I have just learned to do something I find quite enjoyable: Photoshop. Really, alternating pictures to make a new picture is awesome! Already, I have made covers for my NaNoWriMo projects* and a few for other writers on Figment.com. I have to say, I have become quite the professional about it. This is great because… Continue reading Photoshop and Covers
It was his father’s idea to practice the knots and, for a fisherman’s son, his knots didn’t cut it for the nautical life. His hands ached as he twisted the rope and tucked one end into another, trying to make the ever difficult Monkey’s Fist Knot. Satisfied that he may have at least made some… Continue reading GRAVEYARD SHIFT CHAPTER TWO: THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM
Yep, that's right, I am going to be a Camp NaNoWriMo participant for both months of 2012. That is June and August. For June, I will be writing the first book in a young adult paranormal trilogy I've been thinking about writing for a while now. I already have the plans. All I need is… Continue reading Camp NaNoWriMo
Today is one of the best days of my life! I was kissing my little Bug and making the "mwah" sounds. He smiled, and giggled at me. Then, to my greatest surprise and joy, he leaned against my cheek and kissed me with an open mouth. It wasn't the typical hurried rooting. In fact, he… Continue reading Proud Mommy Moment!
When Wendy Everly was six years old, her mother was convinced she was a monster and tried to kill her. Eleven years later, Wendy discovers her mother might have been right. She’s not the person she’s always believed herself to be, and her whole life begins to unravel—all because of Finn Holmes. Finn is a… Continue reading Book Seven of 2012: SWITCHED
*** AUTHOR'S NOTE: Here it is, the first chapter of the monthly book! Read and be merry. It is going to be written in first and third person limited. If you have any critiques or thoughts about it, please be constructive. This is my first attempt at keeping a large project going and my first… Continue reading GRAVEYARD SHIFT: Chapter One
In a previous blog I mentioned that I LOVE Victorian literature and I was inspired to write like the Victorian author. I said before that I will write a chapter a month and post it online. This way, people can read my fiction and I can write. I've come to the realization that it's readers… Continue reading My Monthly Book
It had came to my attention that a new interactive book is in the works right now. It's about Sherlock Holmes and incorporates other Victorian literature and steampunk technology. I am a BIG fan of this and decided to back the project via kickstarter. Below is the site about the project: SHERLOCK HOLMES: LEGACY OF… Continue reading Steampunk Sherlock Holmes
I never really saw myself as a mommy until Joseph was born. It's weird how a little person can change your life around. In my case, it's better than before I was a mom. I am less stressful, less lazy, and less depressed. I can't afford to go in a rut. It's a great feeling… Continue reading A Day in the Life of a Mom
Braden was born with witch eyes: the ability to see the world as it truly is: a blinding explosion of memories, darkness, and magic. The power enables Braden to see through spells and lies, but at the cost of horrible pain. After a terrifying vision reveals imminent danger for the uncle who raised and instructed… Continue reading Book Six of 2012: WITCH EYES
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