Okay. I Admit It. She Was Right
My sister told me I should be watching Big Bang Theory — that it was fun, smart, and one of those rare shows which parents and teens can watch alongside one another without squirming jeering heated discussion about morals, principles, or “where this consumer-driven Read More …
Blog Cultures, Lexicons, and What the Heck Should I Call My Readership?
Years ago, my brother gave me the book The Alchemist for Christmas. Some people criticize it as simplistic, but 65 million people appear to have another opinion. Within writing circles, it’s often referenced as a classic example of a quest story. It employs archetypal characters, a clearly Read More …
Does Visual Media Kill Print for You?
I’ve read a fair bit of paranormal romance in my time, including those that feature vampire heroes. Some of them I’ve found truly sexy. In a sense, male vampires represent the ultimate bad boys: barely in control, driven by dark impulses, exotic, outsiders from Read More …
The Tart and a Taste of China
I am a hermit, people. And this might be news to you, but I am also frequently wrong. The most recent case in point: At Christmas my youngest sister gave the entire extended family tickets to Shen Yun. For those Read More …
The Perplexed Prom-Parent Post, in Which I Don’t Discuss Writer Unboxed (Much)
Last week was awesome, but my family’s threatened to disown me if I say one more word about Writer Unboxed. I haven’t exactly been a model of restraint. For example, if I’m in the kitchen prepping supper, I might just accidentally-on-purpose say Read More …
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