Tag Archives: Viva Scriva

In praise of Scriva Liz, kayaking, and straight talk about tough books

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

I have this spectacularly epical (thanks MB for coining the best word ever) critique group called Viva Scriva and each and every member is someone I want to hug tightly and feed cookies for ever and ever.  Today, however, I … Continue reading →

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A good writing retreat should include craft in the kitchen, sticky notes, anachronisms, haunted houses…

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

… ample food, big game hunting, serious focus, hazing, and killer clouds.  Thank you, Scrivas!

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Writing retreats are serious business even in bikinis

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

I spent Saturday and Sunday at Cannon Beach in a rented house with the Viva Scrivas on retreat.  Lest you think it was all cocktails and bon bons and Scrabble, let me tell you a little story… Saturday was the … Continue reading →

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Hanging with the Mozarts

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

My divine critique group member, Elizabeth Rusch, celebrated the release of her newest picture book biography with a powdered wig! For the Love of Music: The Remarkable Story of Maria Anna Mozart is a must read! When she got to … Continue reading →

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