Elizabeth Lynn Casey's Blog, page 151
June 23, 2011
Prom Time
So last night was "prom night" in these parts. Which got me thinking, and remembering (or at least, trying to)…
1) If you went to your prom, what did you wear?
2) Do you remember your date's name?
3) If your prom had a theme (oftentimes based on songs), what was yours? And Chris, if you're reading this, I think I need your help with this answer! 
4) Would you do it again? If so, what would you change?
~Elizabeth
Unchartered Territory
Ask a writer how they remember their ideas and most of them will probably say they have "notebooks and notebooks" of ideas stashed in their office, just waiting for that moment they finish one book and can move onto the next.
I'm not like that. 
My feeling has always been that if the idea was worth remembering, I would. And it's a feeling that's served me fairly well to date. But yesterday I kind of broke with tradition. At least a little, anyway.
I've been toying with a very basic idea for a...
June 22, 2011
Words of Wisdom
Sometimes life feels a bit like a rollercoaster. You've got your ups, you've got your downs, and you've got your something-is-coming-but-I'm-not-exactly-sure-whats. At times, I want to close my eyes and hope it all goes away. Other times, you sit up a little straighter in your chair because it's actually kind of fun. And sure, sometimes you'd like to T your hands and take a break.
But it's all part of life, I guess.
Lately, I've been getting inspirational quotes in my inbox. Some from some...
June 20, 2011
Rest in Peace, Sweet Hobbes
I'm sending this to mommy cuz I know you are watching me and you can read this. God has probably taught you to read. You can always tell when I'm sad so I know you are next to us now. I'm sure God has cleaned your fur all up just the way you like it. I miss you so so much. We always wanted to keep you forever. Mommy wanted you with us and I'm sorry that this was the only way that could happen. You are the most beautiful cat I've ever seen with such a brave heart. You always...
June 16, 2011
To Ze Beach We Go
Today's Bits & Pieces are brought to you by someone who's very anxious to go to ze beach.
1) What's the best sand sculpture you ever made?
2) Sunbather or beach comber?
3) Favorite beach you've ever visited?
4) What one beach have you always wanted to visit?
~Elizabeth
June 15, 2011
Picking Brains
Writing is a huge part of being a writer. But it is, by no means, the only part.
Tonight, I'll be doing the part that involves public speaking (if you're in the Ridgefield, CT area, I'll be part of a multi-author panel at the library at 7 p.m.).
I'm also playing around with a major website overhaul for my Laura Bradford site. The reason this will be happening sometime in the next 12 months is to reflect the Amish mystery series I'll be writing under that name. This site, will stay the way it i...
A Pinch-Me Day
If you've ever clicked on the "about" page on this website or listed to me during a speaking engagement of some kind, you know that I've wanted to be a writer since I was ten-years-old. It's essentially been a part of me–my hopes, my dreams, my thoughts–for over thirty years.
In 2005, that dream became a reality with the publication (small press) of my first book, Jury of One (written under Laura Bradford). A year later came, Forecast of Evil. Marked by Fate, in 2007, was the last book in...
June 14, 2011
Day Off
I'm off to the city to have lunch with my editor today, so I'll be back tomorrow with a full report. 
In the meantime, scroll down to check out yesterday's blog. I swapped out the stock car photo with one from the actual teaching experience.
~Elizabeth
June 13, 2011
Same Instructor, Different Generation
Twenty seven years ago. my brother stuck me behind the wheel of his then Honda Civic and taught me how to drive a stick shift.
Being a new driver at the time, it wasn't pretty. I stalled the engine (countless times), ground the gears, and rolled my way down more hills than I could count. But, eventually, I figured it out. I figured out how to time the release of the clutch with the press of the gas. I figured out how to start from a stop on a hill (without having to use the emergency brake). ...
June 9, 2011
Thinking Time
Bits and pieces time…
1) Would you rather be good looking or rich?
2) Would you rather have super strength or super intelligence?
3) Power to be invisible or power to read minds?
4)Would you want to know the day you're going to die ahead of time? Why or why not?
Thought provoking this week, aren't they?
~Elizabeth
