Lake Atitlan, Panajachel, Guatemala

Friday, March 25, 2011

On being an editor...

Jen Daiker asked me to do a guest post on her blog today about what it's like to be an editor for a small press. Since I've never been an editor for a large press, I just talked about being an editor period.

So come see me over at Unedited!

And guess who came home this week? This handsome guy is #8 Gowen son, the baby of the family.


Only now he's a tough Marine. Ha, who is he fooling, he will always be my baby.









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  1. TrishaMarch 25, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Aww, those kid pics are so cute! hehe

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  2. EllaMarch 25, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Thanks for sharing I love seeing his serious and playful sides. Be proud Mom~ Off to check your guest post!

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  3. Joanna St. JamesMarch 25, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Way to go Mom! he's a US Marine now but he's still got his mothers doe eyes.

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  4. Karen WalkerMarch 25, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Awwww, sweet photos. We have a nephew who is a Marine. Really something to be proud of, Karen.
    Karen

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  5. Susan Kaye QuinnMarch 25, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    OMG the cuteness! (Both the boy and the man) :)

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  6. Alex J. CavanaughMarch 25, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Bet you're glad he's home!

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  7. Carolyn VMarch 25, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Just read the interview. It was great Karen!

    Congrats on having a Marine in the family!!! That is amazing.

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  8. Old KittyMarch 25, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Handsome, handsome young man!!! Take care
    x

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  9. LTMMarch 25, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    very sweet! Have a fun visit~

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  10. MaganMarch 25, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Oh I hope he knows that these pictures are up for the world to see! Nothing like online baby pictures to remember that you'll always be someone's baby.

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  11. Arlee BirdMarch 25, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Congratulations! You've got good reason to be proud your Marine. Give him my thanks.

    Lee
    Tossing It Out
    Twitter hashtag: #atozchallenge

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  12. Nicole ZoltackMarch 25, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Aw, great pictures!

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  13. UnknownMarch 25, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Aw, love those photos. I bet he's real pleased you put the baby photos up. :)

    Off to check out your guest post.

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  14. IngerMarch 25, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Great photos and how nice to have him home. I read the article and I think the job requires patience, being firm, being able to compromise as well as seeing the whole picture and, of course, being creative and respecting the author's creative instincts. Boy, that was a paragraph that needs some editing, but I will let it go as it comes from my heart. Good for you that you know how to do all that, as well as helping us. I learn a lot from reading your blog.--Inger

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  15. Julie MusilMarch 25, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Karen, I'm clicking over to Jen's blog, but first let me tell you how thankful I am for your son's service. I pray for our military every single day.

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  16. Jennifer LaneMarch 25, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    I'm sure he's thrilled you're sharing those photos! ;)

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  17. Amy SaiaMarch 25, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Great pictures and congrats on getting to see your baby again! Love the interview over at Jen's. It was very well written.

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  18. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Whoa. The text/font on that other blog is wonky. Totally weirded my eyes out! lol.

    Great info about being an editor though, thanks Karen! I hope my manuscript gets properly edited some day.

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  19. Michael Di GesuMarch 25, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Welcome homes are wonderful. Enjoy your time together!

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  20. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyMarch 25, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    aw, so cute! *cough* I mean, manly ;)

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  21. Hilary Melton-ButcherMarch 25, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Hi Karen ..# 8 .. golly gosh & as you say handsome chap - delighted he's back with you ..

    Great pics too .. enjoy yourselves .. cheers Hilary

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  22. Denise CoveyMarch 25, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Was lovely to see your 'baby' home again. I'm sure you'll make the most of the time.

    I must get over to unedited and read your interview.

    Denise<3

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  23. Pat TillettMarch 25, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Great photos Karen. What a great young man! I'm proud of him...

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  24. Karen Jones GowenMarch 25, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Thanks, Pat. It's been quite a long process. If he weren't in reserves, he would be called up this fall.

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  25. Jeri FranzMarch 25, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Oh wow....where has the time gone? He's such a doll!

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  26. TaleiMarch 26, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Oh so sweet! I love this, you know they will always be your babies right? You must be proud Karen, well done. And welcome home to your son.

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  27. Julie DaoMarch 26, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I'm so glad you have him home safe. You must be so proud of him :)

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  28. Vicki RochoMarch 27, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    They'll always be our babies, won't they?

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  29. Talli RolandMarch 27, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Welcome home to your son! Such cute photos!

    Off to read your post at Jen's.

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  30. Kerri CuevMarch 27, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Cute pics! Glad your boy is back home :)
    Give him my thanks for his service. Our troops are amazing!

    Off to check out your guest post.

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  31. Kathryn MagendieMarch 27, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I'm heading over there to read

    and welcome home to the Handsome Man!

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  32. Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague SikesMarch 27, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    What wonderful photos! Enjoy your time with your "baby"!

    Happy writing,
    Monti
    MaryMontagueSikes

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  33. RuthieMarch 27, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    I like your blog! I'm following you and I am also taking part in the A-Z Challenge, I look forward to seeing your entries. RuthieTootieWishes

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  34. Susan OloierMarch 27, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Thanks for the kind words on my blog--they go such a long, long way :-)
    I read your guest post on editing, which provided great insight on keeping things in perspective during the editing process.
    I am your newest follower (until the newest comes along). I look forward to meeting up with you later this week during the A to Z Challenge.
    Have to also add what a handsome young man your son is! You must be so proud of him. Thanks to him for his service to our country.

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  35. The Words CrafterMarch 27, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Working my way over....

    What a handsome little boy, er, young man! Glad he's home safe and sound :)

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  36. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    So glad your son is home safe!

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  37. Linda G.March 28, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    I don't care how big and tough they get. They are ALWAYS our babies. And your "baby" has grown into a mighty handsome man! :)

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