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Of Love + Light

Reading the World: Inspired by Ann Morgan

As a writer, it probably won’t surprise you that I grew up with my head in a book. My hand was as close to surgically connected to the…

May 2, 2018

Reading the World: Inspired by Ann Morgan

May 2, 2018

Quotes to Celebrate Love, Light and the Creative Process

This is a selection of some of my favorite quotes that I like to visit time and again, that inspire me to live a life of love, light, and…

Apr 19, 2018

Apr 19, 2018

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Of Love + Light

Fake It ’Til You Mean It: Affirmations

If you’re anything like me, your mind is constantly running with background chatter. There is the chatter you’re aware of — the thoughts…

Apr 6, 2018

Fake It ’Til You Mean It: Affirmations

Apr 6, 2018

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Of Love + Light

Creativity Defined

What comes to mind when you think of the word creative or creativity?

Apr 3, 2018

Creativity Defined

Apr 3, 2018

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Scribblers’ Scoop

Pipe & Thimble Bookstore a Dream for Indie Authors

Pipe & Thimble Publishing and Bookstore in Lomita, CA, is founded on the idea that authors should be treated with respect and fairness.

May 6, 2017

Pipe & Thimble Bookstore a Dream for Indie Authors

May 6, 2017

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Scribblers’ Scoop

Author Jennie Nash Tells Writers What Agents Really Want to Know

Forget about beaches and bathing suits. Summer means one thing to many aspiring Los Angeles authors — writing conference season: time to…

Jul 9, 2015

Author Jennie Nash Tells Writers What Agents Really Want to Know

Jul 9, 2015

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Scribblers’ Scoop

Author Lucy Ravitch Launches Kids Menu Books Series

In the first seven months of 2015, Author and Illustrator Lucy Ravitch looked her publishing dreams straight in the eye and kicked them…

Jul 2, 2015

Author Lucy Ravitch Launches Kids Menu Books Series

Jul 2, 2015

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Scribblers’ Scoop

Wanted: Book Characters of All Cultures and Colors

There’s a color in children’s literature. And it’s overwhelmingly white.

Jun 24, 2015

Wanted: Book Characters of All Cultures and Colors

Jun 24, 2015

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Scribblers’ Scoop

5 Writing Exercises to Turn Up Your Inner Kid Lit Voice

Can you remember the silliness, the wild abandon, the magic of childhood? That sheer curiosity, mixed with a little bit of confusion, rich…

Jun 12, 2015

5 Writing Exercises to Turn Up Your Inner Kid Lit Voice

Jun 12, 2015

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Scribblers’ Scoop

Get a Good Critique: 8 Tips for Prepared, Receptive Writers

This is Part Three, the final installation in a three-part series on best practices to run or participate in a writing critique session or…

Jun 12, 2015

Get a Good Critique: 8 Tips for Prepared, Receptive Writers

Jun 12, 2015

Alana Garrigues

Alana Garrigues

Writer. Editor. Educator. Creative. Founder: Of Love + Light. Publications Director: CBW–LA. All-around lover of words and travel. www.alanagarrigues.com

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