Death and Mayhem: How To Kill Off a Character
Hey, writer friends! Wanna kill off one of your characters? I’m murdering one of mine, and today I’m sharing with you how you can do it, too!
Vorpal Unicorn Morphing Powers and an Ode to Vacuum Cleaners
Via Google Analytics, I get to see which Google searches lead visitors to my blog. Here are a few of my recent favorite keywords…along with an original poem about my vacuum cleaner….
TEDTalks and Learning Through Doodling
Anybody else out there a compulsive doodler? Me, I can’t listen well without a pen in my hand. Here’s a great video on learning through doodling, as well as some shots of my own random doodles!
An Extremely Brief History of How I Got Gotten
Once upon a time, busyness and pregnancy exhaustion got me today…..
The Realities of the Zombie Apocalypse
In this episode of Courtney’s Brain Does Odd Things, I discuss with the husband what we’re really going to miss after the zombie apocalypse.
Glances That Fall Like Sunshine
Today I’m showcasing two poems that speak to me in regard to spreading joy and light throughout the world around me instead of spreading negativity and darkness. These are not soundbytes, flippant remarks, or 140-character snippets….
On Sarcasm: How Much Flesh Will You Eat?
As time goes on, I watch the attitude of the masses with growing concern. When did pithiest and snarkiest and most cynical become the ideal to which we should all aspire? It seems like if you don’t infuse your every word with the utmost of sarcasm, then you’re not worth listening to….
Your Perusing Pleasure: #BEDAug the 1st!
For your perusing pleasure, today I offer a two-fold announcement: my latest writing project and the publication of my latest (sci-fi, “kissing book”) short story!
Your Blog Is a Big, Friendly Dog
In August, I shall attempt to blog every day. Because I am a crazy person. Come find out what led to this momentous decision!
Today’s LOL at Myself
Sometimes, my errors make me laugh at myself. Sometimes, my friends help. : )