Category Archives: Anything for a Party

In Honor of Teacher Appreciation Week

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Susan Spann

I’ve had many fantastic teachers over the years, if asked to name the most influential, I’d have to name my ninth grade English teacher. Ms. Teare – the honor belongs to you. She started me on the path to writing … Continue reading →

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Monthly Observances: May 2013

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Susan Spann

April showers bring May flowers, but May brings observances of its own. In 2013, May is official: Better Hearing Month (Sorry…what was that again?) Potatoes and Limes Month (Don’t eat them together. The coconuts get jealous.) Ultraviolet Awareness Month  (UV-A … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 1, 2013 by Susan Spann

Pecan Month (Quit pecan on my pie. You nuts.) Multiple Birth Awareness Month (Call me crazy, but if I had more than one baby at once, I don’t think I’d need a reminder.) Financial Literacy Month (I’d like to practice … Continue reading →

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That was awkward … but this doesn’t have to be.

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Susan Spann

In honor of  “Awkward Moments Day” (March 18, 2013) I thought I’d mention an awkward moment all authors should strive to avoid: The moment when a prospective publisher looks at your Internet presence and asks “What on earth was (s)he … Continue reading →

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Marching Through Monthly Observances (2013)

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Susan Spann

March may have a reputation for “coming in like a lion,” but this one seems to have sneaked in more like a mountain lion hunting prey than its roaring savannah cousin. Translation: I missed this post last week, but we’re … Continue reading →

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Release Day Congratulations to Tammy Salyer!

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Susan Spann

Some of you may remember my friend and fellow author Tammy Salyer. I interviewed Tammy last year about her debut novel, CONTRACT OF DEFIANCE, Book 1 of the Spectras Arise series (which also won the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers’ Colorado … Continue reading →

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February Observances, 2013

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Susan Spann

No clue how this month got so far advanced without me noticing, but I’m going with “deadlines can be distracting.” There’s still time to celebrate February’s observances, though – so with no further ado, I’ll remind you that February is: … Continue reading →

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An Interview With Mary Burns – and a Contest!

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Susan Spann

Please welcome Mary Burns, author of the new historical novel PORTRAITS OF AN ARTIST (Sand Hill Review Press, February 2013) Mary F. Burns writes historical novels, is a member of and book reviewer for the Historical Novel Society and a … Continue reading →

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BETWEEN Contest Winners!

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Susan Spann

Thank you to everyone who entered last week’s blog and Facebook contests for a copy of Kerry Schafer’s fantastic new fantasy novel, BETWEEN. Kerry and I appreciate your support. I’ve done random number drawings from the comments and Likes, and … Continue reading →

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The Big BETWEEN Giveaway Begins!

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Susan Spann

For the past five days, I’ve played host to Kerry Schafer’s friend the Random Penguin to celebrate the launch of Kerry’s debut fantasy novel, BETWEEN. And I’m not the only one who’s gotten attached to the little guy. Oobie thinks … Continue reading →

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