This is probably not going to be new advice to anyone whose ever read an author’s blog before, but having just experienced it for myself, I figured I’d reiterate it. Now and again, you have to refuel your creative engines. Lately, far from being in a writing slump, I’ve actually been doing a fair amount … Continue reading Refueling The Creative Engine
Okay, so I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything. I have been highly unproductive in lockdown, including not being able to concentrate on reading. But all of that changed last week when the newest installment of the Cormoran Strike series arrived on my doorstep. I read all 927 pages in about 3 … Continue reading The Problem With “Troubled Blood” (But Not What You Think)
In spite of my general winter induced unproductiveness, there is one thing that I have been working on with more devotion that I had expected. I have been writing like crazy (at least compared to my usual non-Nano writing). For years, I have nailed NaNoWriMo and then returned to writing a hundred words here and … Continue reading Breaking Through A Writing Slump
As the weather starts to cool and the leaves start to change, I have a sudden craving for a good scary story. I stalk Buzzfeed, BookRiot, Goodreads looking for a recommendation. I read dozens of plot summaries on Amazon. And then I buy more books than I can possibly read. All in search of a … Continue reading Don’t Show Me Your Monster
A few weeks ago, I was flipping aimlessly through Hulu. I came across an FX show starring Tom Hardy called Taboo. I had never heard of it before, but the header image intrigued me. I watched the first episode. And then another. Then another one after that. The thing is, I don’t know if I like the … Continue reading Keep ‘Em Guessing
The other morning I was sitting in the McDonald’s across the street from where my car was having its oil changed. I was minding my own business and trying to get some work done while I waited for my car to be done. A few tables over were a pair of older men whose conversation … Continue reading Your Experiences Are Not Universal
Good morning, Campers! The sun has started to peek out from behind the clouds! Get outside and do some archery! Go fishing! Ride a horse! I managed to get a couple hundred words written last night. And my regional NaNo group has scheduled an impromptu write in for today. So, I am nestled into a … Continue reading Camp NaNoWriMo: Day 6
Good morning, Campers! How are you on this fine day? I’m not doing so well… So, I had every intention of going home last night and banging out 1600 words to get me back on track. And then I decided to watch a YouTube video while I ate supper. This was a mistake. I have … Continue reading Camp NaNoWriMo: Day 5
Good morning, Campers! Well, a steady deluge has begun meaning camp activities have been temporarily suspended. However, there’s cocoa and a raging fire in the lodge. I got zero writing done yesterday… I had a meeting that ran late and by the time I got home, I was brain dead. Then, I had every intention … Continue reading Camp NaNoWriMo: Day 4
Good morning, Campers! I see we all survived another night without bear attacks! I managed to get my word count in yesterday before my writing group meeting. A meeting at which I spent a solid three minutes laughing about troll porn. And then I got home and wrote a rough first draft of my monthly … Continue reading Camp NaNoWriMo: Day 3
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