Carpe sagmarius! (Seize the summer!) That's been the motto for my writing life. A lot of editing and submitting have come out of it. And it's been worth it. Paradise has been gained! And by that, I mean Viable Paradise XX. Viable Paradise, that one week in October where two dozen hand picked hopefuls gather … Continue reading Paradise Gained
Category: MFA
Taos Toolbox Post-Mortem
My suitcase is unpacked, life is beginning to return to something approaching a normal rhythm, and yet things feel strange. My head is crammed full of new knowledge. If you're serious about writing, I cannot say enough good things about Toolbox. What I took away from Toolbox: 1. Writing is a job, a career, a … Continue reading Taos Toolbox Post-Mortem
Halfway There
First of all, for those of you who read my blog, let me start by saying I'm sorry for the unexpected hiatus. My WIP and real-world concerns pre-empted my blogging time. I cannot believe the year is halfway over. That Taos Toolbox is nearly here. I need get back on track for blogging! It's good … Continue reading Halfway There
Leveling Up
I'm not much of a video game player, but I love leveling up. Especially if they come up with great graphics! But sometimes it's hard to see which way you're going, whether it's in video games or in real life. I've been writing on a regular schedule with one project. When I got a … Continue reading Leveling Up
Writing Mercenary 