Category: writing
Posted on November 4, 2009
by Catherine Austen
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Now that I’ve had my first book launch–which everyone tells me went very well, though I was so nervous it’s a bit of a blank–I thought I’d pass on three bits of advice for future launchers. First, you need more set-up helpers than you think. Bank on unforeseen delays.… Continue Reading “Book Launching Afterword”
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Posted on October 20, 2009
by Catherine Austen
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I’ve been taking my time planning the launch of Walking Backward, to be celebrated at my local library on November 1st. Take note, all budding authors: don’t try it alone. It’s a surprising amount of work, so get as many people to help as… Continue Reading “Book Launching”
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Posted on October 13, 2009
by Catherine Austen
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A friend of mine was surprised to read my last enty, in which I confessed to being deeply moved by a song about a lost cat. She has known me for years and never seen me cry. That’s because I don’t cry, except at the odd movie or… Continue Reading “Fictional Emotions”
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Posted on October 8, 2009
by Catherine Austen
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I wrote Walking Backward to the Weakerthans. Something opened in my heart while listening to their song, “Virtue the Cat Explains her Disappearance.” I have no idea why, but something in the song connected to my story in a way I don’t understand. (The song is about a lost cat,… Continue Reading “Words and Music”
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Posted on October 5, 2009
by Catherine Austen
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Pooh Bear was onto something when he went on his think-walks. It never fails: no matter what mood I’m in, no matter how tired or headachy, no matter how preoccupied with other concerns, taking my dog for a good long walk always clears my mind and… Continue Reading “Walking into Ideas”
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