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MG Science and Magic: interview and giveaway!

June 23, 2020 A. B. Westrick Leave a comment

Combine a little magic with a love of science, and what do you get? Into the Tall, Tall Grass, a…

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The Light in the Lake: Debut Author Interview & Giveaway

August 22, 2019 A. B. Westrick 4 Comments

Sarah R. Baughman talks about her writing process.

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Articles, Interviews, & Podcasts:

Podcast: Working Title on the 85K Writing Challenge, where I confess that I’ve stopped beating myself up over my process. It is what it is. March 20, 2019

Podcast: Working Title on the 85K Writing Challenge, where I talk about setting priorities in my writing life. February 20, 2019

Podcast: Working Title on the 85K Writing Challenge, where I ramble about my writing process, including how I conquer writer’s block. January 23, 2019

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