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Allow myself to (re)introduce myself

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Nikki Mascali Roarty

Hello there, and welcome to Ink for Blood, a blog I started in 2010 — and am returning to in late 2020 after a nearly five-year hiatus. I stopped blogging not just because of time and life, but because, as … Continue reading →

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Writers’ Wisdom

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Nikki Mascali Roarty

OK, so there are two reasons I chose Mr. Oscar Wilde as this week’s wisdom giver: 1. I had to go with an Irish writer being that this week’s post falls on St. Patrick’s Day because, well, duh. 2. Whether it’s … Continue reading →

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Writers’ Wisdom

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Nikki Mascali Roarty

“Write what you know. Write what you want to know more about. Write what you’re afraid to write about.” Cec Murphey NMM

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Writers’ Wisdom

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Nikki Mascali Roarty

“Becoming a writer means being creative enough to find the time and the place in your life for writing. Heather Sellers NMM

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Writers’ Wisdom

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Nikki Mascali Roarty

“I’m just going to write because I cannot help it.” Charlotte Bronte NMM

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Writers’ Wisdom

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Nikki Mascali Roarty

I’m still reeling from the fact that David Bowie passed away Sunday at 69. He was an ever-present artist, one I’ve always admired and been interested in, ever since I was a little girl. It just feels weird — and … Continue reading →

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Writers’ Wisdom

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Nikki Mascali Roarty

Lately, I’ve been haunted by thoughts of Ireland, its beautiful, rustic landscapes, its wonderful people, the total peace I felt when I visited last year and the excitement that maybe I might return sooner rather than later, God willing. So when I was thinking about … Continue reading →

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Writers’ Wisdom

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Nikki Mascali Roarty

“Writing is the painting of the voice.”  Voltaire NMM

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Writers’ Wisdom

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Nikki Mascali Roarty

“I’m not the first writer who would tell you: I learned to be a writer from reading.”  John Irving NMM

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Writers’ Wisdom

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Nikki Mascali Roarty

“The way to write a book is to actually write a book. A pen is useful, typing is also good. Keep putting words on the page.” Anne Enright  NMM

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