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Double-Up Donation NaNoWriMo Day 5

November 5, 2023 Author Emma Palova Leave a comment

Powers of red agates

Today I wrote about the powers of red agates as the plot of my NaNo novel unravels with a total of 10, 739 words, and I logged in 2,426 today.

I will get some NaNo goodies because I donated to support the writing initiative. YAY! I believe in creative endeavors in any form.

I even made it to the Sunday mass at St. Pat’s in Parnell and to Sicialiano’s on Lake Drive for glass supplies. Other good news included that The Book Nook of Saugatuck sold all six copies of The Lost Town and wanted five more books. Thank you, Cheryl. You rock.

NaNoWriMo tips

This is my fifth NaNoWriMo challenge, and I still find it extremely challenging. Here are some tips:

I break up the writing into morning and afternoon sessions to make the challenge more palatable. I make notes of changes that I will need to make in December.

Good luck to all Wrimos.

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NaNoWriMo Day 4, Artists Market

November 4, 2023 Author Emma Palova Leave a comment

It was a beautiful sunny day in November which impacted my writing and went much better than yesterday even though it was interrupted by my preparations for the Artists Market at LowellArts Gallery in downtown Lowell.

Artists Market at Lowell Arts

I am extremely excited about this event since it’s my first time at the market, not at the gallery. I’ve had book signings at the gallery many times before. It’s a beautiful new venue with 50 artists. Don’t miss out on this one. You will find unique gifts. Half of my books are signed, the other half I left unsigned for the time when I will be serving my shifts at the gallery if you want to stop by. Books make excellent gifts.

I will be at the gallery in person on Dec. 3 from noon to 5 p.m., Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Dec. 10 from noon to 5 p.m.

Artists Market, Nov. 9 – Dec. 23 at 223 W. Main Street, Lowell , MI 49331

I logged in 2, 536 words with four chapters. I need to keep up the writing around 2, 000 words a day, because I will be in the Christmas Through Lowell (CTL) tour on Nov. 17, 18, and 19 at the Lowell Area Historical Museum located at 325 W. Main in downtown Lowell.

Mark your calendars. These are all excellent holiday hometown events and low-pressure shopping opportunities. See you at these events.

To all Wrimos keep on writing.

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November episode reruns

November 3, 2023 Author Emma Palova Leave a comment

Here is the schedule of podcast episodes with authors who sponsored the For the Love of Books Podcast show. No one is on strike. November is my writing month without interruptions. NaNoWriMo is uncompromising in its intensity and daily word output. Managing time is the key to getting it done.

Enjoy these awesome authors. I am scheduling December and January episodes now.

FOR THE LOVE OF BOOKS PODCAST with host EMMA PALOVA.

Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy in the podcast book giveaway on http//emmapalova123.podbean.com or on your favorite podcasting apps

NOVEMBER SCHEDULE

Larry Maley, Immersion: The Chronicles of the Manaar, Nov. 8

Nikki Mitchell, Nightshade Forest, Nov. 15

Sharon Kennedy, The SideRoad Kids, Nov. 22

Barbara Britton, Lioness: Mahlah’s Journey, Nov. 29

Sponsored by Doc Chavent, authors Larry Maley, Nikki Mitchell, and Barbara Britton, Modern History Press

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NaNoWriMo Day 3

November 3, 2023 Author Emma Palova Leave a comment

Write what you know or do you know too much?

So much for the saying- write what you know.

It happened to me too. So far I’ve only heard about it from a few sources and author J. Q. Rose in the podcast episode about her mystery romance Deadly Undertaking set in a funeral home.

https://emmapalova123.podbean.com/e/ author-jq-rose-pens-mystery-romance-deadly-undertaking

Since the author was part of the family funeral business, she knew everything about it. When she started writing the mystery, Rose found out she knew too much and got involved personally in the story to the point where she had to stop for a while.

Well, this morning I thought Day 3 would be a breeze since I was writing about an interview for a prestigious job at a beautiful location. Not, only do I know everything about interviewing on both sides of the table, but I also know the location.

It was like pulling teeth; I had to leave and go for a ride. Even then it didn’t get any better. I barely finished my goal and logged in 2, 095 words with a major headache.

On the other hand, I put together a good recipe for fall risotto yesterday that I will share soon.

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NaNoWriMo Day 2

November 2, 2023 Author Emma Palova Leave a comment

The second day of NaNoWriMo falls on All Souls Day aka the Day of the Dead.

“We believe that we have a connection, “ said Vicar David about those who passed and the living.

The Book of the Dead with signatures will stay in the narthex of the church for the month of November.

The mass was held at @St. Pat’s in Parnell.

I logged in 1,879 words between several sessions broken up by different events.

The Book of the Dead with inscription of omega on the cover.

NaNoWriMo daily log in aka quotidien to be continued.

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NaNoWriMo Day 1

November 1, 2023 Author Emma Palova Leave a comment

A freezin g 24F morning followed a snowy Halloween. But the view of my garden in the morning was beautiful . The remaining fall colors mixed with the white of the frost on the ground and shrubs.

“The hardest thing is to start,” said author Vera West in the special episode about NaNoWriMo. “Just like going to the gym or anything else.”

My stomach fluttered with anxiety from the unknown of the 50-k word challenge even though I had been preparing for my project, but not enough.

“It’s never enough,” I say about anything.

But the tips and advice from yesterday’s podcast stayed with me, “I have to keep on moving one foot in front of the other, right? I have to keep on writing.”

I logged in 1803 words as I sighed with relief.

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September podcast schedule

September 5, 2023 Author Emma Palova 1 Comment

Awesome author guest line-up

For the Love of Books, the September podcast schedule of guests features both newcomers and all-time favorites. The newcomers are memoirists Rich Nelson and Michael Farrell.

True crime author Rod Sadler is back as well as poetess Preethi Saravanakumar, and Hilton Everett Moore. Don’t miss out on any of the episodes. The podcast is made possible thanks to sponsors The Lowell Ledger https://www.thelowellledger.com Doc Chavent and author Hilton Everett Moore. Author Emma Palova is the host and producer of the show.

I am currently looking for more sponsors of the show which has 117 episodes with Michigan authors representing all genres. It has 2.5k downloads. The podcast combines entertainment with tips for authors. The listeners get a definite idea about the authors’ books plus a chance to win a signed book in the giveaway.

As a bonus, I create special episodes before major authors’ events around the state of Michigan.

Here is a slideshow of September authors and their books. Enjoy.

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Silver Lake Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival

Author Emma Palova will be at this festival on Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s now only three days until the festival this Saturday.

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Hate to see summer go

August 30, 2023 Author Emma Palova Leave a comment

It’s still summer, harvest is here

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It’s still summer, harvest is here

August 30, 2023 Author Emma Palova Leave a comment

Acidanthera orchid

I’ve been waiting for this beauty to bloom. Acidanthera is also known as peacock orchid. It has beautiful white flowers on long stems. I planted it only in May. Unlike their tropical counterparts, it wasn’t expensive. I only paid $9.99 for 30 bulbs. The ones planted in the pot are doing the best.

My other gardening great news is that one of our cherry trees is recovering and has new leaves. We also planted more plum trees for our plum brandies, and of course, it’s harvest time. The fruits are looking great. For info about our Moravian Sons Distillery go to https://moraviansonsdistillery.com/

I also canned blueberry syrup which is out of this world. We used it to mix our signature cocktail Blueberry Crush. I designed the cocktail after studying the basics of making a good cocktail.

Summer events & discoveries

I hate to see summer go. Overall, I had a good selling season. My best event was the Wild Blueberry Festival in Paradise, UP. I was there with seven other authors. We stayed in Paradise Shores Cabins which were excellent. Thanks to our hosts Mark & Melody Ricci. We discovered a hidden gem on Lake Superior- Crisp Point Lighthouse.

Last author’s summer event

Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Apple & BBQ Festival, Silver Lake Sand Dunes

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Cocktail reel

August 24, 2023 Author Emma Palova 1 Comment

Cocktail blueberry mixers for Blueberry Crush.

Visit with us today Aug. 25 for some awesome summer tasting at Marathon Dutton on 68th St. In GR and Greg’s Git N Go in Middleville at 509 Arlington from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

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