7 Random Thoughts on a Thursday
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…
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
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…
7 Random Thoughts on a Thursday
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…
Drafting Novels: Sometimes You Have to Abandon Them
"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…
7 Random Thoughts on a Thursday
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…
How Titanic Saved My Life
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…
7 Random Thoughts on a Thursday
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…
Inspiration, circa 1980
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 --…
7 Random Thoughts on a Thursday
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…
Forgotten April Named Finalist in 2012 Book Bundlz Contest
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…