Random Rants
Indie bookstore goes bye-bye
I was very sad to learn that the biggest independent bookstore in the country is closing Aug 14th. I attend the Cover Girls book club there, which is a monthly romance shindig, and they didn’t say a word about it. In fact, they were talking about the next two months’ reading lists. So imagine my [...]
Sick…I Think….
So, I threw up earlier tonight. I’d had a queasy stomach most of today, but I thought maybe I drank too much tea. Apparently, not the case. So, later, Monster™ Younger comes in and tells me, “Mommy, you look tired. You should sleep.” Me: I think I’m sick. MY: Why? Me: Because I threw up. [...]
An Apology for My Future Scatterbrainedness
I may be scarce over the next few days, guys. I’m having a hard week. Tonight, my parents are leaving to go to Missouri, where my grandfather is in the hospital. He had a heart attack a few weeks ago, and last week he had the first of several surgeries where they went in and [...]
The Obligatory Father’s Day Post
For the dads that stick around, and are involved with their children’s lives, Happy Father’s Day. Thank you for being there, and taking the time to be there for them. I admire you for being there, and taking your role seriously. And those of you that can’t be there, for some reason or another, and [...]
It's My Anniversary!
So, today, seven years ago, I finally took a positive step in my kids’ futures and mine. On this day, I signed the paperwork that legally made me a single woman again. It wasn’t that happy back then. In fact, I was pretty upset, and lost, and totally unsure of how I would take care [...]
The Latest Drama Craze: Anti-Fanfictioners
There’s been a lot of buzz today and yesterday about authors and fan fiction. Some authors hate, some don’t care, and some love it. It made me wonder, honestly, what is the difference between these authors? Granted, it seems to be mostly the giants that disapprove of fanfiction, like Laurell K. Hamilton, Diana Gabaldon, Jasper [...]
Whatever
I’m sitting in the dealership getting my car’s recall taken care of and I can’t help myself. I start having plot ideas. If you’re a writer, take this advice to heart: Never go anywhere without paper and something to write with. Luckily, I don’t. I just finished a book, right, and I’m sitting there, waiting. [...]
Procrastination Station – Next Stop
So, I’m supposed to be working on my research paper on post-911 novels right now since it’s due Wednesday, but I can’t seem to concentrate on it. I could just write on the novella because I have handwritten scenes to type in but I know what will happen. I will write on it all night [...]
In Which I Discuss My Day, Writing, and Rant A Little
I had a really great day today. I made pretty good progress on my story during the Rhinos Anonymous meeting today. I felt a little bad because they did this really great exercise that I would have really liked to participate in, except I just couldn’t think about anything except this novella that i really [...]
Back in the World
I’m finally trying to get back on track. I got back into town last Sunday from San Diego, and man was it a hectic week. I had a test on Wed and an essay test on Thursday. I had to get an extension on a project that was due on Friday because 1) I just [...]
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