My anatomy is a bit different from others'. No, my head isn't screwed on backwards or anything like that (but with little kids in the house that could be convenient). It's my brain. From what I can tell, it has the consistency of chewing gum -- sometimes things just get stuck there and I need… Continue reading Anatomical differences: An ode to my critiquing group.
Category: writing
Surprise, surprise
I sat on the couch last evening with a huge bowl of popcorn and a new download on my Kindle.And woke up this morning with puffy eyes and a blotchy face.Let's get this straight: I'm not a reality fiction reader. I know that there's this backlash against paranormal in the YA world right now and… Continue reading Surprise, surprise
Monopoly doesn’t help you write
I'm on vacation. Rain today. But a gorgeous view. Good food. Good people. Five girls, age three to ten. So, so cute. They beg to play board games and even I can't resist. More board games. More and more board games... I take a break. Pull out my computer to a blank page. Blank… Continue reading Monopoly doesn’t help you write
Procrastination Excuse #293
I know I need to work on my novel. But the girls' toenails need cutting...
Bigger Word Count= Bigger Pant Size
Has anyone invented a desk/stationary bike for writers who do nothing but sit?I used to walk back and forth to the kids' school and now I'm walking back and forth to the coffee pot.What's awesome is that I've written an average of 2,000-3,000 words a day since switching roles with my husband. I was lucky… Continue reading Bigger Word Count= Bigger Pant Size
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