The Write Transition

From One Life Chapter To The Next

About Me

I love to write, but I’ve also spent time as a physician and a public health advocate. I believe every experience is worthwhile, even if our paths deviate from where we started. Or at least that’s my excuse, and I’m sticking to it…

I am the author of The Seneca Scourge. In addition to writing fiction, I maintain this humor blog, because to me, laughter is one of life’s necessities. And besides, what else is there to do in Ohio?

From time to time, my personality imp, Mr. Nasty Pants, might appear in my posts–just as he does in my mind–and through verbal sparring, he’ll do all he can to mire me in self-doubt and uncertainty.

My personal Mr. Nasty Pants (image from Microsoft Clip Art)

You might also encounter my Awful Offspring Offal, which includes the scatological and anatomical humor I withstand on a daily basis as the mother of two boys. For those of you whose sons are older, you know of what I speak. For those currently enjoying innocent male toddlers, your time will come.

Thank you so much for visiting. Please feel free to share your thoughts. I love hearing from you! And please, take everything I say with a wink and a smile. I make light, because there is too much heavy.

Contact or Connect With Me At:

carrierubin1@gmail.com

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Twitter: @carrie_rubin

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172 Responses to “About Me”

    • Carrie Rubin

      My pleasure! I’ve got your book on my Books by Bloggers page now, too, even though I haven’t technically finished reading it yet. But close enough. :)

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  2. Kevin Gillespie

    Hi Carrie,

    My name is Kevin Gillespie. I do, MUCH prefer, however to be called Kev . :) . I live in Wales. :) .

    I am now ‘Following’ your Blog. :)

    Best Wishes
    Kev. :)

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  5. SocietyRed

    Hey Carrie,
    I just finished “The Seneca Scourge” and I wanted to tell you great I thought it was. You have a great talent in writing; I’ve seen it in your blog but your book takes it to another level. You crafted the story in a way that surprised me with plot twists and left me wishing it was twice as long. Very impressive. Thank you!
    John

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    • Carrie Rubin

      Thank you, John! Having readers stop by to give feedback on the book means the world to me, as do the reviews people leave. I really appreciate you doing that, and I’m so glad you enjoyed it. You made my day!

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  8. Jilanne Hoffmann

    So I go away to a conference, and when I come back, I find out that I’ve not only missed the chocolate, I’ve missed your FP extravaganza! Oh well, congrats on your popularity—albeit not as sexy and popular as INFP meets ENTJ. :o )

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    • Carrie Rubin

      Thank you! You’ll have to come back for next month’s giveaway. :)

      Hope your conference was good and that chocolate was served!

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  11. kabe1

    I am so with you on the two boys thing…and I love that word “scatological” – very apt! I have just started out on this blogging malarkey – small beginnings for me, the end goal being the novel I’ve banged on about for the last 15 years. I agree that the only way to look at life is with a good dose of humour!!:)

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    • Carrie Rubin

      Yes, I figure the term ‘scatological’ makes all the poo humor that much more sophisticated. ;)

      Thanks for stopping by my site and commenting. I appreciate it!

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  12. Judy Smith

    Against all odds, there are days that bring more than one serendipity! Oh joy! I found Ms. Sassy Pants this morning, then had the incredible good fortune of discovering you in her comment section. Following you as we speak. Bring it!!

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    • Carrie Rubin

      Thank you! How nice to hear. And I love Miss Snarky Pants, too. She’s smart and witty and a great writer.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  13. Brian B. King

    Oh Carrie, your words are so magical. I truly cannot find a way to describe how well they move through a sentence. I’m always in envious awe.

    This is definitely a stereo typical statement, but your photo at the top, definitely reminds me a of physician’s picture on a brochure or a web page. When I say physician, in your case, I don’t mean- yuck a physician. It’s more like, SHE CAN BE MY DOCTOR. :)
    .

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  14. Elizabeth

    Carrie, I wanted to let you know that I have included you in a blog post for tomorrow. The idea is to bring my blog audience to you. I think my readers would also enjoy your blog. I hope you have an opportunity to tell us about your current work in progress.
    What is your working title of your book (or story)?
    Where did the idea come from for the book?
    What genre does your book fall under?
    Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?
    What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
    Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?
    How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
    What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?
    Who or what inspired you to write this book?
    What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest?

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    • Carrie Rubin

      Thanks, Elizabeth! I’ve actually been tagged in this quite a few times now, but for whatever reason, I remain reluctant to talk about my WIP. Not sure why–guess I’ve always been that way. So private. Maybe I’m worried people will think it sounds dumb…

      But thanks again! I always appreciate the nod, and I look forward to reading your post. :)

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  17. Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

    I started “The Seneca Scourge” last night – and of course I was bringing my kid to the doc’s this morning for lingering cold he’s had….but his lungs were NOT liquefied :) … so far, loving the book!!

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      • Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

        It was better than 10 yrs ago! It was nice except both son & husband down with a nasty flu/stomach virus – and you KNOW how pathetic men are when they’re sick! Hope yours was good!

        It’s a scary book! I’m going to order your book with my Amazon gift card :) –

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        • Carrie Rubin

          Thank you! So nice to hear. (About your ordering the book, that is–not your son and hubby being sick with the pukes and the poops. That just plain sucks.)

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    • Carrie Rubin

      Hey, thanks for the link. I enjoyed that piece, and I know just how she feels. I attend approximately one social event a year, if that. The only thing that gets me to my hospital’s annual tree festival is the lovely Christmas trees and the even lovelier dessert table…

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      • harperfaulkner

        I’ll go if they have little weenies in little buns. Honestly, I love those things. I love to pop them in my mouth and then grab a handful more. Also, with a weenie and a bun in my mouth (don’t you say it!) I don’t have to talk to anyone! Yes, I’m an introvert, too. Well, not when I’m drinking, but otherwise, yes! HF

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  20. Kylie

    What kind of public health advocacy have you been involved with? That’s my field. I’ve done mainly tobacco prevention policy, but also nutrition and fluoridation. I’m moving more toward worksite wellness policies. I have another blog at http://www.HealthScapingNW.com. I’ve only posted two things so far, but I’m looking for guest bloggers… hint…hint…

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    • Carrie Rubin

      I focused on childhood obesity while getting my public health degree. I published a paper on more efficient means of managing pediatric obesity in the office setting, and I would have continued on in research in that area had I not got sidetracked by my book and my desire to write fiction. :)

      Thanks for stopping by my site and commenting on several of my posts. I’ll be over to check yours out as well. I don’t typically do guest blogging–I can barely keep up with my own. It’s funny, because my first blog was a public health blog, but it received little traffic. I switched to a humor blog, and the results have been much more positive. Plus it’s fun to write!

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      • Kylie

        I’d love to hear more about that. What’s your stance on BMI testing?

        Also, sadly, I decided to delete are witty reparte over on HSNW. I didn’t realize the comments were posting there. It’s confusing having two blogs under the same account.

        *Lesson Learned*

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        • Carrie Rubin

          I’m for BMI testing as long as it’s done sensitively–assuming you’re meaning testing in schools and such. As for the clinic setting, every child should have BMIs recorded.

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          • Kylie

            Yes, I agree. What are your thoughts on what follow-up the clinician should do after the BMI testing? And what about the healthfulness of foods provided/ sold in hospitals?

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  21. speaker7

    I just wanted to tell you that I finished The Seneca Scourge last night. I loved it! Although I probably didn’t make the best choice reading it while feeling under weather because now I worry my lungs will turn to soup, but this is fiction, yes? I am a huge fan of sci fi and this is now on the top of my list.

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    • Carrie Rubin

      Thank you! So nice to hear. It means a lot to me to have people stop by to share what they thought of it, so I appreciate you doing that. And I’m so glad you liked it!

      And don’t worry, as far as I know, soupy lungs are still fictional. For now…

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    • Carrie Rubin

      Thanks, Sheila! A couple other bloggers have nominated me for that as well, but I haven’t put anything together yet, so this will be good incentive. I appreciate you thinking of me.
      :)

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  24. LizForADay

    I thought I would give your blog a peek. I like it and I like to laugh so I will be come back again and again. Great blog. :)

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  26. runningonsober

    Looks like I found you on an exciting day! Big congrats to you!
    Have seen your comments through a friend of a friend of a friend type of thing, thought I’d swing by and say hi.
    Love your style! Happy to be a new follower,
    Christy (RoS)
    (and yes, my towels often get that “sat in the washer too long while I whittled away time on the Internet instead of putting them in the dryer pronto” smell. You’re not alone!)

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    • Carrie Rubin

      Thanks so much for stopping by! Very kind of you. And yes, today’s a good day, but also a bit nerve-racking. I’ll put up a post tomorrow on the book’s release. Sunday’s not exactly the most productive blog day.
      :)

      And glad to hear I’m not the only one with the towel issues. But it’s only that one set of towels, so I guess their day has come.

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    • Carrie Rubin

      In addition to my publisher’s site, I was pleased to see it came out on Amazon this morning, too. It’s still not available on Barnes and Noble yet. I’ll put my “it’s out” post up tomorrow. Not as much blog traffic on a Sunday. Thanks so much for your interest. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I don’t think I’ll be breathing for the rest of the day…

      Thanks, JM. Your support is appreciated beyond words.

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      • jmmcdowell

        I downloaded from Amazon. Afterward, I wondered if you get more royalties if people download directly from your press…. If so, maybe there’s a subtle way to let fellow bloggers know that? Maybe highlight the link to your press’s site over the big boy outlets?

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        • Carrie Rubin

          I’m not sure, but I don’t mind getting mostly Amazon downloads. Hopefully, that’s where the bulk of the reviews go. Plus, on my publisher’s site, it’s a PDF format, not Kindle. Maybe there’s a way to merge the two, but I don’t know about those things.
          :)

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          • jmmcdowell

            There’s a way to do it, but it’s a few more steps. It’ll be easier to go straight to Amazon or Barnes & Nobles for people with Kindles or Nooks. :)

            Is it too early to break out that tequila?!

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            • Carrie Rubin

              Ha ha–I think that will happen once my nerves settle. Now I’m trying to get my Amazon author site up and all of the other things that must be completed. I had everything ready–just needed to wait for the book to come out.

  28. Vanessa Chapman

    Hi Carrie

    I keep seeing you popping up all over the place at other blogs I follow and interact with, so I thought it was about time I followed you too. Recently I’ve been trying resist following more blogs because I have trouble enough keeping up with the ones I do follow, but it seems resistance is futile…you’d better be good that’s all I can say! ;)

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    • Carrie Rubin

      Well, I can’t promise decent quality over here, but it’s always nice to see a new face. Thanks for the follow and for coming by to comment. I hear you about being careful about not following too many blogs. Some days my inbox goes on forever!

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  29. Fortyteen Candles

    Hi Carrie, Great blog you have here! I’m a nurse, still at the bedside, who would love to quit to write full time :) Glad to hear you made the leap. Were there any authors who inspired you to venture into the area of medical fiction? Best of luck with your book!

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    • Carrie Rubin

      Thanks so much for stopping by! I’ve been over to your blog and saw that you were a nurse. I thought your piece about the man you cared for with a recent stroke was touching, and I’m glad to hear your mother is improving. Scary stuff, I’m sure.

      I don’t think there was a specific author that inspired me to write medical thrillers, but rather the fact that I’ve always wanted to write fiction, and it’s kind of a write-what-you-know phenomenon. I know medicine, and I love thrillers, so it seemed a good place to start.
      :)

      Good luck with your own writing ventures. It’s been six months since I’ve worked as a healthcare provider. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to sustain what I’m doing, but I’m sure having fun doing it!

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  31. Kevin C

    Carrie, I have a friend who is now a published author and who’s books I would recommend. I don’t know if you have heard of Brett Battles or not, but he has a very interesting book series about a “cleaner”…a person who cleans up after a killing…not like the sunrise cleaners movie (though that was great too), but he works for the killer…and makes sure that the evidence disappears. He also other series which I have not read. He can be found at bbattles@blogspot.com. I am sure he would be happy to talk to you about his longgggg journey into getting his books publised as well. As a way of introduction, feel free to tell him your brother in law traveled with him in Up With People…I really look forward to reading your book!
    Kevin

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    • Carrie Rubin

      Hi, Kevin! So nice of you to stop by! Brett Battle’s books sound like something I’d enjoy reading. I’ll be sure to check out his blog and maybe even see if he’s on Twitter (one year ago, blogs and Twitter are two things I never imagined I’d be talking about). And he’s got a great name. Who needs a penname with a moniker like that?

      Thanks again for stopping by. I appreciate it. Looking forward to seeing you in a couple months.
      :)

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  32. Arizona girl

    Hi! I just nominated you for the Very Inspirational Blogger Award! I’ve included a link to your site on my blog. You can accept and view the details at chanceofsun.wordpress.com.

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    • Carrie Rubin

      Thanks so much! I’ll go check it out. I’ve got to catch up on some awards that I’ve let fester in the dark, so this is lovely and timely. I appreciate you thinking of me!

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  34. Just Outside the Box Cartoon

    Hi Carrie,
    Need a few pearls of your wisdom (being an author on the brink of exploding into the public domain and all). I’ve been toying with the idea of writing a book (a kids one with pictures) and finally pulled my finger out and started. Any tips you could spare me? Maybe I should research before launching into writing? Any good websites? I’ll stop rambling now.
    Marti, sharing something not profound, but hopefully not stupid either.

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    • Carrie Rubin

      Good for you! I think you’d put out a wonderful children’s book. Unfortunately, I don’t know much about the children’s book market. One of my favorite websites I frequented early on is WritersNet (it’s listed on my blog under helpful writing resources). It’s a forum for writers at all stages of their careers, and there are lots of discussions going on. I imagine if you typed in the topic you’re interested in, you’d find several active discussions. In terms of when it comes time to look for agents and publishers, The Writer’s Market is published annually and lists all types of agents and publishers for all different genres. There’s also one specifically for children’s writers called “Children’s Writer’s and Illustrator’s Market.” Aside from listing agents and publishers, these books offer good tips and how-tos.

      Hope that helps. Good luck with your writing! Very exciting.
      :)

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    • Carrie Rubin

      Thanks, David! I do actually have this one, but duplication of any recognition is always welcome.
      :)

      Thanks so much for thinking of me. After reading that you’ve been through the “Lord of the Rings” 20 times in 3 different languages, I do not feel worthy. But I have read a few books in French, so that should give me some points, I guess.
      ;)

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      • David Stewart

        I really wish I could get my French back where it was. It was my major in college, but I’ve forgotten so much of it over the years. What kinds of books do you read?

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        • Carrie Rubin

          I majored in it, too. Years ago. Probably couldn’t get through a French novel now.
          :)

          I like thrillers, but I’m flexible. I also try to read non-fiction as well. Have to keep myself knowledgeable.
          :)

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  36. 4amWriter

    Carrie, I have been remiss in not officially following your blog. I feel like I had been following you though, because I always enjoy reading the comments you make on the blogs that we both follow! :) I loved trawling through your posts. Good luck with everything that is gleaming on the horizon.

    Kate

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    • Carrie Rubin

      Thank you! Yes, I’ve seen your Gravatarred (how’s that for a made up word?) image on other blogs as well. Thanks so much for stopping by mine, and I must now stop over at yours, because it is indeed about time.
      :)

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    • crubin

      Thanks so much for stopping by. I’ve read and enjoyed some of your Haiku. My step-dad is from Maine, and we often go to Old Orchard Beach in the summer, though we haven’t been there for a couple years now.

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  38. wordswithnannaprawn

    I’ve just dropped by via the lovely ‘Brigitte’s Banter’ recommendation – I too was a ‘health professional’…well a non-clinical one anyway, I got off my particular ‘Primary Care Services Manager’ Pot quite a few years ago now which saved my sanity and probably the NHS a whole bigger pot of money; I haven’t written a novel, I have written some poems, I’m purging myself of writey enthusiasm via my blog, and I’m at Uni full time – I am not earning a single bean for any of it, and I haven’t (as yet) named my confidence crushing nemsis or found a lookie-likie! Congrats on the novel and I’m looking forward to reading more of your posts!

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    • crubin

      The absence of a paycheck does not imply unimportance. Of course, it’s always nice to have one though, isn’t it?
      :)

      Thanks for dropping by my site. I’m glad you’ve not yet felt the need to humanize your self-confidence-smashing nemesis. Here’s hoping you never have to!

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    • crubin

      Thank you so much! That’s very kind of you. I actually already received both of those awards, but the recognition is always a treat for sure! You made my day.
      :)

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  42. i mayfly

    Carrie,

    I’m passing along The Beautiful Blogger Award to you because you are my hero. Congrats, Nikki ;-)

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    • crubin

      Thank you so much! I appreciate the recognition. Is a lovely way to start my day. But I think you need to set your hero sights higher. I have blogged about dog poo, after all.
      :)

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  43. robincoyle

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I wonder how you found me. It doesn’t matter because I am glad you did and it lead me to you!

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    • crubin

      I found you from one of your comments on someone else’s blog (can’t remember which one now). I enjoyed looking through some of your posts, many of which offer useful writing tips, or just thoughts on writing in general. Am looking forward to reading more! I also tracked you down on Twitter. But I’m not a stalker, I promise!

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      • robincoyle

        That is really cool! I like stalkers with such positive energy! I’m afraid I have ignored Twitter for some time. Do you have any tips for me on how to get more “into” it?

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        • crubin

          Sadly, I’m not too great with it myself. I try to log in every day and post at least one tweet and respond to those who’ve tweeted me. Then if I’m really energetic, I look through some of my lists and find something good to comment on or retweet. About 15 minutes tops. But maybe that’s a good thing?…

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  44. Just Outside the Box Cartoon

    Oh Crubin, I need a shoulder to cry on and I know you are always there. I accidentally clicked the publish button whilst trying to create my ABC blogger award write up. AARRGGHHHH! Sob. :(
    Marti

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    • crubin

      Oh, no! That happened to me with a post–well, I didn’t actually hit the publish button; I hit the tab button and all of a sudden the publish button was doing its thing. The next thing I know, I have an email saying “The Write Transition has just published a post.” Yikes! I didn’t have it finalized. So now that everyone received the email, I had to quickly finish a post I wasn’t planning to publish until the next day.

      I feel your pain.
      :)

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      • Just Outside the Box Cartoon

        Yes, but you realize that your subscribers get an email post, which is fixed. It’s not linked to the WordPress server, so they would see half a post…..anyway, at least my hits for the day was higher than usual :)
        Marti
        PS thanks for shoulder

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        • crubin

          I know, but I was hoping they’d click open the site instead of read the post through the email, so that they could see my final form. I always write mine up in a Word document first and them copy and paste the text and add the images afterwards. But I realize that’s harder for you with your cartoons.
          :)

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    • crubin

      When I do, I will seek you out. Having to “friend” people sounds scary to an introvert like me, so I will take all the ready-to-go followers I can!

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    • crubin

      I am in Ohio, USA. And no, I am not yet on Facebook. Should probably do that someday, though. I am, however, on Twitter.
      :)

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  47. jeandayfriday

    Carrie, hate to do this but I tagged you in a game of tag on my blog (sorry!), BUT I did give you a Good Apple award. Hooray! If you have time, check it out. If you don’t want to answer the crazy questions, I totally understand. :)

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    • crubin

      Why, thank you! I actually already received this mind-boggling honor, but thank you so much for thinking of me. Appreciate it!

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  49. norfolknovelist

    Congratulations on the book! I’ve started the process of finding an agent/publisher for my novel. Just got the first rejection and trying not be downhearted. Thanks for stopping by :-)

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    • crubin

      Thanks! Rejections are part of the process, though that doesn’t make it any easier to swallow. I wish you great luck in landing a home for your book!

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  50. The Lone Writer

    I love your blog! I’m wondering if I could ask you about your experience with getting your book published. I have also completed my first novel and am querying for an agent. Any advice would be great!

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  51. Kate

    Hi Carrie! Am enjoying your blog and wanted to invite you to visit mine! All best, Kate
    writingtheweirdwideworld.wordpress.com

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  52. Janet

    Hi Carrie,
    Today is my turn to pass on the Liebster Blog Award. I really enjoy your blog and am happy to pass this on.
    If you would like to accept, please follow these rules:
    • Thank your Liebster Blog Award presenter on your blog.
    • Link back to the blogger who awarded you.
    • Pick (up to) 5 other blogs who fit within the award parameters (less than 200 followers).
    • Inform them that you have chosen them by leaving a comment on their blog.
    • Post the award on your blog. You can take it from my post here: http://postcardfiction.com/2012/02/06/liebster-blog-award/.

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    • crubin

      Thank you, Janet! I have a couple more waiting in the queue to attend to, so I’ll have a regular red carpet event going on chez moi!

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  53. Bowrag

    Interesting place… I’ll follow. Thanks for the humor and the great attitude you have. Plus, I am jealous that you were freshly pressed.. haha

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  54. filmonista

    I appreciate your style… I’ve been a writer for years and love to hear a good “quit the day job” story! I’ve never really had what one would call a “day job” … more like a moonlight obsession with words… keep writing and congrats on the publishing deal!

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    • crubin

      “a moonlight obsession with words”–love that! Thank you for your comment. It took years to dare to take that leap, and now I’m asking myself why. It’s really been a wonderful few months. Thanks for stopping by!

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    • crubin

      As always, thank you so much! I appreciate all of your support of my blog. You have helped fuel it from the start!

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    • crubin

      Thank you! I’m still looking for my editor’s email that will tell me what he/she wants changed. I was told it would be soon. Tick tock, tick tock. That’s the sound of time passing and my anxiety rising…

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  57. Arizona girl

    A move from Arizona to Germany for my husband’s job has left me with lots of free time, which I’ve decided to partially fill with writing, something I never really thought I would do. It’s been fun so far, and I love seeing what other people across WordPress are writing. Congratulations on being Freshly Pressed – very cool!

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    • crubin

      Thank you! Glad you are getting some time to write. And now you can do it in German, too!

      Thanks for visiting!

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    • crubin

      Thanks! I intend to. It is so nice to finally commit to what I’ve always wanted to do but never before dared to take the leap. Thanks for visiting!

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  59. Dana

    Hello Carrie, I like your blog.
    Anytime I get a chance, I just read it…

    I`m from Europe and I wondered if you would like to apear in my Blogroll?
    How about it?
    Wish you inspiration…
    Best regards!

    Dana

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    • crubin

      See? That is what is so great about online social media: having someone from Europe perusing my words! Very cool. I checked out your blog–beautiful photos, but this naive American does not speak the language (although I do speak some French so I’m not too egocentric!). Guess I’ll have to check out that translator tool. Thanks for stopping by and wanting to add me to your blogroll!

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      • Dana

        Thank you very much! Yes, it would be much easier if you try that translator tool…I look forward to post in English…

        Have a great evening…or, day…here is evening!

        Best regards!

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    • crubin

      Thank you! It’s taken me many years to finally bite the bullet and take the writing leap, but now that I have, I am having a blast!

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  61. purpleborough

    Neat blog here! Congrats on your upcoming novel. I plan to take the test because Myers-Briggs scored me as a INTP.
    Maybe I’ve changed.

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    • crubin

      I was scored as an INTJ, which didn’t really surprise me, but did land me in a category containing only 2.9% of the population!

      Thanks for coming by and commenting!

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  62. trulyarla

    Congrats on your book! and your courage. Loved your post–I said the same things– I get it. One can get lost in this electronic world for hours! Blessings, Arla

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    • crubin

      Thank you! And yes, since being freshly pressed, I have been a little lost in my laptop! But I will enjoy it while it lasts because I know all good things must come to an end
      :)

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  63. cwuenschell

    What you said about marketing and being an introvert really struck a chord, but you’re so far ahead of me it’s not even funny. A book actually in press (!!!), not to mention all the blogging and connections. By comparison, I’ve barely got my toe in. (Just started a blog on which I haven’t even confessed to writing fiction.)
    Would love to know how you got that contract – It’s probably here if I look…

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    • crubin

      It took many years and a decision that focusing mostly on an e-book publication would be just fine. I discuss the process I went through in my first two posts. Of course, the news came to me just as I had put the notion of publication to rest, as so often is the case!

      Thanks so much for stopping by.

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  64. janetkoops

    Thanks again for the nomination for the Kreativ Blogger Award. Sorry it took me so long to publish my nomination, but I wasn’t exactly sure what I had to do. Anyway, it’s up now. Thanks again!

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    • crubin

      You’re welcome. I continue to enjoy your blog and admire your ability to say so much with so few words–a skill I’m sure my sons wish I had…

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  65. janetkoops

    I saw you are reading the Origin of Species. It is one of my favourite books. I’ve been fortunate enough to meet Nino Ricci twice through my writer’s group and he is a really nice guy.

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    • crubin

      Yes, I came upon the book through your recommendation on my blog post “Storytellers, Awe Inducers, and Caffeinated Chihuahuas”. I am about halfway done and really enjoying it. Very rich characters, and I can’t remember the last time I’ve read a book that takes place in Canada (other than Kathy Reich’s forensic novels). Thanks so much for the rec, and how nice that you have met the author!

      Reply
  68. fitknitchick

    Hi Carrie,

    Thanks so much for the nomination! Coming up with a list of things you don’t know about me will be hard, since I tend to bare it all on my blog!
    Just subscribed to your blog via email. Should have done it sooner…
    Now to go and check out all the other blogs you nominated!

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    • crubin

      You are very welcome. I always look forward to one of your posts. They inspire me to stay active and get off the computer and move!

      Reply
    • crubin

      Thank you so much! I appreciate the nod and look forward to continuing crossing paths with you in the blogging world. I will get started on my quest!

      Reply
  70. G M Barlean

    I have decided, Carrie, that you and I have some similarities. I too, have a very supportive spouse! But, no midlife crisis here. I have settled into my lifestyle. I decided life is short, and who knows, I might just write something important! (hahahahaha – I kid)
    Still, I don’t know what tomorrow will bring. In a year I might be scrubbing toilets for minimum wage just to get by. Why not love these days I have to be exactly what I want to be! Now, go get on your treadmill and write something!

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    • crubin

      It’s funny how easily I’m slipping into my new life, even without the paycheck (yet, anyway!). Thanks for your wise and motivational words. I appreciate your comments.

      Reply
  71. janetkoops

    Hi Carrie,

    Thanks for visiting my blog earlier. Sounds like we might have a lot in common. I’m going to follow your blog – hopefully we can share some inspiration / tips. Best of luck.

    Janet

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    • crubin

      As will I yours. I like the concept of your blog. Very original, which is hard to be in the blogging world
      :)

      Reply

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