When Bad Books are Good
I love finding books that speak to me. Books that allow me to lose myself in the story, that keep me up all night reading, and when I do go to bed I can’t stop thinking about the characters. Books...
View ArticleRevision Doubts, or, Who is this Boy?
I wrote this on Monday, but I got so busy that I didn’t post it until now… My critique partners and writing partners are awesome, in part because they’re so honest. Last Tuesday two of my my writing...
View ArticleSnow White and the Huntsman
Wow. I’d heard some buzz about this film, but after my disappointment with the Red Riding Hood movie I wasn’t getting my hopes up. After watching this preview, I’m definitely looking forward to seeing...
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Year of the Fantasy Classic
Challenge: The Year of the Fantasy Classic Hosted By: Lurv a la Mode Challenge Dates: January 1 – December 31, 2012 Yes, I am late to the game! “The first rule of Year of the Fantasy Classic is there...
View ArticleShort Story – First Draft Done!
The short story I was working on, secret project “LS”, is done. Well, done as in the first draft is done, and it’s with two beta readers. I should hear back from them at some point over the weekend....
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Goodbye 2012, Hello Twinkly 2013
A new year is a chance at a fresh start. It’s a new beginning, if that’s what you need it to be, and that’s exactly what I need. As far as years go, 2012 was not my favorite. I struggled with my...
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Book I Heart: The Archived by Victoria Schwab
Title: The Archived Author: Victoria Schwab Genre: Young Adult Publisher: Hyperion Back Cover Copy: Imagine a place where the dead rest on shelves like books. Each body has a story to tell, a life...
View ArticleOdds and Ends, and a Boatload of Links
Hello Again! I know, I know, it’s been more than a little while since I’ve posted, not for a lack of topics but rather a lack of time. Since I posted last here, I cleared the 70k word mark on the...
View ArticleWFMAD 2013
Last year I caught the tail end of WFMAD. I didn’t know what it was, just that Laurie Halse Anderson was writing great inspirational posts each day. They were wonderful to read, so yesterday, when...
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