Slowly coming out of hibernation. :) My software project is reaching the mid-point, which means now it's just a rose shade of crazy. Ha. Writing wise, I've been taking a fabulous online Media Bistro writing class with author Nova Ren Suma. It's been *amazing* so far. I've been reading and critiquing some great novels too. It's been a great experience. I hope everyone is doing well and are writing away. :) I'm reposting this in honor of my boobie, Shakira the Shih Tzu. For those of … [Read more...]
Software Geek Hiatus
March 20, 2013 Read Comments
As some of you already know, I'm working on a year-long software project. I'm only in the 3rd month and it's been rough. The day job has literally taken up all of my time requiring me to work long(er) hours plus weekends, learn this Agile methodology, and obtain new geek skills. I knew this would happen so I haven't been giving myself a hard time when the writing slipped off my list. I made great progress with the plot twist in February, but March has brought a scarlet shade of crazy in my … [Read more...]
Novel Wisdom (18)
March 13, 2013 Read Comments
This post is part of a series on the blog where I share some of the nuggets of wisdom and inspiration — related to writing and/or life — that I find steeped in the pages of novels that I’ve read. I recently read a "quiet" book. This book was not heavily plot-driven but it reasonated with me and I'm still thinking about it. This particular quote is very popular among its readers and I love it as well and wanted to share it with you. From Julia, the narrator of the novel The Age of … [Read more...]
My Epic Fairy Tale Fail
March 6, 2013 Read Comments
Middle-grade fiction is how I first got my start and is still my first love so it’s my pleasure to share with you a fabulous book, My Epic Fairy Tale Fail by Anna Staniszewski. This is the second book in the series and the sequel to My Very Unfairy Tale Life. I really enjoyed the humor and relationships in this book. Here’s my version of the book’s premise: Jenny the Adventurer still has her job of fixing the messes in magical kingdoms. But some things have changed. … [Read more...]
