Elizabeth Lynn Casey's Blog, page 80

Lead Them

For those of you who accept the challenge, write an opening line or two for a story that has something to do with this picture.

It can be scary, funny, dramatic, whatever.

Just be creative.

Ready? Go!

~Elizabeth (a.k.a. Laura)

Updatin’

Today is feeling like an update day.

1) If you follow my Laura Bradford author page on Facebook, you know I’ve spent the last two weeks sharing photos and tidbits from my most recent research trip to Lancaster County. If you didn’t know, I encourage you to check it out. There’s some interesting stuff on there. Oh, and while you’re there, can you “like” the page, please?

2) I just got word from my editor, that there will soon bea Large Print edition for bothTAKEN IN and WEDDING DURESS. So that’s...

Your Latest

I think I might have about two hours to read today which makes me positively giddy.

But I can’t have those two hours unless I write for a while.

Carrots, you know?

So, what are you reading? And, out of curiosity, can you read multiple books at the same time?

~Elizabeth (a.k.a. Laura)

Making Life Easier

Let’s talk inventions today. Not the basics, like electricity and indoor plumbing, but, rather, the little extras some genius came up with to make things a little easier. There are, of course, lots of neat things, but many have their negatives, too (like cell phones, digital photography, etc), but some are just plain awesome.

Here aresome of my favorites, in no particular order:

1) TV Sleep Timers. When I’m traveling alone, I use this feature on the hotel TV all the time. I’d like to use it at...

Bits, Bits, and More Bits

Things were a little crazy around here yesterday, so I apologize for not posting.

Anyway, I’m back today with some new bits, so let’s get to them…

1) What was your favorite part of Halloween when you were a kid (next to the candy, of course)?

2) What’s your favorite day of the week and why?

3) If you could be on a television game show (past or present), what would it be?

4) What’s a poster you remember having on your bedroom wall as a kid?

~Elizabeth (a.k.a. Laura)

Costuming Up

I’ll admit, I’m not a fan of the scary Halloween decorations. Instead, I lean toward the happy scarecrows. But I do love seeing all the costumes that come to the door on Halloween night.

There are, of course, the staples each year–the Disney princesses(I’m sure there will be a lot of Frozen costumes this year), standard cats and dogs, ghosts, etc. Most of those are usually store bought, though I have to say, I always think the homemade version looks cuter.But my favorite is the theme-dressing....

The Special Ones

Despite the fact that I’ve been between books these last few weeks, I haven’t had the time to read that I would have anticipated. Been too busy with research, plotting, and catching up on the various aspects of life that seem to get away while I’m writing, I guess.

But just because I’m not reading, doesn’t mean I’m not thinking (or dreaming) about reading.

In a few weeks, I’ll be the keynote speaker at a big friends of the library luncheon in Connecticut. My topic will be my journey as a writ...

College Days

We spent this past weekend at DD # 1′s college for “family weekend.”

We ate at the dining hall (which is nothing like the college food in my day), watched a student musical, went to another play, a Dean’s List reception, a college football game, dinner out (which she was thrilled about), an outdoor fall festival, and a dorm night for DD # 2 one night and for DS # 2 the next night.

And while I’m not one to spend too much time looking back (unless it’s to remember mykids in their younger years),...

Bits

I’m not sure anyone is out there this week, but just in case, here are some bits:

1) In a perfect world, what toppings do you add to your hot chocolate?

2) Cat or dog?

3) Favorite sound?

4) Least favorite sound (the one that is like nails on a chalk board the second you hear it)?

~Elizabeth (a.k.a. Laura)

Dear Me

Writing prompt time.

Write a brief note to younger you (as “current you”). It can be about a screw up you made then (with today’s wisdom) or a a comment about something that, looking back, isn’t so funny or smart. Basically whatever “current you” would like to discuss with “younger you.”

Ready?

Go!

~Elizabeth (a.k.a. Laura)