A Quarter to “Trust Me” Time
Peeps, I’m having one of those word-storm times when my synapses are on fire, I’m not sleeping, and I need to get this sparkly prose down on paper before it — you know — sparkles out. I’m grateful. I’m thrilled. I’m Read More …
Writing Friends Don’t Let Writing Friends [You Fill in the Blank]
Yesterday Kathryn Magendie recounted a tale on Facebook about her near-miss with a two-ply tail upon leaving the restroom. Is there any among us who haven’t had those experiences? The skirt tucked into hose or underwear? The graffitied face that came from Read More …
Interview and Giveaway with Alice Loweecey, Ex-Nun and Author of FORCE OF HABIT – Part 1
Tell people you’re interviewing an ex-nun on your blog and you get a certain kind of look because, let’s face it, that vocation comes with a ton of associations. We’ll explore some of them in my interview with Alice Loweecey, Read More …
Playing with Time in Tartitude’s Three Things Full of Win
1. Have you seen BBC’s Sherlock Holmes? Thus far it’s a three-episode series set in contemporary London, and to podge a British term, it’s brill. Smart, fast-paced, relying more on intellect and issues about character than on the stars’ appearance, it won thumbs up from all Read More …
The Attention Whore Asks, Did I Take a Wrong Turn at Ascorbic Acid?
Ever have one of those days where the metaphoric wax gets yanked off, and even as you admire the sight of pink, unfurred skin, you’re saying an indignant, “Ow. Ow. OW!”? Me neither, although if I did allow a beautician within three Read More …
On Grabbing Writerly Fear by the Throat and Making It Say, “Mama”
I have a bold prediction about my post up on Writer Unboxed today: You’re gonna love it, hate it, or toss it squarely into the “meh” category. How’s that for knowing one’s audience, huh? Gadzooks! Time for a Game of Crit Eeks! After that, I’ll be here until Read More …
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