Desperately Seeking Literary Agent

Debut fiction author, about to be published, seeks literary representation after ending it with current literary agent. Must be willing to discuss possible story ideas, be open to light editing or comments. Similar philosophy on writing, publishing, and marketing preferred. Has time for me. Laughs at my jokes (I promise to laugh at yours!). Firm [...]

Bookstore Lurking

Confession: I have a “thing” for bookstores.
This isn’t a new thing. I’ve had a thing for bookstores for as long as I can remember. We’re talking pre-cafe, pre-espresso machines, pre-cushy sofas, pre-piped in music. Wifi? Please.
I’m not picky, either. Corporate multinational book chains? Love ‘em. Small indie bookstores? Love ‘em. Airport bookstores? Love ‘em. School bookstores? [...]

Kiss Me, Baby!

Ah, young love. Come on, you remember … those single and early double digit years, before we got older and life started showing up in mortgage payments, grocery lists, and — God help us — $4.65 Frappucinos. Those were the innocent years, filled with wishes and endless possibilties (“When I grow up, I want to [...]





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    March 16, 2010 @ 11:00 am HST: Join Mia as she meets with members of the Kona Book Club at the Kona-Kailua Public Library to discuss her second novel, SWEET LIFE, and answer questions from the group

    April 9-10, 2010: Mia's teaching memoir at the 2010 Biennial Writers' Conference for the National League of American Pen Women (Honolulu Branch), Honolulu, Hawaii

    May 12, 2010 @ 12:00 pm-1:00 pm EST: Mia's being interviewed by Laurie Martin of Smile Across Your Heart on Blog Talk Radio, streaming live from a computer near you

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    Good ThingsGood Things
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    ratings: 166 (avg rating 3.49)

    Sweet LifeSweet Life
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    Table MannersTable Manners
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