Robin Herrera's Blog, page 2
November 11, 2014
An inspirational NaNoWriMo Post
I have some open tabs on my computer right now, both regarding the town of Melmond, which I needed to research for my current WIP, that YA novel I’m always yammering about. But I thought I’d take a quick break … Continue reading →
Published on November 11, 2014 21:44
October 27, 2014
Children and Poetry
Last Saturday, I went to Multnomah County Library’s used book sale to pick up some cheap books (while helping out the library!). I snagged some books I was missing from my collection, like LIAR & SPY and THE AMULET OF … Continue reading →
Published on October 27, 2014 09:19
October 25, 2014
Twitter is my playground
After bragging about how I could totally eat the Doritos Loaded things from 7-Eleven, @SchorkWeek called my bluff. CAN I DO IT… FOR HONOR? — Robin Herrera (@Herreracus) August 13, 2014 Just wanna say these Doritos Loaded smell INTOXICATING — … Continue reading →
Published on October 25, 2014 22:56
September 11, 2014
New for September
There’s not a whole lot that is new in September! I feel like I should do craft-related posts here, but at the same time I also feel like maybe those are posts that are more helpful when I have more … Continue reading →
Published on September 11, 2014 17:22
August 11, 2014
Heavenly Donuts!
I think I’ve found my reading groove again. I started downloading audio books (from my library, legally!) and listening to them as I ride my bike to and from work every day. Last week I got through THE DREAMER by … Continue reading →
Published on August 11, 2014 17:00
August 1, 2014
New Events!
I’ve added an event (and hints of events) on my EVENTS page! I’ll be doing quite a bit of traveling in the fall. Only to Oregon and Idaho, but still! In the meantime, I’m hard at work finishing up that … Continue reading →
Published on August 01, 2014 13:23
July 18, 2014
Writing Process
I don’t actually have a writing process. When I talk to other authors, I don’t feel like I’m a good representative of the writing life. I don’t even write every day! I’d like to, but some days I’m too beat … Continue reading →
Published on July 18, 2014 06:00
July 15, 2014
The Margin Project and Margin Notes
At some point before, during, or after reading this post, you should check out Jen Malone’s THE MARGIN PROJECT. Jen is the author of AT YOUR SERVICE, a fun and bubbly MG I’m greatly enjoying right now! Anyway, a few … Continue reading →
Published on July 15, 2014 06:00
June 23, 2014
Quick Update
It’s been a busy month! Most of my time has been eaten up by my upcoming wedding, so I haven’t been able to post anything here. Amazingly, I’ve been able to do some reading–mostly comics, but I just finished fellow … Continue reading →
Published on June 23, 2014 15:30
May 30, 2014
BEA 2014
I am not at BEA this weekend. But on the off-chance that YOU are, here are some things to pick up! EVIL LIBRARIAN by my friend Mikki Knudsen. At the Candlewick Booth! (2857) HOOK’S REVENGE by my friend Heidi Schulz! … Continue reading →
Published on May 30, 2014 18:12