I completed the read through for Threads & Ties today. I’ve marked several sections where I can either reduce words or can convey the same idea in a more active way. I’ll deal with them during rewrite. Most of the last part that I thought was crap looks like it … Continue reading →
I’m nearly finished reading through the draft of s Threads & Ties to refresh my memory about where I was in the writing. I’ve written some margin comments, but overall, I’m pleased with where it is. I know how it ends. I’m in the middle. As usual, I need to … Continue reading →
whatever I am this week. Had a great couple days at home. Hubby doesn’t like me to say much about that part of our lives, but he was pleased to show off the work he’s been doing since I was last home at Christmas, and he’s been doing wonderful work … Continue reading →
I’ll be more out of touch than usual for a few days. I’ll be back later Wednesday night. I hope you have a great weekend. I’m off to meet Ajax, the new kitten, before he gets big enough to bar me from the house.
Continue reading →The right knee is still giving me problems. I’m not surprised. I’m slated for an MRI first thing in the morning on June 8th. I’m guessing it will confirm Grade IV or V arthritis (to match the left knee). The only suspense I have is whether there is a meniscus … Continue reading →
Squeallllll!! (yes, that’s out of charcter for me, but listen…) My copy of Stuart MacBride’s Dying Light came in the mail today. (If you order via the Amazon link provided, you can get it direct from the UK instead of having to wait for the more expensive American edition to … Continue reading →
A very good weekend. I accomplished all the writing tasks I set out to accomplish. I have a review steeping. I’ll pull it out in a couple days and polish it before sending it off. I finished looking at a friend’s project and sent comments back. Finally, I finished this … Continue reading →
I’ve been following a not so subtle theme in my titles over the several days, but this is the last. Today is celebrated as Memorial Day in most of the United States (not here in Alabama — not officially (trash and recycling is still picked up at the curb), but … Continue reading →
For several months, I’ve been toying with the idea of learning some form of artistic expression. At very odd intervals, I’ll doodle something that really strikes a chord with me, but I don’t have a lot of confidence that I have much artistic talent, yet there’s a family heritage of … Continue reading →
Fifteen reasons to check out Absolute Write on their new host: They’re back on line and getting things reconstituted. Like Forward Motion, they’re geared to helping writers (here’s what they say on the front page: Welcome, writers! If you’re interested in freelance writing, screenwriting, playwriting, writing novels, nonfiction, comic book … Continue reading →