This was my Writing Life before I had a baby. BEHOLD.
A DAY IN THE WRITING LIFE OF COURTNEY, back when I still had a daily Writing Life. Enjoy, mourn, and rejoice with me, O thou hapless, lovely reader.
Apparently, I’m not a real writer. And I’m guessing you’re not, either.
Some lady called me a “hobbyist writer.” I have a few things to say about that.
ANNOUNCING: #Specfic #Horror #SF Short Stories Wanted!
Best-selling Far From Home Series author Tony Healey has put out a call for short stories. He’s publishing an anthology for charity in November and is taking submissions in speculative fiction, horror, and sci-fi. Here are the details from Tony himself: TITLE: TO BE DECIDED AGENDA: Charity anthology of Speculative / Horror / SF short …
Three Poetry Faves: Existentialist Slithy Flues
Today I bring you three of my favorite short poems by other people. One is silly, one is thought-provoking, and one means whatever you want it to. Enjoy.
You know what happens when you assume, right? (Hint: ass-u-me.)
This is a post about how I made an ass of myself. And nobody knew about it but me. So no one would ever have had to know. Except that I’m putting it on the internet….
Depression and Creativity
The Depression Part I’ve felt depressed lately. Sad. Lethargic. Numb. Angry. Frustrated. Disinterested. Dark view of life. No hope. Blech. I’ve blogged about depression before. And I’ve blogged about one of the main triggers of depression for me: not exercising my creativity. When I realized that I was depressed, I said to several people who …
Vampires and Batman
Sometimes my husband thinks I’m completely insane. I just know it. In his defense, the thought is probably justified.
Video: The One Where I Sing a Song About Giraffes
I made up a song for my daughter about giraffes. And for some reason, I thought it would be a good idea to video myself singing it. So here ya go.
Childhood Memory: Galaxy Express 999
Do you remember the anime movie Galaxy Express 999? Today I’m pondering the magic of childhood and trying to hold on to it. What’s a favorite childhood memory you don’t want to ruin by revisiting it?
#Amwriting Your First Draft: The Editwock Will Steal Your Soul
Behold! Advice on getting to the end of your novel’s first draft. It involves avoiding fell beasts. Come and see!