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Do It Wrong to Get It Right - Tuesday, July 19th 2005 8:06 AM
Author Suzanne McMinn posted something at her blog the other day that had me nodding my head and smiling. "Yes, yes," I thought. "That's how I do it, too!"  She was...
Back To My Roots - Monday, July 18th 2005 7:52 AM
This coming Friday I'm going back to my roots. And, no, I'm not talking my God-given hair-color. I haven't seen that in awhile and don't expect to any time soon! I'm...
Young At Heart - Sunday, July 17th 2005 8:05 AM
A few days ago I blogged about my new day job.  About how my co-workers are young enough to be my kids. About how awkward and old I felt around...
My News - Part II - Saturday, July 16th 2005 4:36 PM
Earlier today I posted about my fabulous publishing news. Scroll down to share in my joy!  Just now, as promised, I'm posting about my pets--past and present....
My News - Part I - Saturday, July 16th 2005 7:35 AM
Hello all! Sorry I wasn't able to blog yesterday and, no, it wasn't my evil way of building anticipation.  The last two days have been a blur due to a heavy work schedule...
It'll Have To Wait - Thursday, July 14th 2005 7:22 AM
I was so tired by the time I got home from work yesterday, that I could barely keep my eyes open. However an email awaited that worked a hundred times better than an entire...
The Other Side of the Coin - Wednesday, July 13th 2005 7:15 AM
I’ve been a professional entertainer for almost thirty years. (I started very young)  As mentioned before in this blog, it’s an unstable field.  Throughout the...
Living On The Edge - Tuesday, July 12th 2005 8:27 AM
If you want stability in your professional life, don't pursue the arts. Actors, artists, writers, musicians live life by the seat of their pants. They're typically...
I Bought It For The Articles - Monday, July 11th 2005 7:18 AM
I gave up fashion magazines awhile back because, quite frankly, they made me feel bad about myself.  Or rather how I looked.  Suddenly I was self-conscious about,...
Techno Goober Strikes Again - Sunday, July 10th 2005 1:45 PM
Caro and Nancy, if you read this, I have tried leaving comments the past couple of days at your blogs and they're not taking. Kathy, I have the darndest time with yours...
I'll Have What M.J.'s Having - Sunday, July 10th 2005 8:34 AM
I don't think author M.J. Rose ever sleeps. Or at least her brain never shuts down.  She a ball of creative energy. What does she eat for breakfast, I wonder? I'll...
Some Things Never Change - Saturday, July 9th 2005 8:08 AM
I've spent the last two weeks learning and adjusting to a new day job.  I only suffered slight anxiety learning new tasks. The real kicker was tackling my discomfort...
Dream-Snatcher - Friday, July 8th 2005 12:14 PM
Just ran across this.  A sad reminder to all writers... Be careful who you entrust your dreams with.  
Goodbye and Good... Luck - Friday, July 8th 2005 8:36 AM
I have a book due August 1. It's been written for some time, but, after considerable time away, I wanted to give it a fresh read, to plant some seeds for (hopefully) a...
Heartsick for London - Thursday, July 7th 2005 10:55 AM
I woke up and was out of the house on business very early this morning. I just returned home to find my husband watching the BBC news. That's not unusual.  In fact, it's...
Food For Thought - Wednesday, July 6th 2005 7:19 AM
Since I started down the path to publishing, I cannot tell you how many times I have heard or read the advice: Write what you know.  The concept, as I understand it in...
A Good Read -- It's A Beautiful Thing - Tuesday, July 5th 2005 8:01 AM
A wonderful thing happened yesterday. I started reading a book that I couldn't put down. For me those moments are rare and cherished. The book was McKettrick's Choice by Linda...
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness - Monday, July 4th 2005 7:55 AM
 July 4, 1776 "...We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that...
Feel The Fire - Sunday, July 3rd 2005 10:48 AM
It's my last morning, last couple of hours in NYC, and where am I? An Internet Cafe! We were going to try to catch an earlier bus home but Steve decided he really wanted a...
Gone Fishin' - Saturday, July 2nd 2005 9:47 AM
Actually I'm up in NYC. But I've always wanted to post that: Gone Fishin'. It implies a relaxing day in the great outdoors. Summons thoughts of my grandpa....
The Big 'R' - Friday, July 1st 2005 7:28 AM
Currently I have four irons in the fire, so to speak.  No, wait. Six.  Five of those projects are directly related to writing. One is connected to my personal life. I...
Birthdate Bonanza - Thursday, June 30th 2005 7:51 AM
When working on a new story and trying to figure out what makes characters tick, I often turn to two of my too-many research books for insight.  The Complete Writer's...
Getting In The Groove - Wednesday, June 29th 2005 7:46 AM
I so appreciated and enjoyed everyone's comments yesterday on juggling, well, life.  It's going to take some time and practice, I can tell you that. One day into the...
The First Day of ? - Tuesday, June 28th 2005 7:41 AM
Interesting things happening in my life just now. The casino job that I applied for (and got) has involved all sorts of red tape, invloving tons of paperwork and hours, before...
Moments of Geekdom - Monday, June 27th 2005 8:23 AM
So yesterday I'm talking to Mary (who BTW is running a fabulous interview with Lori Armstrong at her blog) on the phone. I'm gabbing, she's listening. She's...