Tag Archives: The Naked Man-Whore Chronicles

Chomp and Other Ramblings

Posted on July 8, 2012 by hawleywood40

We’ve all heard about SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder. Winter rolls around with its shorter days and drearier skies and lack of sunlight, and a good portion of the population becomes melancholy and lethargic. I think I’ve got some sort … Continue reading →

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Things That Make You Go Hmmm …

Posted on June 29, 2012 by hawleywood40

I’m rewarding myself with a quick update today. I am only doing this because I did not just meet but far exceeded the goals for this week. Oh, and because I have a bizarre observation about myself as a writer … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Conference Straight Ahead …

Posted on June 24, 2012 by hawleywood40

Yes, I’m still living my “nothing but the novel” rule as far as writing goes. But I’m giddy and need to share the joy with my writing friends. Since my hiatus began, I have made some needed edits and rewrites … Continue reading →

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LLC Milestone Winners and Other News

Posted on January 6, 2012 by hawleywood40

Happy Friday, friends! No regular post today, but I do have a few updates and announcements to wind down this first week of our new year! 1. First and foremost, the winners of my Life List Club Milestone Giveaways are … Continue reading →

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Writerly Update: Lessons Learned

Posted on November 25, 2011 by hawleywood40

It has been a little while since I updated on my writing ventures, so here we go.  I’ve been learning some interesting lessons recently as I’ve navigated this weird and wonderful writing world. 1. Go with the Flow I am … Continue reading →

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Ch-ch-ch-changes …

Posted on November 2, 2011 by hawleywood40

Those of you who follow this blog regularly know I’m a member of  awesome Life List Club, a group of bloggers who are working together towards our writing and other life goals, and supporting each other in the process. At … Continue reading →

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Around the Words in 365 Days

Posted on August 9, 2011 by hawleywood40

This coming Saturday is my 41st birthday, which also means I’ve hit the one-year mark on my writing journey. It was on my 40th birthday that I finally decided that I was a writer. I jokingly refer to that moment … Continue reading →

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Writerly Update: ManWhore Surrenders the Spotlight (For A While)

Posted on July 17, 2011 by hawleywood40

I have a confession to make. I have been cheating on the Man-Whore. Doesn’t that usually work the other way around? I knew this would happen. In fact, when I compiled my “Life List” goals, I gave myself a year … Continue reading →

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On Sketching Jay and Jill

Posted on June 30, 2011 by hawleywood40

As I’ve delved into various blogs and writer’s resources, I’ve seen a lot of commentary on the character sketch. Some writers just jot notes down on their characters’ personality and appearance as thoughts hit them. Others create whole mini-stories involving … Continue reading →

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Character Sketch – Jill

Posted on June 22, 2011 by hawleywood40

Last week, I posted a character sketch of Jay AKA Man-Whore, one of the two main characters in “The Naked Man-Whore Chronicles.” The other main character is Jill -last name still to be determined. In her early 30’s, Jill is … Continue reading →

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