admin | May 6, 2013
We’ve already had temps in the 80s this year, but the past few days have brought rain and a beautiful break in the heat. Right now, my house is at 63 degrees. Outside, it’s 46, but the low was down to 43 this morning. It won’t last long, but it’s nice right now! Today is [...]
admin | November 7, 2012
Yesterday was so full of stuff I had to make a late date with my laptop. The beloved and I went here in the rain. We went there, in a city where rain turns traffic into the world’s largest parking lot. Before we knew it, we were eating dinner out last night because nobody in [...]
admin | October 24, 2012
I’m meeting a friend for lunch, but I came early to work. I’m plotting a series of stories, and I just don’t care for my overall theme right now. Many times, I’ve gotten myself into trouble because I think an idea isn’t special or different enough. Instant and long-lasting writer’s paralysis ensues. I’m thinking that [...]
admin | July 13, 2012
A friend and I were talking writing yesterday. She’s doing a talk soon about lessons she’s learned in writing, and she asked me if there was anything I’d suggest. I have a few things. A couple of years ago I decided I wanted a change. It happens. Since then, I’ve learned anew about rejection and [...]
admin | May 23, 2012
Missed my goal yesterday. Instead of 15 pages, I wrote 11. I’m not too upset about it. I’ve realized I’m winding to the end of the Fast Draft portion of the class. I have the bones of the story, and I need to start thinking seriously about the revision. Today, I’m tired, and I’m meeting [...]
admin | May 22, 2012
Another night, another set of hours for staring at the dark ceiling. Insomnia is a surly non-friend. I’ve given up the nightly brawl with sleep and fueled up the coffee pot. I’ve been thinking about my book, and about another story I’d like to write, a novella for a publisher who’s looking for shorter e-stories, [...]
admin | February 15, 2012
I have lots to do. Judging two contests–must do something for each of them. Fortunately, I love to read! Revising book–need to do at least a chapter. New pages on new idea–word count! Family stuff–girly still finding her belly after latest bug. Must persuade her to eat something healthy! Also, must finalize cabinet choice for bathroom [...]