I write chick lit, and I’m not ashamed to say it
Normally that isn't a huge accomplishment, but considering I barely have time to brush my teeth these days, getting a book read is a big deal!It started yesterday at 4:30 am when the dull ache in my abdomen exploded into sleep-depriving pain (a, uh, monthly occurence). I got up, popped [...]
Bubble Butt: Take Two
I joined Weight Watchers again today. Writing really hasn't been good for my health, and I'm desperate for help.Between the rollercoaster emotions brought on my rejections and acceptances (a death sentence for an emotional eater) and the HOURS I find myself stuck in front of a computer, things have been [...]
Trying not to feel sorry for myself…
Today the Genesis finalists were announced. [The Genesis contest is contest for manuscripts of unpublished authors]. I didn't make.Honestly, I didn't expect to be a finalist. A month ago I thought I had a chance, but as I've continue to learn I now see my mistakes. I recently sat down [...]
How do you do it?
I'm wondering, so I thought I'd take a poll:How do you pick a name?Picking character names is just about my favorite thing. I like to read through lists until I find that one that screams "THAT'S ME! I'm the person you're writing about!".What about you? How do you do it?And [...]
What My Students Taught Me
This week has been a special week. I'm not subbing for a teacher - I'm tutoring students, one-on-one. Here's the deal: for various reasons these kids are failing 3 or more classes. In an effort to help them succeed, I've been working with them to catch up.The kids aren't unintelligent. [...]