Reading Danielle Paige’s Dorothy Must Die Listening to The Self-Publishing Podcast Classics Thinking about which books and oils to take on summer vacation (it’s ok that it’s eighty days out and I’m already thinking about this . . . right?) Listening to (audiobook edition) The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line absolutely love that it’s narrated by Kristen Bell Looking forward to this year’s summer vacation… Read More
Archives for March 2016
Seven things that are saving my life right now
Coffee with Writer Friends. Spring break y’all. That’s all I have to say. My husband and mother-in-law were awesome enough to watch the kids for a morning (after my mother-in-law had them all weekend—she’s an absolute saint) so I could sneak away and have coffee with this gal. It’s so great to recharge your soul and be inspired to write,… Read More
February Book Report
You can see a full video of my monthly book haul and what I read on Periscope! Check it out on the Periscope Notes Page! The LumberJanes | This was a fun, quick read. I’ve really enjoyed diving into the world of graphic novels. This graphic novel was just ok for me. There was just something about. I didn’t really feel… Read More
Workspace Wednesday
So, what have I been working on this week. . . . . . figuring out this thing called Periscope. I’m having a lot of fun with it (despite the weirdos that pop in and ask extremely awkward questions) I want to start branching off toward the more Q&A-ish instead of me being a talking head. Trying to film a video… Read More
Pinterest for Writers
One of my favorite things about starting a new WIP is researching on Pinterest. Here I find pictures of my characters and setting, as well as complete any various “light” pre-research. Back in the day, I would spend hours pouring over magazines trying to find the perfect look for the characters in my head. Currently, I have a file cabinet full… Read More
Cover Reveal with Sara Ella
Join me, Sara Ella, and Trina from Between Chapters for a special live show event in which we’ll reveal the cover for Sara’s debut novel, Unblemished! There will be bookish challenges, a Q&A, and a giveaway! When: Friday, March 4th Time: 7pm EST Where: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l85HuHd4ESs Live show hashtag: #unblemishedcover Giveaway Details: Prize: 1 random winner will receive a limited edition, signed and numbered… Read More
Around Here
Around here has been interesting. My desktop isn’t working very well, so it’s off to the brother to get worked on. Hopefully it’s an easy fix. Andy and I are working on eating (mostly) clean. Eating real food is so much better than eating random stuff you just pull out of the fridge (or grab on the go). So happy… Read More