Category Archives: publishing

Somehow, this book is different

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Kay Stoner

To date, I’ve written and published over 10 books. Poetry, fiction, non-fiction, essays, mythology… you get the idea. Actually, I’ve written more than I’ve published. Some were more important for me to write, than to put them out into the … Continue reading →

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Of All the Nerve… writing about the “neuro” things we all experience, but few completely understand

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Kay Stoner

Of all the nerve, I — a non-scientist, a non-neurologist, a non-medical person — am writing a book about the nervous system. To make matters worse (in case you’re not sure, I am being facetious), I’m taking the liberty of … Continue reading →

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Book formatting fun

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Kay Stoner

My brain has been full of neurology and neurobiology and neuropsychology for quite a while, now. And it’s nice to take a break and focus on something as straightforward and objective as making sure that all the 10.5pt Caslon540BT fonts got changed to 12pt Constantia. I’m sure it doesn’t sound thrilling to everyone out there, but to me, it is. Read on, if you’re of like mind — or at least intrigued about why something so “dull and dry” would invigorate me. Continue reading →

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So, this book is coming along…

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Kay Stoner

I’ve been working on my latest book, Beloved Distance : The Separation that Connects Us to All, for the past year or so. Actually, I started it almost two years ago. Time flies. Especially when you get busy. And yes, … Continue reading →

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Feeling underrepresented? Of course! So, I handle it myself.

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Kay Stoner

According to a new paper Degrees of Difference: Gender Segregation of U.S. Doctorates by Field and Program Prestige published February 6, 2017, women not only earn fewer doctorates in fields that are traditionally separated by gender (golly gee, “Math is … Continue reading →

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Strange Bedfellows – Foreword to the 2nd Edition

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Kay Stoner

It’s now been over 20 years, since I had this dream in the upstairs loft of a pink house built not so far from my ancestral home. The story at first alarmed me with its scope and detail – who … Continue reading →

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Last two poetry books updated – now on to Strange Bedfellows.. and beyond

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Kay Stoner

Okay, so that’s done. I just updated the last two poetry books I published. It’s not difficult – just a lot of attention to detail. Changing half of your name, and then updating everything accordingly, can get a bit eye-crossing. … Continue reading →

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Change for Good – Beyond the four-year altar-call

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Kay Stoner

Every four years, we’re treated to talk about change during the presidential elections. Everybody makes the case about why change is either needed, or not. And everybody has plenty to say about the new policies everyone else is proposing. Who doesn’t want … Continue reading →

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An epic tale of change – what drives it… and more

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Kay Stoner

Everything is going great for Paul and Christina. Their careers are fast-tracking them to success, and their future prospects are excellent. They take what they desire and live life to the fullest. Everyone and everything around them reinforces their entitlement, … Continue reading →

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First three poetry chapbooks are updated – for now

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Kay Stoner

I just updated my first three poetry chapbooks First Refrains – my first poetry from decades ago. It’s still one of my favorite books, and it reminds me why I’ve always written poetry. Sounds of Love and Hope – a … Continue reading →

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