Tag Archives: Writing

Short Story Breaks

It’s like they were reading my heart when they posted this. You have been working at the literary coalface for months. Your second draft has taken far longer than you expected. At times working on your second draft has felt more like going to war than embarking on a wonderful journey of creative discovery. YouContinueContinue reading “Short Story Breaks”

Life Update, Friends, and NaNo!

I finished my first ever Master’s class almost a week ago and it has been almost too busy this week to even realize it – yet, when I think about doing this week and adding studies in, I shudder. We are taking a break until January – one, holidays and two, apparently we weren’t quiteContinueContinue reading “Life Update, Friends, and NaNo!”

Life of a Masters Student

I am a little afraid to look at how long it has been since I have posted anything. But I have an excellent excuse. My husband and I just started a masters program! I won’t spend too long on this, since all my friends have already heard my numerous complaints, but it has essentially suckedContinueContinue reading “Life of a Masters Student”

Fairytales and Reality

We were supposed to be booked solid last week between me getting back from Cleveland and a variety of engagements throughout the week, but somehow or another, we managed to get two evenings (mostly) free. It was delightful. Last Tuesday we biked to the library. Daniel doesn’t quite understand the concept of just browsing allContinueContinue reading “Fairytales and Reality”

Weariness and Breaking the Rules

It has been  long couple months of travel. From May 25 to date, I have traveled to Oklahoma, Florida, Kansas, New York, Minnesota, and Cleveland and have another trip to Orlando scheduled in 12 days. Needless to say, I am beginning to feel a little exhausted. Today, especially, having worked 23 hours in the last twoContinueContinue reading “Weariness and Breaking the Rules”

Totally random writing

I know I don’t write as often as I have been recently, but I have been busy with editing my book, which I FINALLY titled God’s Masterpiece. I am still not sure I like it, but it is better than not having a title. I have sent it off to about five people to readContinueContinue reading “Totally random writing”

Books and Progress

There hasn’t been a lot to update lately. I just got back from a short trip to Kansas where I finished most of my book. I am literally on the last couple paragraphs and am having a bit of a difficult time getting the words out – not so much because I don’t know whatContinueContinue reading “Books and Progress”

Writing, Life, and Carrying On

I’ve been working hard on my book and am up to 46,000 words. It is amazing to me how much easier it is to write when you don’t care about being cheesy and you don’t have to do research for historical bits. The miracle of a sappy romance set in modern America. But really, I amContinueContinue reading “Writing, Life, and Carrying On”

A New Conquest

Dear Readers, For those of you wondering why the previous posts suddenly became private, here is the explanation: My husband and friend have been desperately trying to convince me to finish the story I am writing and then submit it for publication to a publisher like Love Inspired. After much entreating, I have agreed toContinueContinue reading “A New Conquest”