I was nominated for the Unique Blogger Award by: https://imaginedaydreamingbecomereal.wordpress.com and The Three Quotes Challenge by https://daradgamer.wordpress.com THANK YOU both for your nominations. I’m combining this into one post. Those who I tag are welcome to post three quotes or answer the three questions. If you are an overachiever, then you may do both. AndContinue reading “Nominated for the Unique Blogger Award and the Three Quotes Challenge”
Tag Archives: writing
Writing Date
I don’t typically write about my own writing in my blog so indulge me, if you will. Today a friend who is a very accomplished author with wonderful habits and rituals came for a writing date. She explained how she infuses fun in her daily life and writing process. We visited for a while andContinue reading “Writing Date”
A midwestern joke
Most of my life was spent in Chicago and the nearby suburbs so this joke is an homage to my heritage. I’ve read a lot about how and why comedy works and this joke works on every level if you share my midwestern frame of reference. If you don’t “get it,” let me know. 😊
Catalina and the King’s Wall
Today’s post is about a soon to be released book and the current kickstarter campaign. I was lucky enough to spend time with the author at a retreat last fall and we have become friends and writing partners since then. Tell us a bit about yourself. I live in Boise, Idaho with my husband, aContinue reading “Catalina and the King’s Wall”
Learning inside and outside
Muscovy duck above and ibis below I’m in St Petersburg Florida this week at a writers conference working on craft, hearing accomplished authors share their personal stories, and attending readings of their work. As expected, I’m learning a variety of things that will inform my own writing. What I hadn’t expected is how much I’mContinue reading “Learning inside and outside”
Would You Read It Wednesday – A Plethora Of Pitch Picks! – Susanna Leonard Hill
My pitch Gustavo’s Big Idea is featured in the October section of this contest. https://susannahill.com/2018/01/10/would-you-read-it-wednesday-a-plethora-of-pitch-picks/
Best of 2017
Thinking about 2017, I’ve read so many best of lists – books, movies, cupcakes. I decided to choose best photo memories of my year. Wishing everyone a 2018 full of good memories. January: full moon through the trees February: First run of the day skiing with the sun and moon in full view. March: LenticularContinue reading “Best of 2017”
Interview with Diana Gallagher, author of “Lessons in Falling” Raffle to win free signed copy
    #17DABash interview with the author, Diana Gallagher and a chance to win a free signed copy of the book.  Comment on this blog post to be entered in the raffle! “Lessons in Falling” is a beautifully written contemporary YA book. Before we meet Savannah, she’s suffered a career-ending gymnastics injury.  TheContinue reading “Interview with Diana Gallagher, author of “Lessons in Falling” Raffle to win free signed copy”
Tsundoku – a word for all bibliophiles
A dear friend gave me the book Lost in Translation. It’s full of interesting words in different languages that are unique to a specific language or culture. Today, I’m sharing the word tsundoku which is a Japanese word for leaving a book unread. This basically describes my TBR shelves; yes I have more than one!Continue reading “Tsundoku – a word for all bibliophiles”
Interview with author Carlie Sorosiak and a chance to win a Query Critique
An interview with Carlie Sorosiak, the delightful author of If Birds Fly Back Read and comment on this post for your chance to win a Query Critique of less than 500 words!   In If Birds Fly Back, you have two main characters with an alternating POV. Did you originally envision the story this way? Originally,Continue reading “Interview with author Carlie Sorosiak and a chance to win a Query Critique”
