title: Torment author: Lauren Kate genre: YA Fiction thoughts: Ok. So, I’m not really “reading” this one. Listening to it. The reader’s voice is boarding on annoying, but I’m still listening. I read the first one, like Kate’s voice, so I’m absorbing her stuff. Second book is pretty good. I liked the first book better, but that’s generally how it… Read More
Archives for June 2014
Have Books Will Travel
So basically I have this bad habit. I pack at least four books too many whenever I go on vacation. The stack above is currently what is going to St. Louis with me (if my husband doesn’t confiscate my book bag while packing and telling me to narrow it down. If only he knew that this stack is narrowed down. Actually… Read More
50 Rejection Challenge
I am nearing the end of the dreaded edits on “The Novel” (not really dreaded. I’ve kinda enjoyed the process). But finishing up means it’s time to start the next step—querying. This is the part that is most scary for me. This is the part that has all the questions running through my head. You know the ones. “Will they… Read More
Book Report: let’s sew together
This is probably a book every mom needs on her shelf for summer. Every project is so creative and fun. Elsie has already gone through and told me what she wants to make. I love that this book encourages you to let your child’s imagination run wild—and let them help with the projects! Elsie has been wanting to “sew” for… Read More
5 for Friday
Have you heard of OverDrive? You should check it out. Perfect to download an audiobook before that summer road trip. (OverDrive may or may not be available to you through your library) I want one of everything from EggPress’ shop. Recently did this 7 day cleanse with my husband. Yup. It works. My #WriteNight girl, Neysa, is doing a rad… Read More
What I’m Reading and a Q&A
title: Happy to be Alive, Because author: Chelsea Jacobs genre: YA Fiction thoughts: This is the perfect summer read! Reads like a Sarah Dessen novel. Great debut from Chelsea! Q&A with Chelsea: What’s your go-to activity to get out of writer’s block? One of my favorite things to do when inspiration is lacking is to pick up a book I’m familiar with. It’s… Read More
Quite Time in the Midst of Life
My mornings, I hit the ground running. It doesn’t matter if I plan to get up two hours early or ten minutes early. When momma’s up, everyone’s up. With three kids, one is begging to nurse, one is crying for cereal (“with milk, momma,” I’m always reminded), and one for strawberries with his ever present apple juice. By the time… Read More