Karen

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“Any man who keeps working is not a failure. He may not be a great writer, but if he applies the old-fashioned virtues of hard, constant labor, he'll eventually make some kind of career for himself as writer."

[1967 interview]”
― Ray Bradbury

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“Write it. Shoot it. Publish it. Crochet it, sauté it, whatever. MAKE.”
― Joss Whedon

tags: action, creating, humor, inspirational

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“Humor keeps us alive. Humor and food. Don't forget food. You can go a week without laughing.”
― Joss Whedon

tags: food, humor, survival, wit

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“Very occasionally, if you pay really close attention, life doesn't suck.”
― Joss Whedon

tags: focus, illusion, life, understanding

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“I know you’ve heard it a thousand times before. But it’s true – hard work pays off. If you want to be good, you have to practice, practice, practice. If you don’t love something, then don’t do it.”
― Ray Bradbury

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Karen’s Groups

Books on the Nightstand — 6095 members — last activity 3 hours, 34 min ago
A group to discuss books and topics mentioned on Books on the Nightstand, a blog and podcast about books and reading.

Fiction and Poetry Contests — 228 members — last activity Apr 30, 2015 10:51PM
A place to post deadlines and guidelines and purses and questions and encouragement re: contests and awards for fiction and poetry.

Tournament of Books — 2348 members — last activity 1 hour, 29 min ago
This book group was established for those interested in participating in The Morning News's Tournament of Books. Please do not feel the need to finish ...more

FeministSF & F — 57 members — last activity Dec 28, 2013 11:07AM
A place to discuss and recommend feminist science fiction and fantasy. Please, authors, no self-promotion in this group.