The dangers and rewards of fear.
Girl Sitting On Ruins (c) Belovodchenko Anton “A man that flies from his fear may find that he has only taken a short cut to meet it.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, […]
If you vanished tomorrow, would anyone miss you?
Brighton People (c) Justin Eveleigh A friend posted this on Facebook yesterday and I think this story scares me more than anything else I’ve read in a long time. Mostly […]
Why I won’t finish every book I start writing.
Old Road (c) greenchild I had a realization this weekend. One that beautifully illustrated just how little I understand the workings of my own mind. I should be used to […]
I found this while digging through my archives.
I wrote this in college for one of my short story classes. It’s short and very odd, but I thought I’d share because, honestly, I don’t have enough brain power […]
Everything is subjective. Even progress.
Creativity (c) Margan Zajdowicz There are very few things in this world that aren’t subjective on some level. Off the top of my head the only thing I can think […]
Oh, Friday.
Today has been the day of EPIC TECHNOLOGY FAILS at my day job. Seriously. It’s been a little insane. So the post I was going to write is out the […]
Fabulous news is fabulous!
Guys! One of my editresses is getting published!! This is super exciting awesome news! Danielle Ellison’s FOLLOW ME THROUGH DARKNESS, in which a girl escapes a controlled community and races […]
Day jobs, writing, and the business of success.
Office Building 1 (c) beermug Yesterday I wrote the first two chapters of Sing, Sweet Nightingale‘s sequel (currently titled TDWS Book 2). Again. Seriously. This is the fourth time I’ve […]
Revisionary lessons and revelations.
Wow. My previous post was prophetic or something. I finished my edits yesterday! Just in time to come back today! It’s a fabulous feeling and I really think the story […]
Construction Area Ahead: Expect Delays
Old Crane (c) Dorin Jannotta First round editing on Sing is going a lot faster than I expected (yay!) but with all the work I’m doing on that plus all […]
Happy Labor Day!
Happy Labor Day! From National Archives and Records Administration I hope you all have enjoyed your weekend and that you get to spend this day doing whatever it is you […]
The internet is not your private diary, kay?
Tooootally meant to post earlier than this but… obviously that didn’t happen. I’m here now, though! So let’s see if i can get my thoughts together enough for an actual […]
Decisions, choices, and sacrifices.
There May Be Trouble Ahead 2 (c) B Cleary There is no right way to get where you want to go. At least, not when we’re speaking metaphorically. There are […]
Book Reviews: After Hello by Lisa Mangum
Sam ignored the lie he saw on her face. “I can’t trade without knowing what’s at stake.” “I thought the important thing was to keep things moving.” Sara waved her […]
A recap of my morning thus far.
So far today I have: — Almost left my house with no shoes on — Forgotten to grab either breakfast OR lunch before leaving the house — Tried to go […]