Author Archives: clubfredbaja

Stop Giving Me What I want! A review of Blackbirds and some swirly thoughts

Posted on July 28, 2013 by clubfredbaja

When I finished my latest read, Blackbirds by Chuck Wendig, a swirly mass of thoughts that had been, well, swirling around in my brain suddenly solidified. The novel’s protagonist, Miriam Black is not your average hero. One Goodreads reviewer described … Continue reading →

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Get the Most From Your Writing Group

Posted on July 22, 2013 by clubfredbaja

We love them, we hate them, we write funny blog posts about them, but the fact is that a good critique group can be a writer’s best friend with literary benefits. For indie authors, a writing group can also be … Continue reading →

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Jack and Jill Rising

Posted on July 18, 2013 by clubfredbaja

“What do you do?” We all know this question. It’s one of those conversation starting points. By determining someone’s occupation, we can make a few assumptions about them and we gain a starting point for other conversation topics. For some … Continue reading →

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The Secret to Being Happy Without The Secret

Posted on July 3, 2013 by clubfredbaja

By the time you read this, no matter what day it is, I will have already laughed at least once. If it’s late in the day, I’ve probably laughed several times. I am a happy person. I am also in … Continue reading →

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It’s All Good

Posted on June 22, 2013 by clubfredbaja

A short post to a) Say thanks b) BRAG First, the thanking. I find WordPress immensely confusing and non-intuitive. More than once I have ended up banging my head against the e-wall trying to figure out something that, later, turns … Continue reading →

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PAY ATTENTION TO MEEEEEE!!!

Posted on June 18, 2013 by clubfredbaja

When I was a child, if you had asked my parents what one trait of mine drove them the most batty, I’d give you Vegas odds the answer would be: “She fibs”. (A close second would be my complete scatter-brain-ed-ness). … Continue reading →

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The Plane It Never Come

Posted on June 14, 2013 by clubfredbaja

The most memorable trips are the ones where everything goes wrong. These words, from a friend, have proved hilariously true over the years. It’s not that I don’t remember the good trips, the ones where everything went perfectly and fun … Continue reading →

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Life at the Speed of Prez

Posted on June 5, 2013 by clubfredbaja

Like rolling stones, Prez and I gather no moss. And, like The Rolling Stones, we are once more preparing to take our show on the road. If you read my previous post about the Top Secret movie Prez was working … Continue reading →

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Princess’s BIG Bus Adventure in 3D, With Maps and Stuff!

Posted on May 29, 2013 by clubfredbaja

I’m a transportation snob. I will travel by train, plane, car, boat, bicycle, hovercraft, covered wagon, rickshaw, or elephant, but I will not travel by bus. Even the Skytrain is pushing it. I came by my snobbishness honestly. Growing up … Continue reading →

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Secondhand Love

Posted on May 17, 2013 by clubfredbaja

My love for animals began early… That’s Tinker you see, my first cat, being oh-so-patient with my enthusiastic affection. My memories of Tinker are all happy – even the time he caught a snake and dropped it in the middle … Continue reading →

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