There are indeed times when I distrust myself, my choices. I look around me and see only evidence of my inadequacy, indeed my own foolishness. I can find not one scrap of a hint of a partial clue that I am worth the ink in my fountain pen. And if at one point or another … Continue reading Times of Doubt
Jelly Jars
Coming to (New) Life
Every now and then by chance, my thinking once went, you meet someone who gets you. When you're a writer, and that person happens to be one of the most talented audiobook narrators in the business, one might say you've gotten the bonus plan. The upgrade to VIP status. First class, hot towels and everything. … Continue reading Coming to (New) Life
Let Me Take You Back…
In 2009 I was beginning to move toward writing something of substance. A series of tough years had essentially reduced my writing output to two or three journal entries per year that consisted of essentially the same words every time: "I can't believe it's been [insert a ridiculously high number here] months since I've written … Continue reading Let Me Take You Back…
Listen Up!
Hey everyone! Quick post about a new promo. (Okay not completely new - it's half-over). Audio books this time, all free, (mostly samples, as with my entry which is the first chapter of Jelly Jars.) Lend an ear!
Gripping
Don't miss this, thriller fans! This one is still picking up steam, but you're not going to want to wait. Oh, unless you don't like free books. (Weirdo) [Ed. Note: We do not support the author's name-slinging.] Gripping Reads offers 29 books to choose from, or grab all 29! Murica! [Ed. Note: We do not … Continue reading Gripping
A Quick Note…
Just wanted to give everyone a heads up on this excellent promotion. There are 57 authors participating. Click here or on the graphic to find your next steamy read! The forecast is for cold days and frigid nights. KEEP WARM! [This PSA was made possible by sjvarengo.com and some corporate sponsor whose check didn't clear.]
Regarding the Cleanup of Old Business
So, I write books. Sometimes I do it in beautiful isolation, locked away with my own thoughts, ready to make my own mistakes and claim my own victories. Sometimes I write with this Craig A. Hart fellow, trying my best to keep pace with him, but really just doing enough work so that I can … Continue reading Regarding the Cleanup of Old Business
Reviews
Book reviews are very important, especially to the independent writer. To all writers, I suppose, but us guys without the sweet publishing contract live and die by them. I further suppose that I should clarify a bit. I'm not going to lie and tell you that certain reviews don't make you feel really good. Nor … Continue reading Reviews
At Last…
Etta James, people, had one of the most soulful voices in the history of modern music. I remember hearing her song "At Last" used in a commercial several years ago, which brought it back onto my radar after first having heard it in my teens. Now "At Last" is, of course, a love song, and … Continue reading At Last…
They Got So Much Things To Say Right Now…
Okay. Any post that has a Bob Marley quote as it's title is going to be at least 39% better than one that doesn't [citation needed], so you're clearly in for a real treat, right from the get go. And you can utilize this fact anywhere, not just in my blog, so... you're welcome for … Continue reading They Got So Much Things To Say Right Now…
S.J. Varengo - Author 