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Mikey Rox
Mikey Rox is an award-winning writer/journalist/blogger and the founder of Paper Rox Scissors, a marketing, advertising, and PR venture. His work has appeared in more than 100 regional, national, and international print and online publications, including CNN.com, Wise Bread, Money Crashers, The Baltimore Sun, The Examiner newspapers, and QuickQuid (the U.K.’s premier short-term loan lender), among many others. He currently lives in New York City with his husband and their two dogs.
Mikey's Posts
Ask the Authors: What’s Your Favorite Bedtime Story?
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Mikey Rox •
Feb 19, 2013
We’ve asked several children’s books authors – who may have already added to the memories you’re making with your own children – what bedtime stories they hold dear. Read On
Your Best Bets for Page-to-Screen Adaptations in 2013: Part 1
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Mikey Rox •
Jan 15, 2013
As an avid moviegoer, I enjoy finding out what new films are coming to the multiplex near me. I thought you might, too. Read On
Handpicked Presents for Every Writer and Reader on Your List
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Mikey Rox •
Dec 18, 2012
At a loss on what to buy that quirky writer or reader you hold so dear? Let us help. We’ve picked a slew of gifts specifically with scribes and avid readers in mind. Read On
8 Apps That No Writer Should Live Without
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Mikey Rox •
Nov 27, 2012
As mobile technology continues to advance, more and more apps are popping up to make our lives easier – and not just the recreational part of it either. Read On
What’s on Your Playlist?
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Mikey Rox •
Nov 13, 2012
Music has many magical powers. It helps mend a broken heart. It makes your father’s fourth wedding more bearable. It sets the mood as you cruise down a coastal highway, top down, while the salty air whips your hair. Read On
Ghost of Authors Past:
How to Dress as 13 Famous (But Dead) Writers This Halloween
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Mikey Rox •
Oct 26, 2012
This year, ditch the dull duds and get gussied up in an outfit that you’ll be proud to wear. This list of literary icons provides adequate inspiration to get you in the spirit, and all the pieces can be found in your closet, online, or in a costume or thrift shop. Now there’s absolutely no excuse to look lame… again. Time to get litty with it. Read On
Asking Indie Authors: What Inspires You?
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Mikey Rox •
Oct 09, 2012
I’ve always been intrigued by what inspires my fellow writers – especially those who are able to find the extraordinary in the mundane and translate it into a spectacular story that ultimately serves as a testament to that particular writer’s brilliance – and it’s that curiosity that led me to query a diverse pool of authors for this post. Read On
7 Pop Culture Icons Who Famously Suffered From Writer’s Block
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Mikey Rox •
Sep 25, 2012
The next time you’re at a loss for words, rest assured that you’re not alone. You’re in pretty good company, actually. Read On
10 Time-Sucking Traps to Avoid When Working From Home
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Mikey Rox •
Sep 11, 2012
Ever get sidetracked by a funny/cute/OMG viral video that you simply can’t not watch? Read On
Break Through: 25 Helpful Ways to Chip Away at Writers’ Block
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Mikey Rox •
Aug 28, 2012
Writer’s block has affected every writer who has ever touched pen to paper – from a few minutes to several years – resulting in missed deadlines, abandoned projects, increased stress, self-medication, grey hair, tempter tantrums, overeating, and a lengthy list of other consequences and pursued vices. Read On
