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Fibonacci, Honeybees, and Unique Spins
One of the coolest things about meeting other writers is hearing the variety of backgrounds. Writing is a profession where people come from all different walks of life, adding their own areas of expertise, perspective, and voice into their work. I’ve met chemists, lawyers, professors, etc. who each put their own unique spin on their […]
Noveling Music
Something I’ve learned over this past year of writing full time is that atmosphere is so important for my productivity. A tidy desk, not spotless, surrounded by inspiring artwork. Maple, snoozing in my husband’s office chair, keeping me company indirectly. The willpower to stay off of the interwebs. And of course, music. I love music, and […]
Standout Standalones
I love a good series. Longer story arcs, revisiting favorite characters and worlds, the anticipation for the *next* book… But sometimes I get Series Exhaustion. When this happens, all I want is a standalone novel. A story contained within the pages of a single book. No added expectations, no extra commitments. But so many books these days […]
Book Talk: Doctor Sleep
I finished Doctor Sleep in a whirlwind. I COULD NOT put this book down. It was one of those reads I got so consumed with that I forgot to eat, drink, and sleep because I had to see what happened next. And, you guys, it was seriously brilliant! But when I first started reading it, […]
Half Marathon Epiphanies
I ran the Rock n’ Roll Half Marathon yesterday (and live to tell the tale!), and it was an AWESOME race. I’ve been unofficially training for it since early April when I found myself running a lot to help process through my emotions, something exercise has always helped me with. I slowly built a base […]