Working on Mystery :)

I'm very excited to be working on my mystery set in Maine. I had written an outline a couple of years ago and wrote a few chapters. I put it aside for awhile because I needed to think some more about it. I realized that now is the time to write the book. Sometimes we have to take a step back from our projects, think them through, and think of what will work best. I'm looking forward to continuing this project. My characters are starting to have a life of their own and I'm looking forward to each day's adventures with them. In Stephen King's book, On Writing : A Memoir of the Craft, he suggests writing 2,000 words each day if you can. Sometimes this is a monumental amount, while other times the words just flow and I find that I've written more than that. Here's to mystery in Maine, with a bit of adventure and current topics thrown in. I've written a novel before, but shelved it because 9/11 happened--I lived in NY at the time and my book seemed trivial compared to what was going on around me. Now I hope to get this published and with  persistence I know I can do it. BTW Stephen King's book is an excellent resource for writers.

FREEZE FRAME (formerly Mid-Coast's Undercover) TO PLAY AT THE 4TH OF JULY FESTIVITIES IN THOMASTON, MAINE AT 5:00-9:00 pm - Monday, July 4, 2011

FREEZE FRAME, which was HOT for the Summer Solstice--until the rainstorm, when all the bands had to take cover and protect instruments--will be the featured band for this year's 4th of July celebration in Thomaston, Maine. FREEZE FRAME features all kinds of music, from rock to classic rock, disco, country, blues, r&b, funk, soul and old standards. The lineup includes a female lead singer; female on keys/synth/organ; two saxmen who play: soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones, congas, bongos, timbales, flute and clarinet; bass; guitar; and drums.

FREEZE FRAME will have you dancing and singing. We are available for all types of events, including but not limited to weddings, parties, outdoor events, corporate events, and whatever else you can think of. Our website will be going live soon. If interested in booking a party, event or wedding, please call 207-689-7809 and ask for Harry. We play anywhere in the State of Maine.

FREEZE FRAME (formerly Mid-Coast's Undercover) TO PLAY AT SUMMER SOLSTICE, ROCKLAND, MAINE JUNE 18, 2011

What could be better than music, dancing in the streets, lobstah, shopping and desserts? You can find it all at the Summer Solstice in Rockland, Maine on June 18, 2011. The band FREEZE FRAME will be playing. This show/dance band is a must-see. The lineup includes two saxmen who also play congas, bongos, timbales, flute and clarinet as well as soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophone; keys/synth/organ; a fabulous female lead singer from the Portland area; guitar; bass; and drums. Everyone in this 7 piece band sings, so the harmonies are incredible.
Come bring your dancing shoes to this great event. Most stores are open late, and the street will be closed to vehicular traffic to make room for dancing.

FREEZE FRAME is available for weddings, parties, outdoor events, corporate events, and any event where you need a pro band that can do it all -- music is: rock, classic rock, blues, rhythm & blues, soul, funk, country, old standards, etc. The website will be live by the end of June, 2011. For bookings, please contact Harry at 207-689-7809.

Writing Services Available

I'm pleased to offer writing services at reasonable rates. Need help writing content for a brochure, a website, or need help with a business letter? Why not let me do it for you? My background includes a B.A. in creative writing and in English; a J.D. with extensive legal writing, including writing effective business letters and other documents; and many years of writing everything from articles to professional bios. If interested, you can contact me at mainewriter4U@gmail.com. I will work with you to ensure your satisfaction with the finished product. Email me so that we can discuss what type of writing you need. Quick turnaround time. Will have website completed soon; right now I will be taking orders by email. I will contact you after I hear from you so we can discuss the direction of your project and so that I can get details, your goal, etc. Please send phone number and indicate what type of writing service you need.

Writing Class: www.ed2go.com

This website was an incredible find. Ed2go at http://www.ed2go.com/ offers classes on many subjects, including writing. I took a few courses with instructor Steve Alcorn, who taught more in an online semester than I had ever learned in college. There are basic writing courses, advanced courses, courses in mystery writing, resume writing, technical writing, and dozens of other courses. If you are interested in writing fiction, I highly recommend Ed2go and Steve Alcorn's classes. The classes last for approximately six weeks and yes, there is homework, but the learning experience is great. You get to interact with your teacher and with other students in the class. You will have help with your ideas, book or whatever you are writing, and there are materials available for downloading or printing. I was disappointed when my classes ended. This website also offers courses in computers, language, and just about any subject you can think of. Highly recommended.

MWPA: Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance

MWPA, or the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance (no apostrophes) can be found online at: http://www.mainewriters.org/. It is a dynamic group for published authors, wannabe authors, poets, publishers, and people interested in supporting a writing organization. MWPA offers many different events during the year, such as writers' conferences, a chapbook competition, awards for non-fiction, fiction, poetry, etc. to authors who are members, pitch-to-agents conferences, writing retreats, and it provides lists to many literary events in the State of Maine. It offers a website complete with a forum and guest blogging. It also has a quarterly newsletter called Maine in Print which features some outstanding articles and interviews with successful and some well-known authors.
The Facebook page is: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=56419552174.
Please check out this non-profit organization which has done so much for writers in this state. If you live elsewhere, check Google (use state name and the word "writers" and either "group" or "association") for a similar organization in your state. For example, North Carolina has The North Carolina Writers' Network; Connecticut has Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association. Some states have more than one such group.
Many of these groups are non-profit organizations. Maine's MWPA has been in existence for thirty-five years.
For more information, contact www.mainewriters.org or call 207-228-8263. MWPA is offering special membership discounts (December, 2010) for gifts and referrals. See website for details.

PoemsforAllOccasions

Please check out http://www.poemsforalloccasions.com/. This is a chance to have a poem, toast, speech, roast or story made for a friend or loved one for a special (or ordinary) occasion. You provide the information, and we'll provide the poetry or whatever you'd like. This can be printed out on your end or we can send it on special designer paper, with or without a frame. Inexpensive and thoughtful gift.