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Lethal, Fatal or Deadly?

  • Post author:Kathy McIntosh
  • Post published:December 31, 2014
  • Post category:Events/For Writers/Reflections

As 2014 is preparing to pass from existence, I thought about the various synonyms for deadly and the gradations between them. Are lethal and fatal the same? What about mortal?…

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Cinnamon Pecans Recipe and a Confession from a Real Nut

  • Post author:Kathy McIntosh
  • Post published:December 24, 2014
  • Post category:For Writers/Recipes/Reflections

I'm guest posting today at the blog of the gracious, generous and prolific writer, Conda Douglas. Head on over there for my post on Believable Lies and a recipe for…

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Have a Problem with That?

  • Post author:Kathy McIntosh
  • Post published:December 17, 2014
  • Post category:For Writers/Reflections

People are often confused about the use of which or that. I hope to clear that up in today’s post. That or Which? That introduces restrictive or essential clauses. Which…

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Grammar Dilemmas for the Holidays … Plus Scones!

  • Post author:Kathy McIntosh
  • Post published:December 11, 2014
  • Post category:For Writers/Reflections

  Now that we're deep into the holiday season, we're faced with that age-old dilemma: "What should I bring to the neighbors' party?" I'd suggest better grammar! The question should…

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