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When life gives you lemons… how do you keep on writing?

When I saw this prompt for Writers Reveal, I thought EASY! I can always write. Writing is my form of release. When life gives me lemons, I write about anything. Perhaps even lemonade.Then I tried to elaborate. And I hit a brick wall. Oh, sweet ...

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Hansel and Gretel: the real story

The tale of Hansel and Gretel is well knownThey fooled the witch with a chicken boneThey crisped her up on an open flameAnd received only praise, and none of the blame But look a little closer at these twoWith innocent eyes of sparkling ...

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Quirky writer’s habits

Quirky writer’s habits

I've been asked if I have any quirky writer's habits. And I have to say (chomp) that I absolutely (crunch, munch) positively (gulp, yum) don't have any. Sorry about that. You don't mind if I eat eight Freddo Frogs while I write this post, do ...

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People of the past, characters of the future

Writers love to procrastinate. How can I possibly write 1,000 words today when I have to do four loads of washing? And the dishes? And prepare and cook dinner? And run baths? And get kids in bed?And bake cupcakes for no reason? And sing Old ...

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10 things about me

10 things about me

1. I love chocolate. (There, I finally said it!)2. My favourite book is April Fool's Day. (Have you read it?)3. I play the piano and I like to sing.4. I really hate losing. At ANYTHING.5. That's why I don't really like Pictionary.I also ...

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Hi! I’m Emily

I parent. I write. I blog. I play with words and numbers in my head. Constantly. It's crowded in there.

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