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Portrait of a Book Addiction
I have a problem. It’s not uncommon for me to have several books going at one time. Maybe a few nonfiction or writing craft books, a Kindle book, a 3M Cloud Reader book from the library, a paperback or two. … Continue reading
Post-Mortem: Book Reviews
A little warning: if you’re extremely squeamish or rabidly pro-animal-rights, the first paragraph or so may offend. When I was in graduate school, I killed a lot of mice. Like, hundreds, if not thousands. At the time it didn’t bother … Continue reading
Of Rakes, Rogues and Romance
Today was release day for three of my favorite historical romance authors. I began writing about them and it got me thinking about why I love them so much. I think my first historical romance was one of the old “bodice-rippers”, … Continue reading
Finally, a Light
My children have been asking me for weeks, “When is spring coming?” And every week, I’ve said, “It has to be soon.” And crossed my fingers, and hoped. But last night, once again, the temperature went down to near zero. … Continue reading
Where is My Jet Pack?
One of my more recent role acquisitions has been that of Brownie co-leader. My daughter was in Daisies last year and has graduated to Brownies, and I love that I’m able to be a part of it. Last year and … Continue reading
On the Subject of Shame
Frankly, I’m sick of hearing about shame. Slut-shaming. Fat-shaming. Poor-shaming. And I’m tired of feeling shame, and its partner, guilt. So when I saw a friend of mine mention she was giving up shame for Lent, I thought, “What a … Continue reading
My Avon Addiction
It’s not what you think. Or what my UPS guy thought as he delivered shiny pink packages to me every month, to the “Avon Addict” at my address. About two years ago, in the midst of my historical romance/Julia Quinn/Eloisa … Continue reading
Things That Keep Me Awake At Night: Mice.
We live in a very old house. I love it. Well, most of it. I don’t love its lack of a garage, though I was moved to look beyond that when I entered and beheld the gleaming carved oak banister … Continue reading
NaNoWriMo Week 1 Check-In
Let’s just say…it’s going. I was doing so well, words just pouring from my fingers, then it happened: I began to question my plot. My premise. My characters. And the characters stopped doing things. I found myself writing a scene … Continue reading
What a Difference a Year Makes
One year ago, I had yet to write a word. I had a conversation with my mother about a certain trilogy that had taken the world by storm. I won’t name it, because the reason we were discussing it was … Continue reading
Inane Prattle 