JOAN SWEEN

"Dealers Choice," my column on the lighter side of buying and selling antiques, appears in every issue of Minnesota's antiques newspaper, THE OLD TIMES. Follow my monthly adventures as I go from one goofy situation to another, followed with genial humor by The Man I Married. Dealer's Choice

MWA is a nonprofit networking of writers living in southeast Minnesota. There is nothing to join, no meeting dates, no dues. The Alliance keeps writers in contact with each other and disseminates information about events and opportunities for writers. Contact me directly if you would like to be put on our newsletter mailing list, if you would like a writing event publicized, or if you're looking for a kindred spirit in the world of writing.

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a reader or a fellow writer. I don't bite.

Joan Sween
Rochester MN
sweens724@charter.net
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December 23, 2011
Whew! Just finished the first act of a play with a rousing, rackety, over-the-top last scene. Dang, I'm good!

December 20, 2011
The problem with writing is usually not "what" to write, but rather how to put it on paper in the best words.

December 11, 2011
See my page on my crime novel, DEATHBLOW. I received a good reaction from a book club reader. Also see my page on the play THE MAGIC FLOUNDER. The director of the Matchbox Children's Theatre production has some great ideas.

December 10, 2011
A book I edited, "A Kiss For Emily," by Jennifer Galuska, will show up on Amazon.com in about a week. It's a paranormal young adult novel with a fascinating plot. It's nice to know I helped another author out.

November 16, 2011
My mother died today. One of those stories that come under "it's a blessing." We're making so many strides in ensuring healthy bodies; it's tragic that we're so behind in giving ourselves healthy minds.