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Debunking Ageism, Norway Fjords, Nurse Will’s ADHD Strategies

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Debunking age myths, Norway's fjords writing inspo, & research-backed #ParentingTips? Your weekly dose of reading, writing, and life support is here. #DebunkingAgeism #WritingLife #ADHDStrategies

Norway 12: Holiday Circus, Balestrand, Writing in Books by Kana Smith

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Holiday storytelling and Norway Balestrand travel. Guest Kana Smith explores why novelists and readers write in their books. Join the debate! #WritingCommunity #BookLovers #NorwayTravel #CircusVargas

Norway 11: From LA Rain to Fjords: Writing Life & Shaharee Vyaas

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Go from LA writing life to Norway's Hardangerfjord, and dive into the algebraic myth of The Maharajagar with author Shaharee Vyaas.

Norway 10 Vid, Pirates, Writing a 1st Novel: K. W. Knight

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Photo of Khashayar and da-AL making goofy faces in their pirate cosutmes.

This week: LA Halloween fun, stunning views from Bergen, Norway, and an inspiring chat with author K. W. Knight about the grit of publishing a first novel.

Norway 9 Hidden Realms: Agents, Animal Senses, Janet Stock’s Kindness, Bergen

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Khashayar assumes the same shocked expression of a mural of a shocked young boy in Bergen, Norway.

The author's journey continues: Why the move back to querying literary agents? Plus, a review of Ed Yong's mind-blowing book, An Immense World, and a travelogue on Bergen, Norway, featuring Janet Stock on the enduring kindness of the Moomins.