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August 24, 2015
Fangirl in the Fall
I love this time of year. The early morning air is turning crisp and cool, the garden is making its final push before the last harvest, and all the kiddos in the neighborhood are trekking back to school. Ah, back to school. I remember the excitement, feeling so full of hope at all the possibilities the [...]
July 13, 2015
Last Lines
I recently finished a massive revision on my cozy mystery. It took me almost a year from when I started, every morning waking up and thinking about my protagonist and what problems she’d be facing that day. Needless to say, when I typed those sweet sweet words, The End, I felt like this: And yet, [...]
June 1, 2015
May Flowers and June Books
It’s been a rainy spring in Colorado. Between storms, I snuck outside and discovered beautiful flowers blooming in our backyard. What amazed me most was that despite being pummeled by rain, hail, and even snow, they found a way to thrive. I find this to be incredibly inspiring, but maybe I’ve been playing with metaphors [...]
March 31, 2015
Top 10 Movies About Writers
I’m not sure why it is that writers are featured in so many movies. Maybe it’s their propensity toward eccentricity or the fact that over 80% of people want to write a book, or perhaps it’s simply that screenplay writers tend to write what they know. Either way, I’m grateful for the films that have [...]
March 11, 2015
Spring is Here!
Spring has *finally* arrived! The signs are everywhere: tulip and daffodil bulbs popping up, longer sunshine-filled days, and the newest resident in our backyard. Okay, so the last thing might not actually be a sign of spring, but it warrants talking about. We have a vole. He lives under the stoop in our backyard. As [...]
February 2, 2015
Oscar Palooza
Award season is here! And for the first time ever I was determined to see ALL the Oscar nominees for Best Picture. I’m proud to say: mission accomplished. There were some amazing films this past year, the theme seemingly being biopics, and tons of noteworthy performances (especially in the Best Actor category, IMHO). Here’s my [...]
January 14, 2015
“I Need A Beach” Reads
It’s been a cold 2015 in Colorado so far. There’s been snow, freezing rain, and a dismal Bronco’s loss. With a couple months still to go before the first signs of springs appear, it’s safe to say I need a beach! In the absence of a real beach, I’m going to read books that will [...]
December 29, 2014
Goals and That Flighty Temptress, Adventure
The end of the year is a time for reflection. A time to look back on all that’s happened these last twelve months, to celebrate dreams that have been achieved, or consider goals that may have fallen by the wayside. And, of course, to set new challenges for the upcoming year. Before I share my New [...]
December 22, 2014
Serial Obsession
My obsession with Serial started on a road trip. John and I blasted through 9 episodes (that’s right, 9!) while driving through eastern Colorado and into picturesque Kansas. It was the perfect setting. Honestly, I was apprehensive about Serial. Even though I’d had it recommended to me by very trustworthy people, I’m just not that great [...]
December 15, 2014
Best Books of 2014
“If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” ~ Stephen King I once heard that Stephen King reads 70-80 books per year (which ironically doesn’t seem too far off of how many books he writes per year). Which means I’m in [...]
