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Tonight I went out to Tooele to hang out with some good friends (It seems this week has been prone to random friend visiting). I kidnapped my friend from her husband and we went to dinner. Don’t panic, we went back to the house, assuring that the husband wasn’t abandoned and alone—crying himself to sleep

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The Forest of Hands and Teeth

In Mary’s world, there are simple truths. The Sisterhood always knows best. The Guardians will protect and serve. The Unconsecrated will never relent. And you must always mind the fence that surrounds the village. The fence that protects the village from the Forest of Hands and Teeth. But slowly, Mary’s truths are failing her. She’s

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(Wo)man-ed Up and Did It

Yesterday I picked up my novel manuscript and started reading. I finished it just a few minutes ago. I’m glad to report that “it’s not that bad . . .” and, “it could be worse.” Much worse. My personal favorite line:Between mountain peaks, hiding like (something cool) lay a beautiful, clear lake. Apparently at the

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The Novel

It’s staring at me. The novel, that is. I printed the rough draft out yesterday and put it into a binder tonight. Now all it’s doing is staring at me from behind the purple binder cover. I think it wants me to read it, but I’m not so sure I’m ready to do that. No,

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