Taking the next step I’ve been invited to join a writing group and I’m both excited and scared. I’ve technically been part of a writing group for years, but we’re…
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Goals that conflict with each other For most of my adult life I have had two major goals: 1, get down to and maintain a healthy weight and 2, become…
People judge books by their covers As a Librarian, I stare at hundreds of book covers a day, not only in our collection but in book review journals, online reviews,…
Hybrid writers, the writing business and my own plans I just read an article in Writer’s Digest (2/2014) by Chuck Wendig about “hybrid publishing”. This is where an author pursues…
Home-made felt gifts I had a blast making things after reading the book “Big Little Felt Universe” by Jeanette Lin. I made a hammer and a slice of cake from…
“Life moves pretty fast. You don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris Beuler Solstice candle tradition It sometimes takes losing something to…
I’ve participated in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) for many years, and this year my daughter is joining in with the young writers program. Classrooms and individuals can sign up…
Fun Sci-fi party ideas My friends put together a fun Sci-fi themed Halloween party. (Thanks for letting me share the ideas!) They put a lot of work and creativity into…
Home-made skeleton costume Materials: glow-in-the-dark fabric paint (optional) black thermal underwear your child’s size sheets of white felt- (I used 5) needle and thread, pins For mask- white flannel, a…
NY Comic Con Vs. Dragoncon I attended NY Comic Con this Friday and Saturday. I had a great time and I recommend going if you have the means. That being…