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Home & Family, Writing

Just a Hobby?

Several months back, my husband and I agreed that one night each week  I should go out and do something for me. As in, without the kids. Now, I’m pretty sure what my husband had in mind was that I’d go out with some friends.  Maybe even make more friends.  Instead, I got all wide-eyed […]

Home & Family, Writing

New School Year Resolutions

  I tend to make resolutions three times a year at transitions in my life: the New Year, the start of summer, and the start of the school year.  They usually revolve around home management with the occasional weight loss goal thrown in if I’m really feeling ambitious. Today is the first day of school for my

Writing

Road Trip Wednesday: What’s Your Novel’s Love List?

Every Wednesday, YA Highway asks a writing- or reading-related question. This Week’s Topic is: Inspired byStephanie Perkins’ post on Natalie Whipple’s blog, what is your novel’s “Love List”? I started writing a list of words that make me excited about writing my story (Working Title, Brotherly Love).  You’ll notice not all of them are positive words.

Writing

I DID IT!

Yes, I did just shout that. A couple weeks ago, I mentioned Candace Haven’s Fast Draft class.  Well, I did sign up for it, figuring at worst case it’d be a $20 donation to the instructor.  That’s so cheap for a writing class; it was worth the risk. I’m so glad I did. Because… (can I shout

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