Nov 19, 2010 | The Writing Life
Me as an Ice Pirate – my first spongee team TGIF, dear readers, After last Friday’s response was so disappointing (thanks to Lisa for her kick-ass entry!), I was tempted not to do another one of these. But let’s give it one last shot. It’s...
Nov 12, 2010 | The Writing Life
TGIF, dear readers! Here’s the scenario for this week’s Fun Friday: You’re a successful journalist, well known for getting to the truth behind the issues. You have the opportunity to interview a public figure, and the assurance that they will be...
Nov 9, 2010 | The Writing Life
Welcome back dear readers, It may seem like I have muay thai on the brain these days, and I am thinking about it a lot as I prepare for my upcoming test. My workout schedule will get crazier as the test draws near–by the last weeks, I’ll be spending every...
Nov 5, 2010 | The Writing Life
TGIF, dear readers! It seems appropriate to talk about books today, as reading is one of my favorite weekend leisure activities. (And I’m going to need plenty of leisure after surviving two days of double muay thai classes–brutal!) Can you remember what...
Nov 2, 2010 | The Writing Life
It’s done. My baby, otherwise known as Dragonfly Summer, has left the nest. It’s now in the hands of my editor, otherwise known as my alpha reader. Lots of people have read my work over the years, and they’ve all been helpful in their own way. For...
Oct 30, 2010 | The Writing Life
Welcome back, dear readers. Thanks for spending some of your precious time off giving me a helping hand. Initially, I was very confident about the tone and voice of my new novel. I loved the beginning, and thought I started in a good place–plenty of action, but...