Eleven years ago, I got a new phone number. And for the first time, I truly understood what Ellis was singing about in her song GeorgeAnne. Now, if you’ve never had the pleasure of attending an Ellis gig – you need to if you ever get the chance. Especially if you love stories. My favoriteContinue reading “The Surprisingly-Ongoing Saga of Eric”
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He’s Here. He’s There. He was in Chicago.
When I first heard about Ted Lasso, I had no interest in watching it because I don’t really have an interest in soccer (a.k.a. football). We didn’t have the option to play it where I grew up (tiny town, minimal extra-curricular activities – so small my school had to join with another just to haveContinue reading “He’s Here. He’s There. He was in Chicago.”
Research: Murder Mystery Style
When I made the decision to pursue writing my murder mystery story I’d been kicking around for a few years, I knew that I wanted to take the time to make sure everything was written correctly. I’ve spent so many hours watching detective procedurals on TV, but I’ve also heard about instances were said showsContinue reading “Research: Murder Mystery Style”
Research: Superhero Style
I love research. I love diving down a rabbit hole of information in search of that one specific detail I need. I could spend an entire day doing nothing but research and go to bed happy. (Of course, the need for a roof over my head and food on my table means my attention isContinue reading “Research: Superhero Style”
(A Lack of) New Years’ Resolutions
I very rarely make resolutions mostly because I don’t view Jan 1 as a fresh start – it’s just the next day on the calendar to me. I am a goal setter – I just don’t typically wait for the ‘new year’ to start them. There are a few exceptions. One year, I decided IContinue reading “(A Lack of) New Years’ Resolutions”
Goode versus Melville: Editing
Back in September, I received the edits back from my editor, Elizabeth Buege (who is fantastic!), for GvM. The semester had started, though, and it took me a bit before I was able to start working on it. Knowing my emotions for this process, I did read over the editor letter right away, so IContinue reading “Goode versus Melville: Editing”
Books to Be Buried With, Part Two
Here are the answers to the second six questions Goldstein asks on his podcast. To read the first six, see last week’s post. What is the sexiest book? — I guess I would have to say Bittersweet by Lavyrle Spencer. My mother gave it to me read when I was eleven years old because itContinue reading “Books to Be Buried With, Part Two”
Books to Be Buried With, Part One
Previously, I’ve answered the questions Brett Goldstein poses on his podcast Films to Be Buried With. First, I kept to the premise – movies. Then I answered the questions about TV shows. This time, my answers will all be books. What was the first-ever book you read? — I don’t know the answer for sure,Continue reading “Books to Be Buried With, Part One”
GvM – What’s in a name?
For the first time probably ever (at least that I can remember), I had the title first – Goode versus Melville. It would be a superhero story about warring families – heroes versus villains. Get it? (Hey, it’s my first attempt at a pun. All the other puns in the story came from my punnyContinue reading “GvM – What’s in a name?”
The Bookworm Pills
The image below came through my Instagram feed recently, and it caught my attention as a fun writing/reading question. Often, my writing buddy and I talk about our characters as though they are living, breathing people – when you put so much time and energy into something, someone, it’s hard to think of them asContinue reading “The Bookworm Pills”
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