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How I Made NaNoWriMo Even Harder
Today marks the start of NaNoWriMo, a.k.a., National Novel Writing Month. It lasts through the month of November and the challenge is to write a whole novel, 50,000 words (or ~190 pages, double-spaced) in 30 days. Sounds crazy, right? It is. But it’s also one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had. I participated […]
Favorite Halloween Books, Movies, and Video Games
I love Halloween. The costumes that show the hottest trends of the year (What’ll it be this year? Duck Dynasty, Sharknado, zombies??), the spicy smell of leaves mixed with artificial sugar, and the stories. Here are my favorite All Hallow’s Eve books, movies, and video games: Books Favorite: Dracula by Bram Stoker. Not only is this […]
Treat. Yo. Self.
Seriously, Parks and Rec is amazing. One of the most brilliant episodes is called Pawnee Rangers and, yes, that’s partly for introducing me to the concept of Treat Yo Self. The idea that one day a year you get to spoil yourself, to do whatever it is that makes you smile (really, this should probably […]
What I Learned About the Casey Anthony Trial, a.k.a. My First Mystery Writers Meeting
I attended my first RMMWA (Rocky Mountain Mystery Writers of America) meeting on Thursday. There was camaraderie, a themed cake (which was as delicious as it was fun), and a guest speaker. The speaker was Dr. Jane Bock, a forensic botanist who was an expert witness on the Casey Anthony Trial. Dr. Bock was involved […]
Book and Food Pairings
I love pairing recipes with books and now that it’s autumn, tis the season for baking, crockpots, and football. Here are my top favorite book and food pairings, as well as a little wish for what my book’s will be. Pride and Prejudice Sweet Fruit Scones: Confession, I’ve been to Bath but instead of touring the […]