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February 5, 2014
Today’s Desk, 2/5
So, what fascinating writerly stuff is going on today? Out the window: The pelting rain has slowed to a drizzle. The 6″ of wet and heavy snow that fell on Monday is melting and pooling across the parking lot, joined … Continue reading →
January 31, 2014
My Fish Just Had Babies!
Last week I bought two swordtails, a male and a female. They get the run of the tank, while Snowball the betta gets an isolation tank and daily “free swim” with the filter off. I came to put Snowball away … Continue reading →
All Excited About Worldbuilding Research
Yep, it’s true. Like so many other writers, I love me some good research. I did some yesterday on technology and such, and came away with some amazing bits of knowledge that I just have to share: The word “Scientist” … Continue reading →
January 22, 2014
Walking in the Snow
Here are pics from my walk in the snow. Cold temps with hot sun meant gorgeous walking weather. I even took my gloves off in order to cool down–me! Now I’m happy and tired, and just drank some green tea. … Continue reading →
January 21, 2014
A Snowstorm of Stuff!
Wow, it’s coming down all white and crazy here! The temperatures are dropping, the wind is whipping, and the snow is a shifting veil that now flirts and twists, then flings itself in a suicide attempt at the ground. What … Continue reading →
January 14, 2014
Return of the Writer
Let me share something with you. Something not joyous, or glad: for the past couple months, I’ve been struggling to find the joy in writing. I’ve been feeling tapped out, and tired. Since returning from Viable Paradise, my life’s been … Continue reading →
January 7, 2014
A Little Heifer Magic…
Alright, I’ve admitted on this blog numerous times that I’m often a little slow on the uptake. Here’s yet another example. For a number of years, I’ve donated to Heifer International. I like their philosophy of not just giving to … Continue reading →
A New Spec-Fic Market
Iulian Ionescu, a member of my in-person writing group Writers of the Weird, has started a new online spec-fic magazine. It’s called Fantasy Scroll Magazine, and it pays .01/word for fiction. Check it out!Filed under: publication Tagged: announcement, writing
January 5, 2014
A (Late) Welcome to 2014
You just might have noticed a rather extended absence on my part from this blog. Once holiday travels finished and I returned home, all I wanted to do was hibernate. My car deciding that it was time to head into … Continue reading →
December 29, 2013
FYI
I thought everyone should know that today is National Baking Soda Day. So go buy some baking soda and bake something, already!Filed under: plain silliness, Uncategorized
