Writing a series is far different than writing a standalone book, and must be approached as such. I should know. I write not one, but to different series, because I’m an idiot who takes on way more than is sensible for one person. Before that, I wrote a couple standalone books. None of them endedContinue reading “The pros of writing a continuing series”
Monthly Archives: April 2018
Let me tell you a story about adopting my cat
Here’s a picture of my cat, Harper. I love this cat, let me tell you. I couldn’t have a cat for a long time when I lived in an awful apartment building run by a sadistic hell beast wrapped in cheap synthetic clothes. She didn’t allow pets. Not even hamsters. When I finally managed toContinue reading “Let me tell you a story about adopting my cat”
Participating in an online convention, from a two year veteran
As many of you know, I participated in the B2BCycon for the second year in a row. It was a blast, as it always is. If you’ve never heard of a cycon, it’s like a normal convention. Authors have a chance to show off books, offer discounts and codes, and meet readers. While you don’tContinue reading “Participating in an online convention, from a two year veteran”
Don’t talk down to kids
I was raised in a very conservative, old-school home. There was a lot of shame in my life, as a child, and no power over my own life. No matter what the situation or argument, I had three strikes against me from the start. I was a child, girl, and a bastard. (All of myContinue reading “Don’t talk down to kids”
What I learned from Kitchen Nightmares, Part Two
On Friday, I started sharing with you the lessons I’ve learned from watching Gordon Ramsey’s Kitchen Nightmares. It turns out that I learned more than I realized, and the post spanned way out of control for a blog post. So here then is part two of what I learned from Kitchen Nightmares. Part two focusesContinue reading “What I learned from Kitchen Nightmares, Part Two”
What I learned from Kitchen Nightmares, Part One
Okay, normally I don’t love reality tv. In fact, I really hate reality tv. Like, all of it. Except for this one exception. I really love Gordon Ramsey’s Kitchen Nightmares. Yes, I know. The show is overly dramatized, and parades some of the worst instincts humanity has to offer. What can I say, it’s aContinue reading “What I learned from Kitchen Nightmares, Part One”
A bonus post about my recent trip to DC
My family and I went to DC on a school trip. We visited the National Halocaust Museum. I wasn’t expecting this to be a cheerful trip, but it was an important one. If you’ve never gotten a chance to see the museum, I can’t suggest it enough. I’ve known about the Halocaust, of course. IContinue reading “A bonus post about my recent trip to DC”
What makes you shiver?
I’ve been listening to a lot of musicals on Pandora recently while I’m working. If you don’t know what Pandora does, it takes songs, bands, artists or genres you like, and makes a radio station based on them. This lead to a magical collection of Sweeny Todd, Hamilton, Disney, Dear Evan Hanson and lots ofContinue reading “What makes you shiver?”
It’s B2BCycon Weekend!
The B2B Cycon is happening right now and all this weekend. Don’t miss all the fun, geek talk and discount priced books. Here are links to the Cycon events where you can find me. Just Read- Broken Patterns and You Can’t Trust The AI Cover Wars- Go vote for me! Book Expo- Broken Patterns andContinue reading “It’s B2BCycon Weekend!”
What we can learn from the Hamilton Cabinet Battles
Recently I was talking about Hamilton at my day job and mentioned that I’ve been pretty much obsessed with it for about five months. A co-worker jumped right in and said, “No, it’s been way longer than five months.” Okay, I guess I’m starting to get on people’s nerves with this. Don’t worry, I justContinue reading “What we can learn from the Hamilton Cabinet Battles”