many exciting things are going on with my books and writing! And one of them is that Dancing in the White Room is now available as a paperback. To celebrate, I'm hosting a giveaway on Goodreads.   Enter the contest for a chance to win a copy. Signed, of course. :) 
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Goodreads Book Giveaway

Dancing in the White Room by Ute Carbone

Dancing in the White Room

by Ute Carbone

Giveaway ends August 22, 2014.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

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The Sausage Queen Playlist

7/9/2014

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Here are a few of the songs I listened to while writing Confessions of the Sausage Queen. Click on the title for the you tube link it you'd like to give a listen.

*Raise your Glass
                         Pink
*Crush on you
                    Bruce Springsteen
*You Wreck Me
                     Tom Petty

*Cherry Cherry
                         Neil Diamond
*Wherever Whenever
                              Shakira
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Votes are Welcome

7/8/2014

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July 12 Update. The Lilac Hour made it through the first round. Thank you so much to all who voted.  Could I ask you to vote again in the second round? You can still use the link below. 
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My publisher at Turquoise Morning Press is doing a reader's choice award for the books and stories they published in 2013. 

If you read and enjoyed The Lilac Hour, my short story collection, I would really appreciate your vote. 

  Here are the details
THE RULES!

The first elimination round occurs from Monday 7/7/14 through 4 pm Thursday, 7/10/2014 EST. Vote for your favorite books of 2013 by using the poll below. You can choose more than one book from either column below, but please choose your favorite.


If you need a reminder about a book, please visit the book's detail page at our bookstore.


On Friday, 7/11/2014, we will post the books that fall in the TOP 20 of all votes collected in the poll, and then voting will resume again through Sunday, 7/13/2014 at noon EST.

Vote Here
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Live Laugh Love Tour Schedule

7/5/2014

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My virtual bags are packed, and I'm ready to go on one humdinger of a tour.  The month long extravaganza features three of my romantic comedies and will be packed with excerpts, interviews, reviews, and a few blog posts. There are also prizes--I'll be giving away a bag filled with all sorts of little surprises and copies of three of my books will also be up for grabs. I hope you'll join me!

                                                       ~ Schedule ~

  • July 7th – Laurie @ Laurie’s Thoughts and Reviews (Tens list)
  • July 8th – Cassandra @ Cassandra M’s Place (Spotlight)
  • July 9th – Darcia @ A Word Please (Interview)
  • July 10th – Katrina @ Trina’s Tantilising Tidbits (Spotlight)
  • July 10th – Amber @ The Wonderings of One Person (Interview)
  • July 11th – Sarit @ Coffee, Books & Art (Guest Post)
  • July 14th – Cinta @ Indie Authors You Want to Read (Spotlight)
  • July 15th – Victoria @ Victoria’s Pages of Romance (Spotlight)
  • July 16th – Cheshire Cat @ The Cheshire Cat’s Looking Glass (Guest Post)
  • July 16th – Vicky @ Deal Sharing Aunt (Interview)
  • July 17th – Susan @ Susan Heim on Writing (Spotlight)
  • July 18th – Sophie @ Book Suburbia (Spotlight)
  • July 21st – Jennifer @ Gimme The Scoop Reviews (Spotlight)
  • July 22nd – Sarka-Jonae @ Between Boyfriends (Guest Post)
  • July 23rd – Julie @ A Little Slice of Romance (Book Reviews)
  • July 24th – Tammy @ Tammy’s Tea Time (Book Reviews)
  • July 25th – Michelle @ Snarky Mom Reads… (Spotlight)
  • July 28th – Holly @ RhythemPoets (Afterglow Book Review)
  • July 29th - Jude @ Platypire Reviews (Searching for Superman Book Review)
  • July 30th – Lisa & Sarah @ Girls with Books (Spotlight)
  • July 31st – D.E. Haggerty @ Readsalot (Book Reviews)
  • August 1st – Jaidis @ Juniper Grove (Interview)
On a side note, all three of these comedies are now available in a single book! And, in other news, Confessions of the Sausage Queen arrives Monday! 
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