Though it might sound a little odd to say at only the end of April, this week marked the arrival of summer for me. The weather even cooperated and finally started acting at least springlike, with a string of 60 and 70 degree days uninterrupted by the threat of random snow showers. But more than … Continue reading Odds & Ends 4/23-4/29
Review: Tiger Lily
Review of Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson
Odds & Ends 4/09-4/15
I got a little more editing done this week, but we had some exceptionally excellent weather for a few days, so I had to take advantage of that and do some reading in the sunshine while I could (there was actual snow in the air today). I would say sitting/laying out in the sun is … Continue reading Odds & Ends 4/09-4/15
Who Will Be Left Standing After Avengers: Infinity War?
Time to place your bets!
Odds & Ends 3/26-4/1
This week once again proves how useful checklists are in my life. In a perfect world, all my time would be writing time. Or at least two-thirds of it. Alas, I do not live in a perfect world, so I have to make sure I'm making the most of my time and getting as much … Continue reading Odds & Ends 3/26-4/1
Odds & Ends 3/19-3/25
It was back to the basics this week while editing. I had a scene that just didn't seem right, no matter how I changed it up, and I could not put my finger on what was wrong with it. And structurally, it wasn't a scene I could cut. So I hit the books—or more accurately, … Continue reading Odds & Ends 3/19-3/25
Review: I Can Only Imagine
Review of the Erwin Brothers film I Can Only Imagine
Review: Everless
Review of Everless by Sara Holland
A Made Up Problem
I saw a friend's post on Facebook the other day detailing an encounter in which she received an unexpected compliment. What struck me was that she found the compliment unexpected because it occurred on the first day in years that she had gone out 100% makeup free. And this is a young, beautiful woman with … Continue reading A Made Up Problem
Odds & Ends 2/19-2/25
Editing felt productive this week. I'm getting through it more slowly than I'd like, but I can already see the effectiveness of the changes I've made, which is encouraging. I also had the chance to see Black Panther this week, which I enjoyed. Marvel movies sometimes struggle in the villain department, but Killmonger (played by Michael … Continue reading Odds & Ends 2/19-2/25
Heard It From a Friend…
Searching for your next book? I pestered my friends to find out what they've been reading...
Review: The City of Brass
Review of The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty