Rima Jean's Blog
June 28, 2014
I Got Knocked Down
But I got up again. At least, I think I did. I’m dizzy from the fall and still reeling, but I’m on my feet. Every once in a while I squeeze my eyes shut and try my damnedest not to relive certain horrific moments over again in my mind. But, holy hell, I got up […]
June 17, 2014
Free Digital Scrapbook Elements: Pretty Violins
Made these eons ago; making them available for free, for you, because I love you all.
June 8, 2014
Awesome and Free Online Productivity Tools
As a freelance writer and editor, I’m always on the lookout for free sh*t that helps me get things done. It’s a great way to procrastinate. And since I can’t seem to keep awesome finds to myself, I’m sharing them with you. That is also a great way to procrastinate. You’re welcome. Site blockers. […]
June 5, 2014
Free Summer Party Printable
Hi All! Summer is upon us! So I figured I would offer up a graphic design freebie. Yes, I made them. Don’t act so surprised. These cute little labels were used for my daughter’s birthday pool party. Go ahead and download them, print them out, and do whatever you want with them (except sell them. […]
May 26, 2014
10 Hilarious Historical Facts About Profanity
According to Melissa Mohr[1], cuss words are stored in the “lower brain,” which controls emotion, heart rate, and blood pressure. Saying (and hearing) swear words evoke emotional and physical responses in us, and can even help us deal with bodily pain. So saying “sh*t” after smashing our thumbs with a hammer helps us cope better […]
May 22, 2014
Yet Another Free Ebook!
You can now download Quick & Dirty: Medieval Europe, my short PDF of historical resources for writers, readers, and history lovers alike. If you prefer it in Kindle format, you can get it on Amazon for $.99.
May 17, 2014
Romantic Fiction For Romance Novel Haters
You’re welcome. Historical Fiction: Gone With the Wind -Margaret Mitchell The Thorn Birds -Colleen McCullough The Count of Monte Cristo – Alexandre Dumas The Bronze Horseman – Paullina Simons The Tea Rose – Jennifer Donnelly Outlander – Diana Gabaldon Night Circus – Erin Morgenstern Contemporary Fiction: Bridget Jones’s Diary – Helen Fielding The Notebook […]
May 15, 2014
The TIMEKEEPERS
So I’ve come to the conclusion—based on the overwhelming *3* responses I got on my poll, one of which was my own—that you guys are DYING for me to post more serial fiction. So I’m doing it on Wattpad, in order to possibly reach more readers. Who the eff knows if it’ll work? Worth a […]
May 13, 2014
On Writing (and Reading) Sex
I debated long and hard before writing this post, because, well, I don’t like to write sex. Look, I just don’t. I admit it. I write and edit for a romance publisher, and I don’t like to write sex scenes. Come to think of it, I don’t like to read sex scenes either, if they’re […]
About: The Noble Pirates
What is your fiction about? It’s about time travel and pirates. This is what my response is every time someone asks me this question, and it always elicits the raising of an eyebrow and, occasionally, nausea. Not that I blame anyone — telling people you are writing about these things individually will get you some […]
