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December 8, 2015
The Myth of Independence
So I was showing Real Genius to my kid yesterday, when something struck me about writing and the myth of independence. Stay with me--it gets better. Lesson One: Never eat what you find in the back of the lab. I was revisiting the relationship of Mitch and Chris and Lazlo in their very-dated geeky backdrop […]
December 7, 2015
Happy Channukah!
For all those who celebrate: Happy Channukah! Chag Sameach! Rejoice in the miracle of light!
December 4, 2015
Fun Film Friday: Pumpkin Spice + Guinea Pigs
I seriously can't get enough of the guinea pig interviews. They crack me up EVERY TIME! Add the pumpkin spice musings and you have a smile that'll last you through the holidays. Enjoy!
November 24, 2015
What Martial Arts Taught Me As A Writer
There's something about the martial arts that is perfect for writers: being willing to put yourself out there, always learning, adapting, working alone, supported by so many others, being pushed out of your comfort zone and into "the zone," open to all that you don't already know. Allowing yourself to be helped & help others, […]
November 20, 2015
Fun Film Friday: Consent + Tea
I'd already shared this on my Facebook page, but I feel strongly about this and hope that this fun and funny video gets people thinking and talking about consent. It's a tough topic that's really not so hard and this video can even put a smile on your face as you think, "Well, duh!" Enjoy! […]
November 17, 2015
Tweet, Tweet, Tweet! NaNoWriMo Coaching Online
A reminder that in celebration of Paying It Forward during NaNoWriMo, I will be tweeting writing tips, insights, inspiration and positive vibes for everyone undertaking the awesome challenge of writing 50,000 words during the month of November. Look for my thoughts on @dawnmetcalf with the hashtag #NaNoCoach (although I certainly am not the only one! […]
November 13, 2015
Fun Film Friday: Harry Potter + Kittens = WIN
What more needs be said? ;-) Enjoy & have a great weekend!
November 2, 2015
Dia de los Muertos: News on LUMINOUS
Ever since the Twixt came out, I've had people asking about my debut novel, LUMINOUS, which is currently out of print. (Although you can always check your local libraries as many copies still exist there!) I'd been hoping to reveal that I'd made this first book available as an e-pub in celebration of Dia de […]
October 23, 2015
Fun Film Friday: Dr. Who + Rocky Horror
Thanks to The Hillywood Show, I can enjoy two of my favorite fandoms in one fun vid that *must* be shared. Are you a die-hard Whovian? Love all things glittery with Frank N. Furter? Well, feast your eyes on this:
October 21, 2015
A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Memories
Gosh, I love this pic. ...and only a few friends across the Pond really know why! ;-) Ever stumble across something that evokes a whole flood of memories, a life from another time, a series of friendships, laughs, inside jokes and associated silliness? I wonder, with the loss of old photo albums in favor of […]
