Here’ s the story: My husband’s aunt (his mom’s sister) died in May. While we were in San Antonio for the funeral and taking care of the estate, Eric’s mom, Judy, called AOL to have her sister, Barbara’s, account canceled, explaining that Barbara had passed away. AOL promised to do it and also said they …… Click here to keep reading…
Sep 14, 2006 Hooks & Crooks, Observations, Personal yammerings
A “writers wanted” ad from the Philadelphia Craigslist:
New Magazine HIRING! — Fri Jul 28
email: o.easter@devinevisionsent.com
Position Type Full-Time Employee or Part Time Company Name: Devine Visions Entertainment Location: Wilmington, Delaware but accepts applicants from all over. (you may work from home) Great Opportunity for College Students! At the moment there’s no monetary compensation till we get …… Click here to keep reading…
Aug 3, 2006 Hooks & Crooks, Rants
Yesterday I received an e-mail from an editor at J. Morgan Magazine inviting me to send articles to his publication. Ah, once again my charm and beauty have attracted work. But wait…the e-mail included lengthy writer guidelines, at the very end of which was:
1. J. Morgan Magazine offers no financial compensation for published articles. Authors …… Click here to keep reading…
Jul 25, 2006 Hooks & Crooks, Rants
Linda told me about fellow writer Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell’s blog post yesterday, where she posted her communications with a Craig’s List advertiser about his ad for a high-paying writing gig, when, in fact, he wanted writers who’d work for free. You know, the glory of exposure and all. His response is, well, as funny as the …… Click here to keep reading…
Jul 19, 2006 Book news, Hooks & Crooks, Rants
If you’ve been reading this blog or you know me IRL, you know I’m a sucker for celebrity gossip. One of the sites I regularly visit is dedicated to celebrity babies … 24/7 about kids who wear $400 sweaters and travel on private jets with nannies and bodyguards. I read this mindcandy while my kid …… Click here to keep reading…
Jun 30, 2006 Hooks & Crooks, Rants
