Megan Bostic's Blog, page 75

Fresh Starts

Sometimes we just need a fresh start in life.  Regroup, refocus, get our crap together.  This is one of these times in my life that I need that.  My hiatus was not taken for writing, I actually didn't write not even one word.  It was taken for personal reasons.  To start over.

Have you ever felt like that, that you just need a clean slate?

So, back to it.  See you tomorrow.

Ciao,

Megan

Temporary Hiatus

The Angsty Writer will be on hiatus at least this week, if not next.  Sorry, don't miss me too much.  Keep writing and reading and channeling your inner angst. :)

F³A: Offsides of Life

I know, I know, I'm talking about soccer a lot.  But I love the sport, and many of the rules could translate to life.
Many are confused by the offside rule.  Here is a short explanation: an offside foul is called when an offensive player, or attacking player, is passed the ball and there are not at least two opponents between him or her and the goal line. Usually, these are the goalkeeper and one other defender, but not necessarily.  
Basically, you are gaining advantage in an unfair way.

Angst Defined

angst1
NOUN:
A feeling of anxiety or apprehension often accompanied by depression
 
This is me in a nutshell.  The reason I call myself the Angsty Writer.   I truly believe this anxiety and depression makes me a better writer.  I always find the words flowing quickly onto the page when I'm at my most, well, angsty.  I also can ONLY write poetry so far when I feel this way.  It's crazy, I know, but it's me.
This is why I rant and rave.  Why I cry.  I think it's why I mostly write about dark...

An Update of a Different Kind.

Select soccer.  
Thing One's coach approached me last week after practice.  He had told the parents about some tournaments the teams were going to be doing during the summer, but both teams couldn't be at the same tournaments because there wasn't enough players to fill both teams yet.
So after practice, he told me he would definitely by taking Mary to the tournaments with the A team.  He also said when picking teams, she was right on the bubble.  He went on to say that had he not enough for...

Updates

Just a couple of updates about the upcoming release of Mending Fences.  I FINALLY got my contract in the mail.  It's signed and on its way back to HMH (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) as we speak.
Also, here is something kind of cool, Mending Fences has been posted on Goodreads.com. Not only that, but people have already been marking it "to read".  Ack!!!  Okay, it's a short list, but it's a list just the same.  It's kind of cool to see your book up there on the Goodreads website with people...

Thing One Graduation Day

My girl, Thing One, Mary graduates from 8th grade today!!!

When did I become old enough to have a high schooler?  I'm still in my twenties, right? sigh.

So congrats to my girl, she's beautiful, smart, fit, and funny.  She's going to rock the world in a big way.

F³A: World Cup Excitement

Those of you who know me, know how much I love soccer.  I've been waiting four years for this event to come, and the first game doesn't disappoint.  South Africa vs. Mexico.  The first goal was a perfect left footer in the upper corner of the goal shot by Tshabalala of South Africa (isn't that a cool name?).
At this very moment they lead 1-0 and are second to the lowest ranked teams in these world cup games.
Only problem is it sounds like there are a  million bees at the stadium because of...

Attention to Detail

So, I'm in this critique group, right? And I've put my dystopian out there for them to read, and some questions have come up about the details.  The minute details.  Let me be specific because I want to know if these are actually issues I need to address, or if I can be a little vague about it.  

The majority of the population has been wiped out due to a virus.  How specific do I have to be?  Can I just leave it at that, or are people going to want an exact percentage?


The main character is...

so tired

i think i've been the most tired this week that i've ever been.  i haven't slept well in days. and today it caught up with me.  

i didn't even hear the alarm go off, my husband get up and get ready for work, or leave.  i usually get up with him and make his lunch.  i hope he does not go hungry.i woke at 6:30 am.  those that know me know that this is late for me.
i told my kids they would not be getting a ride to school so to make sure they get ready in time to walk.
my body feels as if it's...