Last week I finished The Book Thief, spending longer and longer periods with its pages in each reading. It was one book in a very long time that I’ve wanted to skip forward to the end to find out what happened to the characters, those whose futures were not hinted…
Writing a novel in 30 days is work. Writing a novel – period – is work. But while it can be challenging, it can also be extremely fun and rewarding. I have had days this month where I think “how can I possibly write an additional 1,000 words today?” That’s…
Saturday night I ventured to the Main Street Garden (a new-to-me park I’d not yet visited) for the Dallas tree lighting event. How fun! I’m glad I found out about it and made the trek on the rail downtown for it. And the park was beautiful, not to mention that…
I love airports. I realize that may be a strong statement, and there are definitely horrific travel stories filled with canceled flights, lost luggage, lines that stretch into eternity (and I’ve had a few hiccups along the way), but I still love airports. I love planes. I love the idea…
“By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes.” – Shakespeare Macbeth (4.1)
I’ve decided to partake in National Novel Writing Month again. What I think is great about National Novel Writing Month is an excuse to take a break and play around with an idea. Since I’m working hard to get 50,000 words in, it really forces me to be creative in…