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Phoenix Examiner

Coming soon: award winning career expo

Arizona Workforce Connections and, its partner, the Department of Economic Security, will host Career Expo 2010 on March 31, Wednesday, from 10:00...
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Re-examining Friendship

Five days ago I received an email from the Mountain West Region Team of Examiner.com; sadly, I did not read the email until today. Yes, I have...
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Spotlight: Author Maralys Wills writing new "how to" book

Maralys Wills has written thirteen books ranging from romance to techno-thrillers to "how-to" books. Now she is almost finished with her...
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Spotlight: Ni'cola Mitchell is an author on a mission

A Jamaican native, Ni'cola Mitchell published her debut novel Over and Over Again through her independent publishing company NCM Publishing....
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Taking a look at Spotlight columns

Since Spotlight first debuted, several columns have been written about interesting authors and organizations. Most are Las Vegas based, but some...
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What happens when no one or few attend your book signing?

Many authors will agree that they have experienced this disappointment. It's like giving a party only to have nobody come. With promotional...
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Writer's: Tricks of the Trade - Opening up your choices-Part I -first person or third?

First person point of view doesn't have to be limiting!Many authors say that writing in first person is not only scary, but it gives them a &ldquo...
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Spotlight: Author Dorothy Howell whose book sales near 3 million copies to Visit Las Vegas

Author Dorothy Howell will be visiting Las Vegas on August 7 and 8, so mark your calendars. Howell is the author of 26 novels. She’s written...
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About the new website I Write Like

There is a new website that has writers and wannabe writers abuzz. It’s called “I Write Like.” The premise is interesting&mdash...
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Writers: Tricks of the trade - Making cardboard scenes spring to life

There is nothing more boring to read than a scene with no oomph. As both author and reader, can you feel the surroundings, does your heartbeat skip...
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