As some of you may or may not know, I’ve had some issues with chronic migraines that FINALLY seem to be resolving. (The short version: have had migraines since I was 18. Went from 0-3 migraines a month to 12-15, suddenly and without warning. After 13 months, have managed to get my migraines back down […]
One of the pieces of advice that I’ve heard over the years is “Trust the Process.” For me, that also means, “Trust writer brain. She knows what she’s doing.” I still fight with her occasionally when I’m creating and putting a lot of new words down on a page. I don’t know why. She’s always
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Spent the weekend at WorldCon in Kansas City, MO. Saw lots of old friends, made some new ones. Networked a little, possibly picked up a little business. (BUSINESS PLUG: Next cover workshop starts September 7th: http://www.KRPWorkshops.com) Though my doctor tells me that according to my blood work, I’ve been getting younger every year for the
WOOO and HOOO! I’m in a new bundle! The OUT OF THIS WORLD bundle. Explore the future and the universe with this exciting bundle of science fiction & fantasy short stories, novellas, and novels. Discover how people will survive, and thrive, as they encounter challenges in outer space or deal with struggles here on Earth.
And the writer is BUSY!!! Honestly, I don’t think this is unusual for me. Summers are generally very busy for me. Partly that’s because of the vacation rental. I have lots of yard maintenance that I do during the summers, in part, because of the vacation rental. I want my guests to think I have
In just a few weeks, starting July 13th, I’m offering a workshop in how to do your own covers. Creating professional looking covers that will make a reader want to pick up your book is one of the most important skills that an indie-writer/publisher can learn. Though every genre has its own specifics, there are some general
This week, I finally hit my weight goal. This post is going to be about weight and dieting, etc. Read (or don’t!) with your own self care in mind. I was skinny as a kid. Doctors constantly told me to gain weight. I believe I didn’t reach a healthy weight until I was in my
I have been trying to post more regularly. Some weeks I manage it. Other weeks I’m not as successful. This week, I don’t have as much news. Just bits and pieces, really. Point #1: the 2016 Write Stuff bundle is ending this week. If you haven’t picked up your copy of this great collection of
This morning, finished the first draft of Spoiled Harvest!!!!! This is the third book in The Cassie Stories. I’m going to give it a month’s rest, look it over one last time, then send it to first readers. Currently, I’m planning on an October publishing date. I’m currently cat sitting in Lincoln City. Here’s a shot
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Let me show it to you! WARNING: Picture heavy post ahead. It’s spring in Seattle, and my lovely golden-and-pink-chain tree out front is blooming. Here’s a close up of some of the pink blossoms. Now, I had believed that perhaps this tree was a normal conglomeration of some sort. That the golden-chain had been grafted
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