It’s been a long time since I had a good writing day. It makes me sad. And a little bit anxious. This isn’t a healthy state for any writer. So, today is the day I shake things up. Thank you, Shaun Meeks, for stirring the pot. I’m writing 5,000 words today. It will probably take…
A repost from my HipWriterMama blog: I’ve often wondered what kept people moving toward their dreams when obstacles fell in their way. Sometimes, these rocks are just too massive and downright overwhelming, sucking up every bit of energy from one’s soul. It’s enough to make one want to give up and decide it obviously wasn’t…
“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” -Epictetus I love this quote. Isn’t it the perfect mantra to remember when working on all those New Year’s Resolutions? Okay. Maybe you’re not a fan of New Year’s Resolutions. What if we keep the peace and call them…
My Dad called because he was concerned about my lack of blog posts. Apparently, he was worried I’d lost a little of my writing mojo. *sigh* So true. What with getting things ready for Christmas, end-of -year school projects, writing not writing, and reflecting back on goals accomplished in 2010…well, it’s enough to… *ahem* So…
When I heard the buzz about Julie Kagawa’s debut YA novel, THE IRON KING, I had to check it out. Not only did fans rave about how much they enjoyed the book, they were also quite vocal about the two love interests — Team Puck vs. Team Ash. In the spirit of research, I decided…
I first heard about Paula Yoo when her book, GOOD ENOUGH, was the featured title for readergirlz in September 2008. I’ve read a handful of YA books that resonate completely with me, in terms of my own teenage experiences. GOOD ENOUGH is one of them. Paula is MULTI-TALENTED and keeps herself Busy, with a Capital…
I am so pleased to welcome Allen Zadoff to my blog. Allen is the author of FOOD, GIRLS, and OTHER THINGS I CAN’T HAVE, one of my favorite reads this year. This book has special powers–it made me laugh out loud, cry, and then start laughing again. Allen is a master of getting to the core…
R.J. Anderson, known to her friends and family as Rebecca, wrote a wonderful, imaginative series which will engage MG readers. Rebecca takes age-old myths of powerful faeries and makes them work to find their strengths, while the weak are capable of far more than we ever would give them credit for in real life. Doesn’t…
In case you missed it, I’m guest blogging over at the incredible Shrinking Violet Promotions blog. Ack! I’d love it if you stopped by and checked out the thoughtful discussion: SVP Online Persona Workshop Week Nine: More On How To Find Your Peeps. See you there!
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