Penny Watson's Blog, page 36

One Man's Trash

I've read a lot of books.

I've read mysteries, horror, history, turfgrass manuals, Russian novels, French novels, scientific journals and textbooks, literary fiction, comic books, biographies, poetry, and as a teen--YA. I've read the bible. I've read thrillers. I've read autobiographies. I've read non-fiction.

And of course I've read romance.

Some of these books were excellent. And some were not. Some were thoughtful. Some were marshmallow fluff. Some were exceedingly dark and disturbing. And so...

A Bleary-Eyed Monday Morning Update

American Bald Eagle at VINS

Yes, this is a deja vu post. I went back to Vermont. Hee hee! My husband and kids were jealous I went last weekend with my mother, so we all went this time. We added a couple of extra fun outings...including VINS (Vermont Institute of Natural Science) to see the raptors. My favorites were the snowy owl and great grey owl. The kids loved this American Eagle--he's missing half of a wing... :^(
We also made it to FH Gillingham and Sons General Store in Woodstock, VT. It...

Shout-Out to 3Crows

Peace Offering by Sara Pulver

I wanted to give a nice shout-out today to Sara Pulver, the wonderful artist who is doing the illustrations for Lucy The Wonder Weenie. Her artwork is quirky, sweet, and puts a new twist on the way we see the world around us. She has a lovely Etsy shop with paintings, prints and cards for sale. Stop by and check out her adorable artwork.
3Crows Etsy shop
Info about Sara Pulver
Her Facebook page
Her blog...The Talking Crow

Sara and I are collaborating on a children...

What's Free Today?

1. A smile.

2. Some insults from Penelope...."Oh my God! Your butt looks HUGE in those pants!"

3. A really cute looking book by Lindsay Kiernan called Reluctantly In Love.

Here's the adorable cover.....




Here's the blurb! Sounds great....


Beatrice Clark has run out of options...

She must escape her dangerous fiancé by ruining her reputation before the wedding can occur. Armed with a sultry red dress and a list of London's disreputable men Beatrice has one night to find the right man.

William Bradley...

I Left My Heart In White River Junction, Vermont

I know. That doesn't sound as romantic as "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" but nevertheless, that is where my heart lies.

I lived in Vermont for 5 years. Five wonderful years. Vermont and I are like chocolate and peanut butter. Like martinis and olives. Like Hugh Jackman and beards.

I love Vermont.

❤❤❤ PENNY + VERMONT = LOVE 4-EVAH ❤❤❤

Here's a run-down of some stuff I did with my mom this past weekend.....

1. On the way up to Hanover, my mom and I stopped at Peter Christian's Tavern for...

Mom's Coming To Town!

My mom is on her way to Boston! So, I'll be out of commish (hee hee) until next week.
This photo was taken by my sister. My mother had just informed me and my sis that she had never had a cup of coffee in a "disposable" cup with a plastic lid. (This was said with the utmost disdain). My sister and I proceeded to make fun of her for at least 15 minutes. She refused to drink from the plastic lid and removed it. We all chuckled.
I'm sad my sister is in China and can't join us for this girls' weeke...

Dear Penelope

It's that time again! Time for another rousing installment of....


❊❊❊DEAR PENELOPE❊❊❊

Dear Penelope,
Hi! I am an insecure writer who needs constant validation. I'm thinking about leaving hostile and combative comments on every poor review I receive. What do you think about that, Miss Prim-And-Proper?
Newb

Dear Newb,
I think if you want to brand yourself as an insecure, unprofessional author, this is an excellent way to do it. Knock yourself out.
Sincerely,Prim-And-Proper Penelope
❊❊❊
Dear Penelope,
All...

The LOOK Challenge

Thanks to Stephanie Berget for tagging me in the LOOK Challenge. The rules of this challenge are as follows....

1. Do a search in your current WIP for the word "look."

2. Include text before and after.

3. Tag some other authors to join in the challenge.

I am currently working on SWEET ADVENTURE, Klaus Brothers Series #3. It's the story of Sven Klaus, son of Santa Claus and chief toy designer/wood-worker in the North Pole, and Andi de Luca, a tabloid reporter known as "The Pit Bull." It's a match...

Review of I've Been Deader by Adam Sifre

Review of I've Been Deader by Adam Sifre


One of my biggest pet peeves EVER is when I see a movie preview, and it looks cute and funny--a comedy--and then I go to the movie and it is depressing as sh*t and I want to fling myself off a bridge. Not cool. If your movie is depressing or intense or heavy or serious, the preview should not look like a comedy. That is false advertising.


Yeah, I know why people do this. To get folks to go see the freakin' movie. If folks thought the film was so depressi...

Penny Watson, Worst Cook In The World

Cooking in the summer is usually pretty easy. Slap something on the grill. You're good to go.

My husband calls on his way home from work. He'll say "What's for dinner?" And I'll say "Um..." (me frantically looking around the kitchen)...."grilled chicken and veggies?" And he'll say "Is it done yet?" And I'll say, "It'll be done by the time you get home."

And in 20 minutes, I've thrown chicken cutlets in a ziplock bag with some salad dressing for a quick marinade, chopped up the veggies and threa...