Author Archives: Cynthia J. Patton

About Cynthia J. Patton

Writer, Editor, Advocate, Speaker, Special Needs Attorney, and Autism Mom. Also the Founder and Chairperson of Autism A to Z, a nonprofit providing resources and solutions for life on the spectrum.

The Blank Canvas Blog Hop, Day 5
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Posted on September 12, 2014 by

Today on The Blank Canvas Blog Hop it’s Friday Frenzy! Meet my friend, artist, writer, publisher and coach Kiala Givehand. Check out her post and free giveaway here. Also participating in the frenzy is artist and writer Tori Deaux. You … Continue reading →

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The Blank Canvas Blog Hop, Day 4
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Posted on September 11, 2014 by

Today on The Blank Canvas Blog Hop meet my friend, artist Jenny Carthern. Check out her post and free giveaway at http://paintisthickerthanwater.blogspot.com/2014/09/theblankcanvasblohop.html Until next time, Cynthia Patton

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Facing a Blank Page
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Posted on September 10, 2014 by

It’s Day 3 of The Blank Canvas Blog Hop! Sign up for my newsletter (in the form on the right) and leave a comment below. One lucky individual will receive a signed copy of an anthology, winner’s choice, containing my award-winning … Continue reading →

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The Blank Canvas Blog Hop, Day 2
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Posted on September 9, 2014 by

Today on The Blank Canvas Blog Hop meet my friend, artist Lezette Markham. Check out her post and free giveaway at http://simplyartoc.com/2014/09/09/simplyartblankcanvasbloghop/ Until next time, Cynthia Patton

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The Blank Canvas Blog Hop, Day 1
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Posted on September 8, 2014 by

Today on The Blank Canvas Blog Hop meet my friend, artist Karen Friedland. Check out her post and free giveaway at http://karenfriedland.wordpress.com/2014/09/08/the-blank-canvas-2/ Until next time, Cynthia Patton

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The Blank Canvas Blog Hop
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Posted on September 6, 2014 by

I’m excited to share that I’ve been asked to participate in The Blank Canvas Blog Hop. Two weeks of juicy creativity, free giveaways, and goodies! The blog hop starts on Monday, September 8, 2014. Fifteen amazingly creative individuals will discuss … Continue reading →

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Books and Memory
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Posted on September 4, 2014 by

Recently a friend told me about a book she read. I don’t remember the title, but really, it could be any book. She loved it, and I said jokingly that I would add it to my pile. This “pile” used … Continue reading →

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Why People Need Poetry
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Posted on September 2, 2014 by

Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we have poetry critic Stephen Burt. He is a serious fan of science fiction, indie music, and women’s basketball, but what he’s known for is his highly influential poetry criticism. That list of passions, … Continue reading →

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Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash–August Update
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Posted on August 28, 2014 by

As I described back in April (you can read the post here), I’m celebrating my 50th birthday with a year of activities, challenges, and FUN designed to honor this milestone. I’m calling it Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash, and so … Continue reading →

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Stories Cut From Paper
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Posted on August 26, 2014 by

Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we have artist Béatrice Coron, who creates intricate worlds, cities and countries, heavens and hells, with nothing more than scissors and paper. Coron tells stories informed by life. After briefly studying art at … Continue reading →

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