This week was quiet. I got a little writing done early on, caught up on some Netflix binging, and I even managed to see Captain Marvel by the end of it (review to come). It was a nice, almost restful way to power through the (hopefully) last days of winter and prep for that hour of sleep … Continue reading Odds & Ends 3/4-3/10
Review: As She Ascends
Review of As She Ascends by Jodi Meadows
Odds & Ends 2/18-2/24 (aka Killing Your Darlings)
After a little birthday hoopla last week, this week it was back to the books—both reading and writing (or re-writing). I have to admit, it wasn't easy to write this week either. I'd come to a section that I knew needed significant restructuring, and I wasn't keen on taking it on (again). But I think … Continue reading Odds & Ends 2/18-2/24 (aka Killing Your Darlings)
Review: Isn’t It Romantic
For my birthday this year, I opted to check out Rebel Wilson's new romantic-comedy spoof Isn't It Romantic, and I'm happy to report it was a good choice. A rom-com spoof, you ask? Does that mean it's for people who love rom-coms, or people who love to make fun of them? I say the answer is … Continue reading Review: Isn’t It Romantic
Review: Archenemies
Review of Archenemies by Marissa Meyer
Odds & Ends 1/28-2/3
While many are enjoying the Super Bowl tonight with pizzas, hot wings, and nachos, I too am celebrating with a pizza...while watching Victoria on PBS. There are just some things I don't mess with on my Sunday nights. Actually, Victoria wasn't just a Sunday night subject for me this week. I spent much of my day Tuesday … Continue reading Odds & Ends 1/28-2/3
Review: Between Frost and Fury
Review of the 2nd entry in Chani Lynn Feener's Xenith Trilogy
Odds & Ends 1/14-1/20
To pants or to plot? That is the question. At least, for a writer it is. I've been tossing around a new idea in my head lately, but so far that's all it is—a general circumstance, a few characters, and a handful of humorous dialogues. I haven't put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard … Continue reading Odds & Ends 1/14-1/20
Review: The Supervillain and Me
Review of The Supervillain and Me by Danielle Banas
Hello 2019!
The holidays have come and gone, and now it is time to settle down and get back into a routine to get this new year rolling. I've got a stack of new books from Christmas to help me get started on my reading goal for the year (I've already finished one), I have some manageable … Continue reading Hello 2019!
Why Your Characters Need Variety: A Lesson from the Elseworlds Crossover
Review of the CW's Elseworlds Crossover Event
2019: A Reading Preview
If you follow any authors, book bloggers, or publishers on social media, you've likely seen a lot of posts lately about what's to come in 2019 and what needs to be added to your to-be-read pile. While I've given up hope of ever completely making it through my TBR list (it's basically Hydra—I finish one … Continue reading 2019: A Reading Preview
Christian Douglass Writes 