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Devil’s Advocate

Wrote about 8k words today! My original goal was 5k and I upped it to 10k. I’m satisfied and taking the rest of the night off. This project is turning out to be amazing! I’m so excited for it! In … Continue reading →

Hearing about an unpubbed writer who replies to rejections with reasons why the editor/agent is wrong.

This is one of my favorite tumblr pages of all time. Granted, I don’t really tumblr, but if you’re an author or aspiring to be one, these posts are HILARIOUS! Hearing about an unpubbed writer who replies to rejections with … Continue reading →

Grammar Wednesday: COMMA–compound sentence

A compound sentence is made of two independent clauses. That means, in the basics, each part of the sentence can stand alone as a sentence itself.  My FAVORITE example for this is from Katy Perry. “I kissed a girl, and … Continue reading →

The First

Had to share! First book, that I know of, has arrived! Katherine wins (if there was something to win other than the book, lol). When you get yours, take a self and either tweet it to me or post it … Continue reading →

James meets Heath

This is one of my favorite scenes. Mostly because James is extremely annoyed. ‘Mr. Sheriff’s Deputy with the extra smelly cologne’ had his hand on her leg and a soft look on his face. “You okay?” “Yeah, I’m fine.” Her … Continue reading →

Amazon.com: Katherine’s review of Forever Burn

meanie Katherine might possibly have made a few tears roll down my cheek.  I don’t know how I am blessed with such good friends, but thank you! Amazon.com: Katherine’s review of Forever Burn. Filed under: Books, Forever Burn, Uncategorized Tagged: … Continue reading →

Simple Advice

I am what most people consider somewhat prolific.  I produce a lot of story over a little amount of time.  This is particularly true for someone who is a full-time graduate student.  This also comes from what are considered amateurs, … Continue reading →

DV 101

Guess who’s writing! Oh right, that’s me! I’ve been writing a lot of today. Here’s a pic of the first chapter of my super secret project!! I’m very excited for this project. You also get to see a few lines … Continue reading →

Books!

My goal in 2013 is to read more books for pleasure.  Last year I read exactly two books for pleasure. Actually, now that I think about it, it might have only been one book.  It’s not that I don’t read! … Continue reading →

February Goals!

February is fast and coming. AKA THAT’S TOMORROW! Yikes! I have two goals for Feb.  I’m changing it up from my original goals because I need the help. So I have two goals, aside from my general school studies and … Continue reading →