Actually written yesterday, August 30: I have a lot more free time than usual tonight due to my husband being gone for a guy's night and having nothing in particular scheduled. I was going to go to the Library of Congress to do some research and writing, but it is a dreary, rainy night, andContinue reading "15 Minute Challenge – Day 2 – Getting Back Into the Mindset"
WordPress = Best
So, I can't stand it any longer. I like wordpress so much better than blogger. I thought this would be a great opportunity to keep up with my blogger/"public" blog, but I hate that it doesn't have a like feature, so I can't tell if people are actually reading it. So, even though it involvesContinue reading "WordPress = Best"
Libraries, Research, and 15 Minutes
I read it over and over again. 15 minutes a day. Write at least 15 minutes a day. To the extent that I half roll my eyes when I read it now. I know, I know. Okay? It's not my fault that I had to . . . [insert whatever I am busy with that day].Continue reading "Libraries, Research, and 15 Minutes"
Rejected
So, I officially got my first rejection letter this summer. As well as my first rejection "damned with faint praise", which was made slightly less painful by my association of that with Emily of New Moon. Slightly. You can read all the magazines and books in the world "prepping" you for rejections by the hundreds,Continue reading "Rejected"
Nothing but Travel
We've been traveling a lot. As in, about a month out of the last two. Between three weddings and 2 work trips, I cannot even tell you how many hours I have spent in an airport. Fun, but exhausting. The first week of this month was a wedding in Aspen, Colorado, the day before mineContinue reading "Nothing but Travel"
The Secret to Joy
I feel like I write these type of posts a lot, so if you still read them, either I am not alone in the world of figuring oneself out or you are really bored. All of you who have been around awhile or read previous posts know that I am the type to constantly pushContinue reading "The Secret to Joy"
Editing and Submission
So, almost needless to say, I did not reach my goal of editing the entire book by the end of April. However, I did get done with the first part of it. Sent it off to my friend to read, as promised. And . . . haven't touched the book since. It is just SOContinue reading "Editing and Submission"
Cruises and books
So, I am not going to use the excuse "busy" for not having written in awhile. Frankly, I simply kept forgetting and then, when I did remember, other things took priority. Which is how it should be, right? Life takes priority over internet? We went on our (almost) annual cruise end of March andContinue reading "Cruises and books"
A Boring Update
I have very little to say by way of an update, which is why I have been putting off writing since the last time. I'm just - plodding along. Editing my book, which is going far slower than I would wish it - and I am getting so many notes stacked up about the editsContinue reading "A Boring Update"
Writing Schedules
Anyone who knows me knows that I am constantly writing schedules. I think that if I can find a schedule I can stick to, then I will have a more organized life and I will be able to fit in EVERYTHING that I want to do and learn (which, by the way, is a lot).Continue reading "Writing Schedules"
Forest Idylls 