Monthly Archives: November 2011

NaNo Endings

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

So after a marathon weekend of doing nothing but writing I finally did it. I reached 50,000 words on my novel. Then I crossed the NaNo finish line and earned the purple word count bar. This was my first year doing … Continue reading →

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Fearsome Friday – Meleagrisphobia

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

Ah, Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving where my aunts, female cousins and I would bravely take to the mall in search of bargains. The men in my family and my mother (who hated shopping) would settle down for a … Continue reading →

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What if the Mayflower never left Plymouth England?

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

As many Americans are preparing for their Thanksgiving feast tomorrow, I thought it appropriate to dedicate this Wednesday, What if? to the holiday. Alternative history stories are ones that peak my curiosity because they fit so nicely with my favourite question which … Continue reading →

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Fearsome Friday – Xenophobia

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

Xenophobia The unreasonable fear of foreigners or strangers which also includes the fear of things that are strange or foreign. Xenophobia can often times lead to racism but the hatred element of racism is caused by the fear itself. Examples … Continue reading →

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What if our fantasy creatures were real?

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

As a fantasy/sci-fi writer I spend a great deal of time focusing on another world and conjuring up the lives of humanoid creatures. I read blogs daily where other people spend their time in a similar fashion but with fairies, ghosts, shape-shifters, … Continue reading →

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Fearsome Friday – Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia also known as Sesquippedalophobia What is it? It is fear of long words. No I am not joking. You can google it and you will find it. Wikipedia has listed Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia as a jocular or fictional phobia. The fear of long … Continue reading →

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What if I don’t want to pay for books?

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

Many people still rely on public libraries to borrow books. They prefer reading for free and not buying books. Arguments for borrowing include those surrounding green initiatives and being budget savvy. Therefore it peaked my interest when I heard this … Continue reading →

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Fearsome Friday – Technophobia

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

Technophobia is a phobia that has been around as long as technology has. Cavemen probably feared the new technology of prising up a rock using a stick as a lever. It is human nature to fear the new and unknown … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo Update 1

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

So as most of you know NaNoWriMo has kicked off. This year is my first year participating so I have no bench mark to compare the process to. For the month of October I researched and outlined three ideas that I have … Continue reading →

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What if I don’t have a book trailer?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

Book trailers are a popular new way to promote both published and unpublished books. They usually are about 1-3 minutes in length and look just like those movie trailers we have watched for years but are to promote a book … Continue reading →

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