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Coffees, Words, and Update #16
Where to start? I’ve been so busy with writing events this week that I haven’t had much time left to blog, especially when trying to fit in my 1,000 words a day of drafting and some rewriting. I’m currently running right on target and I’m going to have to try to fit in a marathon… Read more
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Some Thoughts on Pollution
This is more of a photo-essay than anything. And it’s a bit off-topic considering I usually talk about books and coffee and my love of books and coffee. But sometimes there are other things that I think about. On one of the days I was in Mexico, I went for a two hour walk up… Read more
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Weekly Writing Prompt
Have your character describe this scene. Then have your character sit down and transition into their thoughts about how they feel. Write for ten minutes. Read more
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What I’m Reading: As I Darken by Kiersten White
One of the books I fininshed reading while on vacation was As I Darken by Kiersten White. This is an ‘alternate’ history, taking place during the time of the Ottoman Empire and Mehmed the II. The ‘alternate’ comes from the fact that White has made Vlad the Impaler a girl. This bring such an interesting… Read more
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Back From the Beach and Other Things…
I have to say, Mexico in January was a great place to be. Now I’m back in the snow, though the temperatures have been surprisingly pleasant. I was happy to learn that it was -40 C while I was away, plus there was a blizzard. I’m glad I got to spend time on the beach… Read more
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365K Words In a Year Update #14
Well, soon I will be sitting on a hot beach reading and writing away. I’m looking forward to my vacation, and will be taking a short break from blogging to enjoy myself. Don’t worry, I’ll be back for the second half of a January, and I’ll report on my word count then. So far, I’m… Read more
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