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January 12, 2018
Powering Through
Being creative is hard work. It takes effort, commitment, time, dedication, and tenacity. I've seen artists become successful on a local level, but I also know how many years it took them to get there. Writing and editing are no different from other forms of art.
Writing for me comes naturally. My first drafts are messy, convoluted, and sometimes need a huge overhaul, because I do a little bit
Writing for me comes naturally. My first drafts are messy, convoluted, and sometimes need a huge overhaul, because I do a little bit
January 5, 2018
New Year, New Planner
I'm a saver, not a spender, and as such, I hardly ever buy things for myself. Sure, sometimes I splurge with this "I really need this," but I have to justify it to myself, much like a child would a parent. I have to explain to myself how vitally important this item is.
One recent purchase was The Simple Elephant Planner. I tried doing the bullet journal thing last year, but I found the page set
One recent purchase was The Simple Elephant Planner. I tried doing the bullet journal thing last year, but I found the page set
March 28, 2017
How I feel when I write a novel ...
Some people ask me: What is it like to be a writer? What does it feel like writing a novel?
Well, there's a lot of heart and soul that goes into writing a book. And sometimes, you lose yourself a little bit in the characters and the story and the drama.
So what does it feel like to write a novel? A little bit of everything. The proof is in the video.
Happy reading and writing!
Well, there's a lot of heart and soul that goes into writing a book. And sometimes, you lose yourself a little bit in the characters and the story and the drama.
So what does it feel like to write a novel? A little bit of everything. The proof is in the video.
Happy reading and writing!
March 3, 2017
YA Gets Real: Sacrifice
The four of us watched in horror as green light exploded from the tip of the witch's wand straight into Madison Patrick. Madison's eyes rolled back into her head, her body shuddered once, and she collapsed onto the ground.
Josephine, Carlyle, and Trevor gasped behind me.
The witch, who I thought would be ecstatic to have just ended Madison's life, glanced at the end of her wand. Her brow
Josephine, Carlyle, and Trevor gasped behind me.
The witch, who I thought would be ecstatic to have just ended Madison's life, glanced at the end of her wand. Her brow
February 3, 2017
January 2017 Book Wrap Up and Giveaway
At the end of every month, I wanted to do a vlog with a wrap up of what I've read, or more specifically, what titles I recommend reading and why. However, I have found myself continuing to read books that I feel "meh" about. Despite knowing that I should put them down and move onto a different read, I still finish the title despite knowing I'll probably never really enjoy it.
Thus comes the idea
Thus comes the idea
February 2, 2017
YA Gets Real: But School
Lindi sank into the seat next to Chris with a huff. She glanced over at him, her blue eyes blazing as she thought about the days ahead. Knowing she had to tell Chris the bad news broke her heart almost as much has having to repeat the same cycle over and over again.
Every semester since they had started high school, Chris and Lindi had saved the world. No one noticed, or if they did, no one
Every semester since they had started high school, Chris and Lindi had saved the world. No one noticed, or if they did, no one
January 27, 2017
We're in a Forest
Right now, there's no clear cut path. The political turmoil has everyone feeling unhinged, lodged in a dark, endless forest. We should be traveling this path together, guiding each other through while holding hands, but all I see is hatred, spreading on both sides of the fence.
Politically, I will disagree with Republicans on a lot of levels, but I am respectful and open to discussion. They
Politically, I will disagree with Republicans on a lot of levels, but I am respectful and open to discussion. They
January 20, 2017
YA Gets Real: New Girl
Harvey smirked, giving me a slick sideways glance with his dark brown, almond-shaped eyes. He slid his chair a little closer to me. We were in our homeroom in the science lab. I was surprised when he sat down next to me, but became even more surprised when he kept staring.
"Hey," he said.
"Hi?"
"What's your name?"
I swear my jaw dropped to the floor. Over the summer, I had gotten laser eye
"Hey," he said.
"Hi?"
"What's your name?"
I swear my jaw dropped to the floor. Over the summer, I had gotten laser eye
January 18, 2017
Book Reading: Hipstopia
I have a feeling that reading out loud is something that you get better at with practice. For the first time ever, I can be seen reading Hipstopia, my YA dystopian satire about hipsters taking over Los Angeles.
I was definitely a bit nervous, as this hasn't been something I've even attempted in the past. But I'm fairly happy with my first attempt. Enjoy! And happy reading!
I was definitely a bit nervous, as this hasn't been something I've even attempted in the past. But I'm fairly happy with my first attempt. Enjoy! And happy reading!
January 13, 2017
Staying Creative to Beat the Blues
Some of you know that I take a lot of pretty photos, mostly of Oregon seeing as how I live here. A few of them are on @OregonIsGross on Instagram.
Last year, my creativity took a nose dive. I had no direction. I was struggling to publish even one book, let alone work on my other ones. I distracted myself with video games, and then I fell in love with running. At first, running was also a
Last year, my creativity took a nose dive. I had no direction. I was struggling to publish even one book, let alone work on my other ones. I distracted myself with video games, and then I fell in love with running. At first, running was also a
