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May 23, 2016

In Hindsight

Whenever I finish a manuscript, I think it’s the best thing I’ve ever written. Which I suppose is true considering that I continue to learn with every new project. But it’s funny how I’ll think a manuscript is “perfect” and somehow be completely blind to its shortcomings. Clarity, it seems, only comes in hindsight.My first [...]
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Published on May 23, 2016 01:00

April 1, 2016

The Illusive Funny Bone

It’s April Fool’s Day! That special day when you can’t believe anything you read online and you watch your family and friends warily, eyes full of suspicion. Or perhaps you’re chuckling to yourself right now at some ingenious prank you’ve just pulled… Either way, I thought it would be a fitting day to chat about [...]
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Published on April 01, 2016 05:46

February 26, 2016

Oscar Palooza 2016

The Oscars are on Sunday and I can’t wait to lounge in my pajamas, eat delicious snacks (homemade pizzas are on the menu this year), critique the glamorous Red Carpet fashion, and see what hilarious shenanigans Chris Rock gets up to as the host. And, for the second year in a row, I’m proud to report [...]
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Published on February 26, 2016 07:13

February 15, 2016

A Book on the Beach is Worth Two on the Shelf

I’m getting ready for a glorious trip to the beach. Days of nothing but laying in the sun, swimming in the Gulf of Mexico, sipping on tropical drinks, and, of course, tons of reading! While my toes are ready for vacation, I still need to get a few books queued up on my Kindle (seriously, [...]
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Published on February 15, 2016 06:02

February 1, 2016

Bloggin’ on the Bayou

Bouchercon recently announced the theme of their 2016 anthology: Blood on the Bayou. As such, I’ve been musing, researching, and outlining short story ideas. I’ve been to New Orleans twice, both in the spring of 2007. The first time was for a math conference (nerd alert) where I stayed at a fancy hotel downtown and [...]
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Published on February 01, 2016 05:59

January 8, 2016

New Year, New Books!

It’s a new year, which means a whole new year of spectacular reading! I’ve made a goal to read 60 books this year. Now, this is less than the last couple years, but that’s because I really want to savor each and every book I read without having to worry about meeting a number. I [...]
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Published on January 08, 2016 09:02

December 21, 2015

Favorite Reads of 2015

2015 is almost over. In some ways, it feels like it just began, but in going through all the books I’ve read this year, I can tell that time has marched steadily past. I’ve read 70 books this year, and there were some real gems among them. Not to mention a refreshing variety–a healthy dose of [...]
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Published on December 21, 2015 06:22

November 23, 2015

Thank You, NaNoWriMo

Ah, Thanksgiving, that wondrous holiday when we get to spend time with loved ones, stuff our faces full of succulent turkey and delicious casseroles, and give thanks for all the wondrous things in our life. Now, of course, I’m grateful for my amazing husband, family and friends, weird cat, and so much more, but I want to [...]
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Published on November 23, 2015 06:06

October 21, 2015

There and Back Again

I love traveling. Experiencing other cultures, challenging myself to try new things, getting a fresh perspective on the world. And every place I go inspires me in some unforeseen way. John and I recently spent 10 *amazing* days in Japan, starting in Tokyo and then taking the bullet train south to Kyoto. I won’t bore [...]
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Published on October 21, 2015 07:49

September 16, 2015

Ode to a Notebook

I purchased this notebook from a stationary store in Paris three years ago. Since then, it’s traveled with me on vacations, to writing workshops and conferences, and to various mystery writing events. It’s chock-full of scribbled story ideas, notes and handouts, and business cards from all the wonderful people I’ve met. This past weekend at [...]
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Published on September 16, 2015 07:03