It's been pretty crazy at the day job and I'm finding it challenge to fit my time in for writing. Times like these I muse about how my life would be if I could just dedicate all my time to writing. But of course, I need to eat. And currently fiction doesn't feed me. I read this blog post Writing for a Living last week at The Kill Zone by guest blogger Mark Terry. Through his experiences, he poses some sobering conclusions about making a living from writing: 1. Just because a writer … [Read more...]
First Anniversary Book Giveaway!
April 19, 2010 Read Comments
I started this blog to connect with others who love the writing craft, artists who struggle with balancing time with a day job, and those who love books for kids and teens. April 20th marks my 1-year anniversary of blogging and after 200+ posts and 500+ comments, it's been so much fun meeting other kindred spirits in cyberspace. So thanks to all of my RSS/Email subscribers, Novelista Followers, and Twitter buddies for visiting the blog. I really appreciate it! To celebrate this milestone, … [Read more...]
Flashback Friday (4)
April 16, 2010 Read Comments
It’s time for my monthly installment of Flashback Friday where I share events from my own life during my kid and teen years. While searching for an appropriate diary entry to share, I noticed something interesting with the progression of my affinity for boys. So I thought I would share some quick clips of that progression from me seeing boys as the "enemy" to “more than a friend.” 3rd Grade: “Guess who’s in Mrs. Hill’s class with me? Crummy Stanley. He's such a baby. I wish I … [Read more...]
National Library Week
April 14, 2010 Read Comments
This week (April 11 - 17) is National Library Week. Sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA), the week's festivities are an "an annual celebration of the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians." I support my local library as much as possible by donating books to their YA collection. I urge all of you as well to support your libraries in your communities. Shelli Johannes has a great post on her Market My Words blog chop full of links and a great list of why you … [Read more...]
