Yes, I'm a little crazy for taking up the challenge of writing 50,000 words for a new novel this month. Yes, I know I've tried a few times before and always fallen woefully (WAY!) short of that lofty goal. Yes, yes, I know the definition of insanity! Moving on... But…
Category: General
Procrastination
What I'm usually doing when I'm supposed to be doing something else... If I'm on my computer, I'm probably playing with photoshop. Recently, I found some really old (1880s!!) cabinet photos in an old photo album, in an old chest full of stuff that had belonged to my grandmother-in-law. A…
Sport
I loved playing softball as a child. I wasn't very good at it, but I always had fun. Doesn't this look like a girl having fun? But when I got a little older, I got a little better. I even made the all-star team. I guess practice and repetition really does…
Retail Therapy – A Six-Word Story
Tough day. New heels. Expensive ones. A six-word story written for Daily Post's Weekly Writing Challenge: Flash Fiction.
Got Community?
Writing is not usually a team sport. It lends itself to the solitary lifestyle. Some days, I don't even change out of my pajamas, let alone shower. But this is where writing communities can be helpful. And I'm involved in a few. I'm a founding member of an online group…
Addicted
I'm addicted to reading. The world could fall apart around me, but if my nose is in a book, I wouldn't even notice. I have a hard time putting a book down before it's finished. Even (especially) when there's something else I should be doing, like writing, laundry, dishes, and…
Halloween
I redecorated. I kinda like it. I'm in a festive mood. ;) What do you think: Take it or Leave it?
Dreams
What do you dream of? Daily Post: Dreams
Wish You Were Here . . .
For Wordsmith Studio Weekly Creative Prompt: Wish You Were Here.
A Lavender Wand
Veronica Roth, a good friend of mine, recently wrote a blog post detailing how to make lavender wands. Check it out. They looked very pretty and I love the scent of lavender, so I thought, "Hey, I have lavender. I should make one of those." So I did. I think…