1. A made bed is so overrated. 2. Joy is the best makeup. — Anne Lamott 3. I have a new Twitter follower who is on the fast track to winning the Best Twitter Handle award for June: Stubby Freckle Butt (@MrStubbsSays) 4. I think someone should make a video called “Making Books Out of […]
One of the hardest things for a writer to learn is when a piece of writing isn’t working. It could be a whole novel or simply a portion — perhaps a chapter or a scene. If it’s the latter, there’s hope. With some effort and TLC, you can salvage it. But when it’s a whole […]
1. Validation. Something you try and convince yourself you don’t need until you receive it out of the blue and then you realize you’re human and you do need it. At least sometimes. 2. Do passive aggressive types who attempt to bait you into debate realize we’re well aware of what they’re doing? Because we […]
“Love. Fall in love and stay in love. Write only what you love, and love what you write. The key word is love. You have to get up in the morning and write something you love, something to live for. ” —Ray Bradbury I’ve been quiet here. My last post was the end of April, […]
1. I own a pair of Pajama Jeans. I live in them. But, interestingly enough, I’ve never slept in them. 2. Scatology is the scientific study of excrement. Who knew? And you’re welcome. 3. In his book Linchpin: Are You Indispensable, Seth Godin says, “It’s not an effort contest. It’s an art contest.” I agree […]
Okay, the title might be a little overly dramatic, but let me explain. First of all, this memory has come flooding back (see what I did there?), thanks to the re-release of Titanic in 3D. I saw the original for the first time in December of 1997 (with my beloved) and was wowed, just like […]
1. It’s a gaggle of geese, a school of fish, and — get this — a “kindle of kittens.” I’m surprised Amazon hasn’t done something with this yet. 2. I think you know you’ve made it as a writer when someone else cares about your book more than you do. 3. Isn’t all romance paranormal? […]
When I was kid, I loved going to the movies. General Cinema was the big theater in town, and one of my favorite moments was after the previews and before the movie started when the General Cinema clouds would appear with this soaring music — music that made my skin tingle and my heart beat […]
1. Lately, three boxes have been controlling my life: inbox, outbox, cat box. 2. If you’ve been with someone long enough, everything holds a memory. 3. Human knees are ugly, even on models and hot guys. We’re essentially walking around in version 1.0 knees, people. 4. Realization #334: I like ’em tall, dark, and tortured, […]
I’m excited to announce that my novel Forgotten April is a finalist in the 2012 Book Bundlz “Book Pick” contest. And guess what? You can help me win. Book Bundlz “Clubies” vote for the winner. It’s free to become a Clubie, and you can vote once a day from now until voting closes on 4/26. […]