There are still too many projects but not enough time, but I'm beginning to think this is just the way of things as you get older. There are always so many things you want to do, but for some reason there's just not enough time and/or energy to get to them. Right now I'm still … Continue reading Working in the Nooks and Crannies
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Making an Author’s Disaster Recovery Plan
One of the constants of my life has been a distinct lack of consistency. I'll start many projects with the firm belief that I've cracked whatever problem has prevented me from seeing something through to completion in the past, lay it all out so that I see the path to victory before me, make a … Continue reading Making an Author’s Disaster Recovery Plan
Friday Fiction: When the Whales Rose
(This is the result of a writing exercise suggested by my dear husband. So if it's weird, blame him! Please, let me know what you think of it in the comments.)I wiggled a little before I sat down on the comfortable, warm thatch of straw I had so meticulously placed on the sand. It was … Continue reading Friday Fiction: When the Whales Rose
It’s the End of Summer, Start Falling
The summer of 2014 was a pretty crazy one for me! Most of it has been structured around Ryan's trip to Clarion, the associated Write-A-Thon and all of the lessons I've learned since then. It turns out I needed to take a bit of a break from writing after that, just to process what I … Continue reading It’s the End of Summer, Start Falling
What I Learned from the 2014 Clarion Write-A-Thon
What did I learn after writing 50,000 words in six weeks for charity? Well, I'll tell you...
Pinpoint: Clarion Write-a-Thon, Week 3
The Clarion Write-a-Thon is a little over halfway done, and I have good news and bad news. The good news is that I've hit my $500 fundraising goal! Thank you SO much to everyone who's donated amounts small and large. I am beyond appreciative for your consideration and generosity. I know that there are any … Continue reading Pinpoint: Clarion Write-a-Thon, Week 3
Bringing Up The Rear: Clarion Week 3
We're at the beginning of Week 3 in the Clarion Write-a-Thon, and so far I've finished just one short story. I'm very nearly at the end of my second -- which is a bit of fluff that I'm planning to "publish" on Weasyl and SoFurry. I won't spend too much time describing it, but let's … Continue reading Bringing Up The Rear: Clarion Week 3
Clarion Write-a-Thon Week 2
It has been but a week since my dear husband has left me to join the crucible that is the Clarion Workshop. He's been having a series of mind-blowing experiences, one a day nearly, and I'm so excited for him and a little afraid, like watching your child go off to college for the first … Continue reading Clarion Write-a-Thon Week 2
Friday Fiction: Urban Blight
(This is a short story that I'm writing for the Clarion Write-a-Thon, inspired by the short story "Removal Order" by Tananarive Due. I had never seen someone tackle the idea of an apocalyptic scenario from the perspective of an inner-city character, and the prospect is really exciting to me. You see apocalyptic stories from the … Continue reading Friday Fiction: Urban Blight
Personal: Out of the Hole
The past few weeks have been incredibly busy, and it's been all that I can do to keep up with the crush of work and things coming down the pike. In so many ways, I feel like I've been doing that "I Love Lucy" sketch where she's doing whatever she can to just get rid … Continue reading Personal: Out of the Hole
From the Desk of Jakebe T. Rabbit 