Dragon Vs. Turkey, Death by Hamster, and Writing Advice
This post heralds my return to blogging after a month-long hiatus. Also, hamster make-outs, scrambled felines, and writing advice.
On Westboro Baptist Church
A brief dialogue concerning Westboro Baptist Church.
I worm in the ocean with sharp teeth.
Worms, oceans, and sharp teeth. I don’t know why.
Here’s a poem about sacrifice, depression, and empathy. I think.
In celebration of National Poetry Month — which is NOW, if you must know — fabulous Edinatrix Laurie Laliberte is hosting a Poetry Slam on her blog. Today, she happens to be featuring a poem by Yours Writerly…..
The One Where You Get to Be Pygmalion
My weekly article for UnstressedSyllables.com is up, and it’s all about figuring out the Ideal Reader for your story: who she is, why she is, and how she’s absolutely vital to your writing process. Also, a brief discourse on the pitfalls of writing outside the home. Come and see!
Witch Doctors, Jesus Christ, and the Harlem Globetrotters
Hile, you lovely people! With no more preamble than what you’re reading RIGHT THIS INSTANT, here’s a quick run-down of Courtney’s Recent Life (includes painting, witch doctors, and the Harlem Globetrotters)….
The one where I’m Sigourney Weaver. No, really.
As I mentioned last week, my brain is rather thoroughly occupied with keeping the small human alive and healthy and content (actually, I used the word “happy,” but I think I really meant “content,” and no, I don’t think the two are interchangeable, but that’s another story and shall be told another time), so The …
Frying Up Some Mock Turtle, and Other Shenanigans
Here’s why I haven’t been writing lately. And here’s what I’ve written lately. Don’t worry if this elicits some cognitive dissonance; they tell me that chocolate cures it.
Should a Novel Have a Prologue?
Today on Unstressed Syllables, whether or not writers should start off their novels with a prologue. I bet you lovely people have some opinions on that…. ; )