Award season is here! And for the first time ever I was determined to see ALL the Oscar nominees for Best Picture. I’m proud to say: mission accomplished. There were some amazing films this past year, the theme seemingly being biopics, and tons of noteworthy performances (especially in the Best Actor category, IMHO). Here’s my […]
My obsession with Serial started on a road trip. John and I blasted through 9 episodes (that’s right, 9!) while driving through eastern Colorado and into picturesque Kansas. It was the perfect setting. Honestly, I was apprehensive about Serial. Even though I’d had it recommended to me by very trustworthy people, I’m just not that great […]
I found Rory’s Story Cubes in the Calico Cat Toy Shoppe on Bainbridge Island. I first picked them up because the name Rory reminded me of Gilmore Girls, and Gilmore Girls makes me happy. I’ve since found that these Story Cubes are *perfect* for days when my imagination needs a boost. Today was such a […]
I was lucky enough to get a ticket to see Veronica Roth and Margaret Stohl speak at the Tattered Cover in Denver last week. To be honest, I didn’t see them so much as listen to them as my seat was in the nosebleed section, approximately a football field away from the front. Nonetheless, it was so […]
For the third and final post in my character building series, it’s time to get up close and personal with villains. But not too close because, well, they’re dangerous. I want to find out what makes these wily adversaries tick. What is it that makes us love to hate them, invokes nightmares, and challenges us […]
“I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things, Sam.” ~ The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien Nothing says Independence Day like fireworks and sparklers, which is why this week’s post is on sidekicks. There’s a connection there…somewhere. Maybe. Moving on. While main characters (see last week’s […]
I recently finished a draft of Helluva Monday *throws confetti* and am now forcing myself to take a break before diving back into revisions. As a distraction, I’ve been brainstorming/outlining a shiny new project, and musing on characters. Note: I’m limiting this post to strong lead characters and will investigate sidekicks and villains in future […]
I believe everyone has a story. A story that you’re proud of or that says something about who you are. It might be a story of adventure, of pushing yourself to your physical or emotional limits, or it could be a simple story of finding beauty somewhere unexpected. I thought I’d share one of my […]