I really believe in authors connecting with their readers, because readers allow writers to follow their dreams. And that's what I'm doing today: Instead of waiting for my next paperback while it goes through publication processes, I'm releasing an e-book in-between, and I want all of YOU to be a part of it, so I'm… Continue reading Writing Tips: Involve Your Readers
Category: Miscellaneous
Relax & Read: T.L. McCown
Website Update: I've combined Novels & My Poetry Collection pages. There is now a drop-down menu for their individual pages. I'm doing this for exciting reasons, and, if you want a hint, join my brand-new Facebook Author Page by clicking here. You'll get the latest updates, and my current status has a surprise that isn't on my… Continue reading Relax & Read: T.L. McCown
The Oscars: Who I Want to Win
11 p.m. Update: I've entirely bolded the ones from my list that won in the categories I chose them in. I hope everyone had a great night! Okay. So I'm not normally into award shows, but I LOVEEEEE the Oscars, so I'm super excited for tonight. Today I'm posting the 85th Academy Award Nominees that… Continue reading The Oscars: Who I Want to Win
Writing Tips: Beautiful Characters
When I wrote about "Beautiful Creatures" last Wednesday, my follower, Wordschat, said "This looks so much like a Twilight wanna be but then again anything with ‘beautiful people’ will be." (Wordschat's blog reviews many aspects of his life: books, TV, movies, and novel--along with politics. Anything that effects his Canadian life, and I find his… Continue reading Writing Tips: Beautiful Characters
Movie Mention: Beautiful Creatures
11 a.m. update: Yesterday evening, part of the KC Country Club Plaza exploded from a gas leak. I've received a few emails asking me if I'm okay, and I am. However, I hope everyone involved in the fire is okay, and special thanks to firefighters, police, and first responders (or anyone else who is helping the… Continue reading Movie Mention: Beautiful Creatures
Movie Mention: Warm Bodies
Happy Valentine's Day! On Monday night, I went and saw Warm Bodies--the movie that takes our normally feared zombie creatures and turns them into potential dates. When a young zombie man, R, saves Julie from becoming a zombie herself, the two trigger a heartbeat in the living dead, changing everything. Click here for more information… Continue reading Movie Mention: Warm Bodies
SS: Reading Event
On February 6, I'm delighted to announce I'll be participating in KU's Undergraduate Reading Series. I'll be reading my nonfiction and poetry. "The Undergraduate Reading Series showcases exceptional student work from the University of Kansas in a variety of genres...The KU Undergraduate Reading Series kicks off the spring semester with an evening of dazzling student… Continue reading SS: Reading Event
Movie Mention: Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters
It's phenomenal. End of story. Seriously. I saw this Sunday night, and I couldn't get over how fantastic every bit of it was. The characters are rounded--they're, not only believable, but they complement one another tremendously. Jeremy Renner is a perfect sarcastic killer, while Gemma Arterton reclassifies the badass heroine every fantasy tale deserves. The… Continue reading Movie Mention: Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters
Back to School
I’ve officially returned for my spring semester at the University of Kansas! As many of you already know, I’m studying to get my bachelor’s degree in English and Creative Writing. Because of that, I’m in two writing courses this semester—Poetry and Nonfiction. I’m really excited for what this semester will bring. I’m sure I will… Continue reading Back to School
Movie Mention: Mama
I loved reading about all of your writing spaces on my last post. It's interesting to see our similarities and differences as readers and writers, and I'll be sure to find other aspects of our lives we can share soon. But, today, I wanted to suggest a movie to see this weekend! Last night, I… Continue reading Movie Mention: Mama
