Call Me Crazy…
Day 32 ~ It’s official – this writer has lost what’s left of her ever-lovin’ mind, and at some point, they’re probably gonna have me committed. Most likely sooner than later. In living somewhere between real life and the pages of an ever-growing novel, there is special flavor of crazy that is six steps beyond where normal knocked off and loco kicked in. Because of this, I’ve decided to take the plunge. Why? Read more 
It’s Alive!
Day 31 ~ Heartbroken doesn’t even come close to describing how I felt when I discovered that I would not be able to use the series of photos I found for the cover of my new novel, Elisabeth’s Garden. I had come to love the photos I had chosen and could see the whole series of books’ cover art unfold before my eyes. I even completed the mock-ups and I have to say, they looked pretty darn good. But when I read the fine print, it was like a part of the project died….. Read more
The Monster You Know
Day 30 ~ Boy, Mary Shelley’s Dr. Frankenstein’s got nothin’ on me. Well, he does, actually, but my little monster is not nearly so scary. You know how you carry around those ideas in your head from time to time, wondering what the heck to do with them? What’s it gonna hurt to start writing them down? What have you got to lose? Time? Paper? Then again, you just may be creating a monster… Read more
Knit One, Pearl Two…
Day 29 ~ Hard to believe October is nearly gone. Time moves so fast, and if you aren’t careful, it can slip away with you having nothing to show for it. So it goes with Elisabeth’s Garden. Some days are more productive than others, but at least I’m seeing progress. However, in some respects I am at a difficult point in the process that seems more like work than play….. Read more
Perish the Thought
Day 28 ~ Hard to believe I’ve been on this journey for four weeks now. And while it has been most productive, the lessons I’ve learned and the insights I’ve had about myself along the way have been incredibly valuable. In the end it should make me a better writer. Right now, it’s making me crazy…. Read more
Flying Blind
Day 27 ~ I’ve discovered something new, and I think I like it. I got up late this morning and threw on my glasses and sat down to write. Problem is, my glasses don’t work so well with the laptop, and after a short while, I gave up and just started typing with my eyes closed. In short order, I’d managed to crank out 500 words. What did I write? I have no idea….. Read more
Rising from the Muck
Day 26 ~ Just when I think I’m out of the game, my day surprises me. When I awoke this morning, I wanted nothing more than to just roll over, forget the alarm clock, and go back to sleep. And not get up for several hours. It wasn’t that I hadn’t slept well – I had. It was more that I wanted to avoid what I needed to get done…. Read more
Letters from Home v2.0
Day 25 ~ I hate to admit it, but I’m sucking mud in terms of my daily word count already. This, my dear friends, is why NaNoWriMo would soooo not work for me. I am already the OCD kinda girl that likes to follow the rules, especially the ones I set for myself, and falling behind only serves to frustrate the livin’ be-jibbities outta me. But then again, I’ve learned some helpful stuff along the way….. Read more
Sushi Served Here…Today
Day 24 ~ Like any well seasoned ocean voyager of yore, I have resigned myself to be open to new things in this journey. Today was no different, and I faced down my fear of a strange dish- sushi. Now, to many of you who are a little more cultured and perhaps worldly in your cuisine choices, I’m sure sushi is no big deal. But trust me, for this Albany girl to eat anything beyond my standard meat-and-potatoes regimen, it’s a big deal…. Read more
A Day of Rest
Day 23 ~ And on the seventh day, God rested….. how incredibly wise is that? It’s really hard to do anything well when you are constantly on the go, constantly engaged in work, even if you love your work. And I thoroughly enjoy both my jobs, graphic artist by day, author by night. But sometimes, something’s gotta give…. Read more
