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Friday, July 22, 2011 8:19:33 AM
Sarah Mullen Gilbert wrote a blog post titled Character Development – Childhood:
Sarah said, "An example from two decades of goofy sister pictures I’m in the process of cleaning out my closet at my parents’ house (the conversation went like this; Mom: “Oh, you’ll be in town? Could you stay overnight?” Me: “So you can feed me..." more
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 5:33:33 PM
Sarah Mullen Gilbert wrote a blog post titled Linkfest Wednesday:
Sarah said, "It’s hard to believe this time last week I was frantically frosting cookies and preparing for the Harry Potter midnight showing. Now I’m just wondering if my face will literally melt off while milking cows tonight. Guess only time will..." more
Monday, July 18, 2011 3:23:20 AM
Sarah Mullen Gilbert wrote a blog post titled Interview with Rebecca Janni, 2.0:
Sarah said, "Becky reads to some cowpokes You’re in for a treat this Monday morning folks: author Rebecca Janni has returned to The Writing Cave to talk about her new picture book EVERY COWGIRL NEEDS DANCING BOOTS. How did the experience differ with your..." more
Saturday, July 16, 2011 9:18:50 AM
Sarah Mullen Gilbert wrote a blog post titled Harry Potter 7.2:
Sarah said, "Thursday night was the end of an era, the last Harry Potter midnight movie showing. My aunt, my sister, and her boyfriend journeyed up to the farm for the experience and we even talked my husband into coming with us. My aunt, me, Munchkin, and..." more
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 9:30:27 AM
Sarah Mullen Gilbert wrote a blog post titled Linkfest Wednesday:
Sarah said, " The calendar says it’s Wednesday, but my heart says it’s the day before the last Harry Potter movie. I have to finish putting my guest room together and frost the themed cookies, but first, to the links: This post from Jody..." more
Monday, July 11, 2011 4:54:25 AM
Sarah Mullen Gilbert wrote a blog post titled Rose the Farm Dog:
Sarah said, "One happy dog It is with a sad heart that I post about Rose, our loyal farm dog that passed away last week. I only had about two years of solid Rose-petting under my belt, but she begged the rest of the family for attention for more than a..." more
Friday, July 8, 2011 5:36:25 AM
Sarah Mullen Gilbert wrote a blog post titled It’s Raining Calves:
Sarah said, "Darcy I’ll post about writing eventually (promise), but I haven’t written much lately because we’ve had eight calves in the last two weeks on the farm. For a herd only milking about forty cows, that’s a crazy volume. Even better,..." more
Wednesday, July 6, 2011 3:32:29 AM
Sarah Mullen Gilbert wrote a blog post titled Linkfest Wednesday:
Sarah said, "Happy Wednesday everyone! It is Wednesday, right? When holiday and travel weeks combine, I get messed up. Anywho, to the links: I’m a sucker for grammar posts, and agent Rachelle Gardner has a great one with the proper use of similar..." more
Monday, July 4, 2011 6:58:30 AM
Sarah Mullen Gilbert wrote a blog post titled Happy 4th of July:
Sarah said, " Happy Independence Day everyone! "
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 5:19:05 PM
Sarah Mullen Gilbert wrote a blog post titled Linkfest Wednesday:
Sarah said, "Hello out there! Thanks for sticking with me through the silence, wonderful readers. I’m uncurling from the fetal position that follows the week of Day Job’s national convention and catching up on Google Reader. Some star-worthy stuff I..." more
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 11:24:22 AM
Sarah Mullen Gilbert wrote a blog post titled Another Baby Animal:
Sarah said, "Due to Day Job Convention insanity, no Linkfest this week. But to tide you over to next week, another adorable baby animal from the farm: Ohhhhhh look at the piggy "
Monday, June 20, 2011 4:04:08 AM
Sarah Mullen Gilbert wrote a blog post titled Family Vacations:
Sarah said, "http://www.interstate-guide.com/i-675_oh.html I’m off working a board meeting and annual convention for the Day Job this week, which has me thinking about family vacations. For many of our attendees, this convention is their chance to get off the..." more
Friday, June 17, 2011 3:00:20 PM
Sarah Mullen Gilbert wrote a blog post titled I Break For Adorable Babies:
Sarah said, "Sometimes, when work is hard and the weather is hot and you’re feeling discouraged, you take a break and walk out to the pasture and see a miracle. Introducing Boo and her new daughter Atticus (Atty for short): Happy Friday everyone ..." more
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 6:05:50 PM
Sarah Mullen Gilbert wrote a blog post titled Linkfest Wednesday:
Sarah said, "A late-in-the-day but quality list of links: First, when I typed “stress” into the image search for Monday’s post, this picture was among the top results: from http://www.cattlerange.com/stress-test/stress-test.html Who..." more
Monday, June 13, 2011 9:31:13 AM
Sarah Mullen Gilbert wrote a blog post titled Is Writing Fun?:
Sarah said, "Should writing be fun? I saw some other posts about this around the blogosphere and contemplated it this weekend. I had a rare block of three hours on Saturday to focus on my WIP and, let me tell you, writing is work. Part of the process should..." more
Sunday, June 12, 2011 8:18:57 AM
Sarah Mullen Gilbert wrote a blog post titled Linkfest Wednesday:
Sarah said, "You know those holiday weekends where you’re more exhausted afterward than you were before? Anywho, as the novel-restructuring continues, it’s a short list of links for a short week: Hooray for the first middle grade buzz panel at BEA..." more
Sunday, June 12, 2011 8:18:57 AM
Sarah Mullen Gilbert wrote a blog post titled Interview with Jan Blazanin:
Sarah said, "Today The Writing Cave has a very special visitor, young adult author and fellow Iowa SCBWI member Jan Blazanin. Her latest novel, A & L DO SUMMER is now available from Egmont USA. Welcome Jan! What’s your writing process? Do you plan or..." more
Sunday, June 12, 2011 8:18:57 AM
Sarah Mullen Gilbert wrote a blog post titled Snacks=Productivity:
Sarah said, "from seaofestrogen.wordpress.com/ Last weekend was the most productive two days I’ve had in a very long time. I did housework, I did farm chores, and I even finished a book map to start my next round of revisions! So, of course, today..." more
Sunday, June 12, 2011 8:18:57 AM
Sarah Mullen Gilbert wrote a blog post titled Linkfest Wednesday:
Sarah said, "Haaaaappy Wednesday everyone! I’ve got revisions to do, a garden to weed, and cows to milk, so right to the links: I’ve always wondered about sending a “test group” of queries and now agent Jennifer Laughran has provided the..." more
Friday, May 27, 2011 4:19:33 PM
Sarah Mullen Gilbert wrote a blog post titled Memorial Day:
Sarah said, "To all veterans and service men and women: thank you for your time, your service, and your protection. Thank you to your families. Thank you. To my three grandfathers who served in World War II: thank you. Happy Memorial Day everyone. "
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 2:31:40 PM
Sarah Mullen Gilbert wrote a blog post titled Linkfest Wednesday:
Sarah said, "Is it Wednesday again already? Is it really almost Memorial Day weekend? So much going on! First, Happy 100th Birthday to the New York Public Library! (enjoy these ten fun facts from mental_floss) Author Janice Hardy has these great tips for..." more
Monday, May 23, 2011 9:21:41 AM
Sarah Mullen Gilbert wrote a blog post titled Best. Mail. Ever.:
Sarah said, "I was pretty discouraged this weekend and wrote a post about taking deep breaths and making time for dreams in busy lives, blah blah blah, kind of a downer. But then I came inside from chores on Saturday and found a wonderful, sparkling, adorable..." more
Friday, May 20, 2011 10:14:54 AM
Sarah Mullen Gilbert wrote a blog post titled National Cow Week:
Sarah said, "Yup, you read that right. And it wasn’t even my idea, I swear. The plan for National Cow Week originated here and I learned about it from Beth Revis’ blog (can you imagine if I’d missed National Cow Week? Inconceivable!). The..." more
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 12:44:23 PM
Sarah Mullen Gilbert wrote a blog post titled Linkfest Wednesday:
Sarah said, "It’s a beautiful day here in Iowa and I hope where you are too. But in case you have some computer time, check out this week’s fantabulous links: Sherrie Peterson shares her inspiring journey to publication. Hint: never give up! (via..." more
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 10:04:02 AM
Sarah Mullen Gilbert wrote a blog post titled Farewell For Now:
Sarah said, "Big hugs to all of you Hello loyal readers. As you’ve probably noticed from the last few posts, and lack of, things on the farm have been crazy. Summer is usually busy, but this has been insane. For a few months now, I’ve been thinking about..." more