The Bottlery & The Buttery
The Internet has certainly made finding information so much easier than when I first began writing. I used to have piles and piles of research books, but now I tend to search online for topics I’m researching. Not all fantasy Read More…
2014…such lofty goals I have!
I don’t believe in New Year’s Resolutions. Neither does science for that matter! There are a few things you can do to succeed at your resolutions, but I prefer to set goals. The difference in setting goals is that I Read More…
A Review of Divergent
I just finished reading Divergent (Divergent Series) by Veronica Roth. For me, the pacing of this story is excellent! Similar to the Hunger Games in that ‘edge of your seat’ feel. While I enjoyed the read, I felt like the Read More…
Holiday Antics… = Joy?
I had an amazing birthday. We went to see the new Hobbit movie, had amazing cake at Bakery Nouveau, and then went to the always wonderful Cafe Mox / Card Kingdom for dinner and to play The Stars are Right, Read More…
Another year older…
So today, I’m another year older–36 in fact, which feels like 35 did, and 34, and even 33. I’ve never cared too much about age, but turning 36 does make me think about my writing and writing goals. This week, Read More…
Gone Girl
I am not finished with it yet, but at the moment, I’m in the middle of reading Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. So far this book does an excellent job of increasing the level of suspense as I read, and Read More…
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving has quite the bloody history behind it, as do most holidays (I’m looking at you Columbus Day), but for me–I would prefer to honor the Native Americans by spending time with my friends and family. By being thankful for Read More…
What are your top 5 favorite books of all time?
Out of all the books in the world, from all of history, what are your top five favorite books? Here are mine (edited on 7/5/2024 to remove a few problematic authors): #1: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas This is Read More…
Facts about Ravens (and a promise!)
I’m supposed to be posting an excerpt today, but the upper respiratory infection I have kicked my butt this week. I’ll post it on Monday, and in the meantime, I’ll leave you with an awesome article that promises 10 Fascinating Read More…
What do you do?
Whatever it is that you do, when did you first know that you wanted to do it? For example, how did I first know I wanted to write? My grandmother bought a book for me when I was four–one of Read More…
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