M.E. Garber's Blog, page 18

December 5, 2016

December 5

Sometimes you just really need a good story to make you laugh out loud. Here’s a great one for that.
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Published on December 05, 2016 03:05

December 4, 2016

December 4

“Because I need a little Christmas, right this very minute…” (here’s your holiday cheer image)Filed under: Writer's Christmas Calendar
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Published on December 04, 2016 03:01

December 3, 2016

December 3

Developing good habits can be hard. Gamification may help (read the Wikipedia listing to see how). Then download Habitica–it’s free! And it’s fun!Filed under: Writer's Christmas Calendar
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Published on December 03, 2016 03:00

December 2, 2016

December 2

Sometimes, finding something “interesting” to write is my biggest challenge. So many thoughts, but nothing jelling into “story.” Therefore, today’s calendar window opens onto 44 Writing Prompts. Where will these lead you? Hopefully to publication!
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Published on December 02, 2016 03:00

December 1, 2016

December 1

If you’re like me, the very thought of NaNoWriMo gives you the heeby-jeebies! Writing just to word count in a flat-out race may work for many writers, but not for me. Not at all. So, every November, I feel a … Continue reading →
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Published on December 01, 2016 03:00

November 30, 2016

Coming Tomorrow: A Writer’s Christmas Calendar

You know those little December 1-25th calendars with the windows that pop  open, hiding a piece of candy inside? Advent Calendars. I loved those when I was a kid, even though we didn’t get them often. A daily treat, just … Continue reading →
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Published on November 30, 2016 16:30

November 29, 2016

It’s That Time of Year Again.

If you’re a writer, you know what I mean. December 1st (or January 1st) is when many writing workshops open their application period for the following year. I’ve been to two workshops: Viable Paradise in 2013, and Taos Toolbox this … Continue reading →
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Published on November 29, 2016 10:24

November 23, 2016

Thanksgiving 2016

So, it’s Thanksgiving again. Despite much having gone wrong this year (see 2 posts previous, for starters), there is so much that I’m thankful for. Besides the obvious things, like husband, and dog–both of whom rank tops on my “grateful for” list! Here’s … Continue reading →
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Published on November 23, 2016 12:51

November 22, 2016

It’s Adoptiversary Day!

Which means that two years ago today, we brought Dasher home from the Haile’s Angels adoption event at Petsmart. He earned his name by dashing about at the end of his leash, so happy and eager and cute. He’s still … Continue reading →
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Published on November 22, 2016 06:28

November 19, 2016

Lead-up to Thanksgiving: The Darkening

Lo and behold, we are falling towards Thanksgiving, and the ending of the year. What a year it’s been–especially these last few weeks. The election–need I say more? I don’t think so. The dog–I took Dasher to the vet, looking for … Continue reading →
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Published on November 19, 2016 13:24