What are things you look for in a fantasy novel? What sweeps you off your feet and transports you to another time and place where anything is possible? Is it a beautiful cover? Lush descriptions? Intelligent prose? Witty banter? Romance? Adventure? Then I have just the novel for you. The fate of Plenilune hangs on …
My mom has always said that my room is the one place I never have trouble keeping clean. It’s part of a mindset that I haven’t quite learned to share with the rest of the house – that this place is mine. It’s special. It’s where I live, and therefore I keep it in a …
A friend sent me a .gif of Jack Sparrow saying that line. I replied quickly with, ‘my life,’ and laughed. Then I thought about it. It’s not unusual for me to feel as if I am completely contented and happy, but also as if I’m the only one who feels that way. In some ways, I …
//we shall have a magnificent garden party, and you are not invited Read More »
I’m single. I’ve never dated, courted, or whatever you want to call it. It isn’t because I have something against guys – some of my best friends are guys. It just hasn’t ever happened. And I never really cared much until about a year ago, when some kind of rose-colored lightning struck and the majority …
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The indomitable Sky, Cait & Co have come up with a new blog meme perfect for pre-NaNo preparation, and I’m excited to give you a deeper look into my 2014 novel, Acceso. 1. What came first: characters or plot idea? Are you a plotter or a pantser? Most of my novels begin with a character. …
Lip colors are fun. Sure, many of them don’t exactly look natural, but there’s no denying that lips are an important part of your face – and they’re fun to color up! The right color can make your whole look pop, or give it dramatic elegance, or a subtle sheen. Lips are an important part …
‘Tis the season for family getaways, and this time our trip took us through Savannah to Hilton Head. We spent a day in Savannah and had a brilliant time in spite of the heat + humidity combination that quickly caused my straightened hair to wave up. The cities I’ve fallen in love with in my …
This is going to be my sixth year doing NaNo, and I’ve helped nudge quite a few victims – er, friends – into doing it with me, for the first time. This is great. Except I’m expected to give veteran advice. I did this last year, but I’ve decided the ‘Nano Newbies Preparation List’ – …
She hasn’t spoken to me in eight days. There have been lapses before; I mean, this isn’t the first time. Sometimes she’s gone for three or four days without so much as a brushing glance. But this…this feels different. There was that time in middle school where she decided she was too cool for me. …
It’s the first day of October. I always find that more monumental than the first day of autumn, usually, because things don’t really start to feel autumnal until October. Even the word ‘October’ sounds crisp and cold and orange, like a pumpkin or apple cider or the crunch of leaves under your feet. Do you …