Still Taking in Oxygen
I’m just popping my head in here to proclaim myself still alive (I blog, therefore I am?) Work. It is all work’s fault. And I’m talking about the day job work, not the writing work. I do both, and I … Continue reading →
Shameless: Why I Love My Women
No, this isn’t a ménage post. Sorry to disappoint. I just completed the first round of edits on the second novella in my series. When I hit “save,” I had a revelation. I love my female characters. Now don’t get … Continue reading →
The Internet is Stupid: RT vs. AWP
This year, I had the great opportunity to attend the AWP convention (which I blogged about in March) and the RT (Romantic Times) Booklovers Convention since they were both held here in Chicago. I was only able to go for one … Continue reading →
The Point of a Conversation
I have finally returned to working on a WIP (novella #2 in my series) and one thing that struck me as I puzzle my way through a dinner date between two characters is how important conversations are. My novella series is a … Continue reading →
Yes, Please: Craig David
I have decided to begin a new series of posts called “Yes, Please.” This series is devoted to expressing my appreciation for certain gentlemen. There is only one criteria for the men I am paying homage to–upon seeing them, I … Continue reading →
Letting Your Fingers Do the Walking
I know that I’m terribly late on my blogging, but life has been getting in the way. I’m currently neck-deep in edits, busy with the day job, and still chasing the kid around, but I did want to take … Continue reading →
We Are Not Animals. Don’t Growl At Women.
Today was a beautiful day. The sun was shining, and the temperature reached 75 degrees. In Chicago, the hint of spring after months of oppressive cold means that people rush out in full force to enjoy the weather. Spirits are … Continue reading →
Playwright Spotlight: Tony Kushner
This past week, I received a postcard in the mail advertising a production of Angels in America at the Court Theatre. They are doing both parts one and two in an all-night extravaganza! Now while Part Two is just ok, … Continue reading →
So, I’m . . . Like . . . Part Mexican
Recently, I attended the AWP conference, and during one of the shuttle rides between hotels, I caught a snippet of a conversation happening in the seats behind me. It was clear that the young lady and the young man were MFA students, … Continue reading →
AWP 2012 as Performance
So this year, I attended the Association of Writers & Writing Programs Conference (AWP). This was my first year in attendance. For those who don’t know, AWP is an academic conference for serious academics who do serious, academic stuff like … Continue reading →