We hear a lot about the writing process, how it’s different for everybody and how it is a process, rather than a magical one-off or a product. I teach a lot of this in my English 1010 courses, and I’ve also enjoyed reading about it in essays for that course and in literature. One of... Continue Reading →
Have you ever noticed that once your favorite blog gets Freshly Pressed, the posts stop coming? I’ve seen this happen with several blogs, particularly those that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed and loved. There was one particular blog that I found in my early days of blogging, back in the first part of 2012. I absolutely loved... Continue Reading →
I wrote this post a while ago, and as I reread it in anticipation of posting it, I sensed an in-your-face tone. Sorry about that. Maybe it was my attempt to be funny while writing this. I’m not sure. But I do want to share some of what I’ve learned over the last year and... Continue Reading →
One year ago today, I started this blog. I did so at the urging of Michele Kort, senior editor at Ms. Magazine. I had the privilege of speaking with her on the phone because a family member of mine happens to be Michele’s good friend. Michele spoke with me on two separate occasions, looked over... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, I hosted a guest post on a novel called The Woman in Black. Debbie of The Wicked Queen's Mirror wrote a fantastic review of the book, and to accompany her post, I wanted to include a photo of the novel, as I usually do with all of my posts. So, I... Continue Reading →
I am studying professional communication in my Ph.D. program, and as part of these studies, I have been examining mommy blogs. I see them as a way of professionalizing motherhood. The women who write them have the potential to make money from home, while sharing their “expertise” about mothering. This makes blogging a place where... Continue Reading →
Hi everyone! This is a quick note to make you aware of some additions and updates to my blog. I have received a lot of new followers in the last few months thanks to Freshly Pressed, so I want to highlight a few of my favorite posts and make you aware of some new features.... Continue Reading →
So, in the five months I’ve been blogging, I haven’t become a world-renowned, gloriously successful book blogger. I don’t have six billion followers, and I don’t have companies begging me for ad space. (I can’t even get Google Adsense to approve my application. Help? Anybody?) But, I did get Freshly Pressed with this post, which... Continue Reading →
The Bookshelf of Emily J. 