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I have an imaginary gray cat named Simon who has the ability to travel through time. He’s a pretty grumpy cat who is always complaining about not getting enough saucers of full-fat milk in his life, having his naps interrupted, and the “stupid” books I write. Simon pops up quite frequently in vignettes that I […]… Continue reading Simon the Time Traveling Cat’s Writing Advice — Ellen Jacobson

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group (IWSG) is a place to share and encourage, where writers can express their doubts and concerns without appearing foolish or weak. It’s a great place to mingle with like minded people each month during IWSG day. Every month there’s an optional question which may prompt folks to share advice, insights, […]… Continue reading Writing while Crazy Busy & Slightly Stressed Out | IWSG — Ellen Jacobson

It’s a pleasure to be participating in author Jemi Fraser’s DANCING WITH DEMENTIA, Recognizing and Coping with the Early Stages of Dementia Blog Tour through MC Book Tours today. I absolutely loved this book! Here’s my review on Goodreads: Dancing with Dementia is an utterly engrossing memoir which is brutally honest, funny, and tear-jerking. The […]… Continue reading Top 10 Lessons about Self-Publishing “Dancing with Dementia” with Jemi Fraser — Ellen Jacobson

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group (IWSG) is a place to share and encourage, where writers can express their doubts and concerns without appearing foolish or weak. It’s a great place to mingle with like minded people each month during IWSG day. Every month there’s an optional question which may prompt folks to share advice, insights, […]… Continue reading Smoochy Face: Thoughts on Writing Romantic Comedies | IWSG — Ellen Jacobson

Movie: Weird Science Release Date: August 2, 1985 Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Kelly LeBrock. Tag Lines: “They went from zeroes to heroes in one fantastic weekend.” “It’s all in the name of science. Weird Science.” “If you can’t get a date, make one!” Relevance: Every child of the 1980’s, whether […]… Continue reading 285. Weird Science — A Movie A Day Keeps The Doctor Away

Movie: 10 Release Date: October 5, 1979 Director: Blake Edwards Starring: Dudley Moore, Julie Andrews, Bo Derek, Robert Webber. Tag Lines: “A temptingly tasteful comedy for adults who can count.” “Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water…” Awards: Academy Award for Best Music, Original Song, “Song From 10 (It’s […]… Continue reading 278. 10 — A Movie A Day Keeps The Doctor Away

Movie: The War of the Roses Release Date: December 8, 1989 Director: Danny DeVito Starring: Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVito. Tag Lines: “Once in a lifetime comes a motion picture that makes you feel like falling in love all over again. This is not that movie.” Relevance: Over the holiday break of 1989, after […]… Continue reading 274. The War of the Roses — A Movie A Day Keeps The Doctor Away

Movie: Spaceballs Release Date: June 24, 1987 Director: Mel Brooks Starring: Mel Brooks, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, Dick Van Patten, George Wyner, Joan Rivers. Tag Lines: “May The Farce Be With You.” “May the Schwartz be with you!” “Once upon a time warp in deep space, the struggle between the nice […]… Continue reading 272. Spaceballs — A Movie A Day Keeps The Doctor Away

Movie: Broadcast News Release Date: December 16, 1987 Director: James L. Brooks Starring: William Hurt, Albert Brooks, Holly Hunter. Tag Lines: “It’s the story of their lives.” Relevance: In 1988, the year that I watched ‘Broadcast News’ when it aired on HBO, I was beginning my senior year in High School. As every human in […]… Continue reading 270. Broadcast News — A Movie A Day Keeps The Doctor Away

Movie: As Good As It Gets Release Date: December 23, 1997 Director: James L. Brooks Starring: Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear, Cuba Gooding Jr., Skeet Ulrich, Shirley Knight. Tag Lines: “Brace yourself for Melvin.” “A comedy from the heart that goes for the throat.” Relevance: “What if this is as good as it gets?” […]… Continue reading 269. As Good As It Gets — A Movie A Day Keeps The Doctor Away