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Reading. Writing. Corgis. Weekly(-ish) thoughts on these and other essential things from your friendly neighborhood editrix, book coach, and scruffy word herder.

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The Wild But True Story of the Ghost that Forced a Murder Confession

This week: How the world's first female detective worked to solve a heinous crime. And the ghost that helped to crack the case. Thank you for reading MuseInks. I'm Ami Hendrickson. Each Thursday, I share thoughts for readers, writers, and other fabulous people. That includes you! Please forward this to other wonderful people you know.If someone awesome forwarded this to you, please subscribe here for more! "I had assumed a terrible responsibility in taking such extreme measures with him, for...

Nothing makes me start reminiscing about “the good ol’ days” like tryna find a reliable handyman. Let The Great Plumber Quest commence... Thank you for reading MuseInks. I'm Ami Hendrickson, writer, ghost, and editor in chief of Soul Sparks Press. Each Thursday, I share thoughts for readers, writers, and other fabulous people. Feel free to forward this to other wonderful people you know.If someone awesome forwarded this to you, please subscribe here for more! In 1876, three of Pinkerton's top...

A sign advertising the Great Lakes Antiques Mall: over 120 dealers

I've said for years that those of us who have booths at the Great Lakes Antique Mall should have a reality TV show based on the goings-on in our store. I believe the cops would agree with me. Have I got a story for you... Thank you for reading MuseInks. I'm Ami Hendrickson. Each Thursday, I share thoughts for readers, writers, and other fabulous people. Feel free to forward this to other wonderful people you know.If someone awesome forwarded this to you, please subscribe here for more! All...

"No education is ever wasted" was one of my mother's favorite sayings. Good thing I listened to her, or the tractor would still be buried. Have I got a story for you.. Thank you for reading MuseInks. I'm Ami Hendrickson, writer, ghost, and editor in chief of Soul Sparks Press. Each Thursday, I share thoughts for readers, writers, and other fabulous people. Feel free to forward this to other wonderful people you know.If someone awesome forwarded this to you, please subscribe here for more!...

Toronto, Ontario, skyline at night. https://www.pexels.com/photo/stunning-night-view-of-toronto-skyline-and-cn-tower-29422607/

From the red carpet at the Ritz-Carlton to being profoundly sick while stuck in terrible Toronto traffic. So much for the glamorous life of a writer. Have I got a story for you! Thank you for reading MuseInks. I'm Ami Hendrickson. Each Thursday, I share thoughts for readers, writers, and other fabulous people. Feel free to forward this to other wonderful people you know.If someone awesome forwarded this to you, please subscribe here for more! "In many ways, the caterpillar's journey reflects...

Red and white Wrong Way sign on a roadside

True confession: a year ago, I was guilty of profiling and almost refused to work with a new novelist. But I'm so glad I gave him a shot. Have I got a story for you! Thank you for reading MuseInks. Feel free to forward this to other wonderful people you know. If someone awesome forwarded this to you, please subscribe here for more! raise your words not voiceit is rain that grows flowersnot thunder -- Rumi Musings Last year, I got a message from a prospective writing coaching client. I had...

The alabaster Disc of Enheduanna

Writing is the closest thing humanity has to immortality. The first named author lived more than 4,300 years ago, and their words still resonate. Have I got a story for you... Thank you for reading MuseInks. I'm Ami Hendrickson, writer, ghost, and editor in chief of Soul Sparks Press. Each Thursday, I share thoughts for readers, writers, and other fabulous people. Feel free to forward this to other wonderful people you know.If someone awesome forwarded this to you, please subscribe here for...

A red backpack

If a person tries to rob a bank but leaves with no money and less dignity, has a crime been committed? I'll have to ask my friend who was there. Have I got a story for you... Thank you for reading MuseInks. If someone awesome forwarded this to you, please subscribe here for more! "Some people say you achieve immortality through your children," said the minstrel. "Yeah?" said Cohen. "Name one of your great-granddads, then." -- The Last Hero Musings On Fridays, I help out at the front desk of...

What does it take to make a 40 year-old movie feel fresh, engaging, and new? How about dancing in the aisles? Have I got a story for you... Thank you for reading MuseInks. I'm Ami Hendrickson, writer, ghost, and editor in chief of Soul Sparks Press. Each Thursday, I share thoughts for readers, writers, and other fabulous people. Feel free to forward this to other wonderful people you know.If someone awesome forwarded this to you, please subscribe here for more! "Just put your pickle on...

I recently discovered that something I'd always taken for granted as a concrete fact is actually more like Jell-O. Turns out, my North Star isn't the same as Alexander the Great's. Have I got a story for you... Thank you for reading MuseInks. I'm Ami Hendrickson, writer, ghost, and editor in chief of Soul Sparks Press. Each Thursday, I share thoughts for readers, writers, and other fabulous people. Feel free to forward this to other wonderful people you know.If someone awesome forwarded this...