Tag Archives: Debbie Kaufman

Writing wins and woes

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Carol Burnside / Annie Rayburn

I’ll keep this upbeat, highlighting the writing wins and brushing by the woes. Deal? Lately, I haven’t been blogging (obviously – duh!) but I have been doing other writing and writing related stuff. For instance, writing as Carol Burnside, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Annie Rayburn, Carol Burnside, Everyday blather, Here at home | Tagged beach destinations, Debbie Kaufman, erotic romance, free read, Georgia Romance Writers, Goodreads, Moonlight & Magnolias, Nicole North, Phantoms & Fantasies, promotions, Sandra Elzie, Susan Carlisle, Tami Brothers, tropical heat, writing life | 4 Comments

RWA12 a blast! Part 2

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Carol Burnside / Annie Rayburn

Venice Beach wasn’t as crazy as we’d expected, but I think that was due to the fact our tour guide dropped us off around 4 pm. for a two-hour jaunt. Being as it was relatively early in the day, there … Continue reading →

Posted in Carol Burnside, Entertainment, Everyday blather, Going Places | Tagged bodybuilder, Cat Schield, check it out, conference, Debbie Kaufman, Fiona Lowe, Hollywood, RWA, Susan Carlisle, Terry Spear, tour guide, travel, vacation, Venice Beach | 7 Comments

RWA12 a blast! Part 1

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Carol Burnside / Annie Rayburn

Last week I was in Anaheim, CA for RWA12, the Romance Writer’s of America’s annual national conference and it was a blast! I reconnected with friends, critique partners and fellow writers I only ‘visit’ with online. I also saw, squealed, laughed with and … Continue reading →

Posted in Carol Burnside, Entertainment, Everyday blather, Going Places | Tagged beverly hills park, conference, Dancing Door, Debbie Kaufman, Farmers Market, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Hollywood, Johnny Depp, LaBrea Tar Pits, Los Angeles, Marina Del Ray, Rodeo Drive, RWA, Santa Monica, santa monica pier, Sunset strip, Susan Carlisle, tour guide, travel, vacation, Venice Beach, very famous | 4 Comments

Writing contest begins NOW!

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Carol Burnside / Annie Rayburn

WHAT: 2nd Annual Petit Fours and Hot Tamales Recipe for Success Writing Contest. Winner receives a critique for agent Chelsea Gilmore of The Maria Carvainis Agency. HOW MUCH: NO ENTRY FEE. Only your first 100 words! WHO: Both unpublished and … Continue reading →

Posted in Carol Burnside, Contests, Everyday blather, Petit Fours and Hot Tamales | Tagged Chelsea Gilmore, contest, contest coordinator, Debbie Kaufman, Maria Carvainis Agency, PFHT, recipe for success, Writing

Indie pub formatting and stuff

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Annie Rayburn/Carol Burnside

There’s a great post here for Indie pubs on those pesky en-dash and em-dash problems when uploading files. Check it out, Indies! Did you know you could direct sell your books through your own website? Chuck has started a discussion … Continue reading →