Getting Started

Okay, y'all knew this was coming. Well, at least those of you who have been around for a few years. I usually try to post every day of NaNo, and by the end I peter out. Anyway. I FINALLY DID IT. And by finally did it, I mean I re-read all 100,000 words I've alreadyContinue reading "Getting Started"

NaNoWriMo 2022

Guess what month it is? That's right! National Novel Writing Month! And...it's November 2nd. Is this the first time in years that I haven't posted on Nov. 1st for NaNo? Quite possibly. Yesterday was an off day for me. Okay, all week has been an off week for me. But, for those of you concerned,Continue reading "NaNoWriMo 2022"

The Healing Art of Kintsugi

I know I didn't write last week, but I had a good reason. Well. A good-ish reason. Remember my promise to try and deliver a post with more substance? Well, I had so many things rolling around in my head that I couldn't decide what to put down. So I wrote nothing at all asContinue reading "The Healing Art of Kintsugi"

Vacation Vibes

Guys, I didn't know it was possible. But I'm actually ready to take a break from cooking shows. I did nothing but sit around for almost a week, watching Chopped, Sweet Genius, Cake Wars, and squeezing in a couple episodes of Guy's Grocery Games as well. Okay, and I read four...no, five books. Five? IContinue reading "Vacation Vibes"

Trying to Vacation

I've decided to take a vacation. That's right. I'm giving myself a vacation. Because I'm my own boss. So I can do that. At least, that's what my husband tells me. I'm still trying to convince my boss (aka, the critic I believe I previously named Chadwick) that it is all right. At first, IContinue reading "Trying to Vacation"

Pitching and Pressure

Oh my goodness. Has it truly been a month since I've posted? I swear, I still care about you, dear blog! I mean, dear readers! Imagine, if you will, an all-encompassing pressure weighing down on you. You wake up thinking about it, stump around all day thinking about it, and go to bed thinking...that youContinue reading "Pitching and Pressure"

Figuring out the Pitch

All right, y'all. I know this is early. But at least I'm posting. So, this is going to be a nitty gritty, in-depth post that will not be of use or interest to most of you. However, since I don't really have a writing partner, and I feel like I need some accountability/help as IContinue reading "Figuring out the Pitch"

Rewrite Complete!

Well, I did it, people. Yup, finally finished rewriting A Picture of the Past! Oh, don't get me wrong--there is still a ton of work to do. Since my "editing" turned into "rewriting", there is still actual editing to do, and I cringe to think how long that will take! You know what this rewriteContinue reading "Rewrite Complete!"

Most Cordially I Hate You

In honor of the Humboldt river, which my fictional family is approaching, I leave you with two poems written by emigrants to honor the Humboldt: I HATE YOU Meanest and muddiest, filthiest stream, most cordially I hate you; Meaner and muddier still you seem since the first day I met you. Your namesake better wasContinue reading "Most Cordially I Hate You"