My 2017 in Review—and Goals for 2018

My 2017 in Review—and Goals for 2018

Hello, bookish friends! Boy, I don’t know about you, but 2017 was jam-packed for me. There were some days when it all felt overwhelming: the days when the sad news headlines just kept coming, or when family issues got so tangled up it was clear that we were going to have to Sit Down and …

Wildheart Playlist, Part 1

Wildheart Playlist, Part 1

Hello, bookish friends! A reader asked whether I have certain music that I like to listen to while I write. I actually have a lot of trouble writing and listening to music at the same time (listening and painting at the same time seem to be OK, though). Does anyone else have this problem? At …

“I’m not going to make it!”

“I’m not going to make it!”

Somehow — SOMEHOW — November is over. Thanksgiving was last week here in the States, and my mental calendar gears have clanked from “almost Thanksgiving” over to “almost Christmas”. This time of year always looks so good on blogs, too. All golden lights and hot drinks—it’s easy to get totally run over by the actual, …

Taking Care of Your Magical Hands

A few years ago, my favorite writing method was to type for several hours at a time while sitting cross-legged on my bed with a laptop. Turns out that’s really not…how does one say…ergonomic? I ended up with aching wrists and a lecture from my physical therapist sister to TAKE BREAKS WHILE TYPING! (And also …

Reblog if you love to write.

almost-exciting: Whether it be fanfiction, original stories, drabbles, songs, poems, books, or anything that has to do with creative words, then reblog. Let’s gather all the writers of Tumblr together. Yes! I am madly in love with words, and I don’t see the affair ending anytime soon! 😀