Thursday’s Children, aka Just Another Day in the Caribbean, aka Zombies of...
Nothing thrilling ever really happens here. I know that’s disappointing, since those of you who know where I live are probably imagining all sorts of crazy tropical adventures. Hunks in man-kinis...
View ArticleThursday’s Children: To the Pain
When I was seventeen, I got in a really bad car crash. It was my third in less than a year, and ultimately, the straw that broke the insurance company’s back. But more on that later… The weird thing...
View ArticleThursday’s Children: Inspired by Kind Words
First off, let me just say I’m sorry for coming so late to the party, and for being such a rule breaker. When I was in grade school, this used to drive my teachers absolutely nuts. So if I haven’t...
View ArticleThursday’s Children 3/7/13: Inspired by Originality
Inspired by Originality (Or lack thereof) Writers complain about a lot of things. Some might say that it’s an important part of what we do. Dickens liked to complain about class inequality. Hemingway...
View ArticleThursday’s Children 3.14: Inspired by Desperation
Dear Friends, I’m afraid today’s post is more like a cry for help than an inspirational and/or amusing rant. The gist is this: I’m attending a conference at the end of April–about which I am very,...
View ArticleThursday’s Children 3/21/13 – Inspired by Rejection
As most writers know, rejection is a very large–and very important–part of what we do. For me, it’s actually (and I know this is going to sound totally insane) one of my favorite parts. Not because I...
View ArticleThursday’s Children 3/28/13: Inspired by Those Who Went Before Me
Someday, when I’ve “made it,” or heck, even when I’m just a little bit more banged up from experience… I hope to be one of those writers who uses her talents and experiences for good. If I ever earn...
View ArticleThursday’s Children 4.4.13: Inspired by Music [VIDEO]
We’ve already talked about how music can inspire us to write better, longer, more vividly…how it can help silence the myriad voices of self-doubt in our heads long enough to allow pure, unadulterated...
View ArticleThursday’s Children 4/11: Inspired by Moving On
Disclaimer: It’s ridiculous how often I find myself equating writing with dating. But just when I think I’ve exhausted every clichéd romantic analogy, another one rolls up in an Oldsmobile Cutlass and...
View ArticleThursday’s Children 4.18: Inspired by Fear
A couple of days ago, I had an incident with a rat that gave me the most horrible nightmares.* Every time I woke up, I felt like my heart was being clenched by some giant, invisible fist. And no...
View ArticleThursday’s Children 4.25: Inspired by the “Better” Half
CAUTION: Extreme Mush Alert!!! This doesn’t happen with me often. I promise. But since today is a special occasion, I’m gonna take a second to be wildly romantic (not to mention gooey) and post...
View ArticleThursday’s Children 5/2: Inspired by #NECRWA
There’s only one word in the English language that can fully describe this year’s NECRWA conference in all its glory. And that word, is EPIC. I realize I’m not the first person to say this–nor,...
View ArticleThursday’s Children 5/16: That’s What She Said. (Or, “I’m too sexy for this...
I was going to write a post about SEX. But then something came up. (No punnuendo intended.) And the something that came up so perfectly grasped the point of this post, (Definite punnuendo here) That I...
View ArticleWOW! I won! (Kind of…anyway, my mom says I’ll always be a winner to her, so….)
So I entered this short story contest a while back, which I promptly forgot about until a couple of weeks ago. But anyway, it turns out I made the top 10! Booyah! Here was my entry: You, I Could’ve...
View ArticleThursday’s Children 5/23: Inspired by Places
Today’s TC post comes in the form of a story board. (Of “borrowed” GIFs) Disclaimer: I don’t own any of these pictures and I make zero money from this site, yada yada blah blah please don’t sue me....
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS
Also, did I mention that I’m judging a pitch contest next month? Because I am. So. Excited! News HERE Contest website HERE Calling all pitch virgins!!! *Cracks Whip* PREPARE TO BE SCHOOLED.
View ArticleThursday’s Children 5/30: Inspired by Absence
Sorry friends, I’m still traveling in the good ol’ US of A. But I want y’all to know that absence does indeed make the heart grow fonder. (This is my kitty, who I also miss TERRIBLY.) I love you and...
View ArticleThursday’s Children 6.6.13: Inspired by A Red Wedding
Not this kind… But this kind. (If you’ve been living under a rock for the past week, here’s what I’m talking about. Go ahead and catch up. I’ll wait.) If you’re too impatient/lazy to click on the link...
View ArticleThursday’s Children 6.13.13: Inspired by Procrastination…and Maddeningly...
Today, I have just one piece of writing advice: If you ever want to finish another book, DO NOT download this game. That is all. (At least until I beat this damn level….) WordPress.com Powered by...
View ArticleThursday’s Children 6/20/13: Inspired by the Abandoned
You know how I’m always blogging about the perilous allure of original ideas? Those little bastard darlings that seem so promising…so perfect at first glance, but which inevitably end up stalling and...
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