Yesterday would've been my mother's 54th birthday if she hadn't passed away on March 16, 2003. Today, I’m dedicating this post to her, because she is the reason I have become so passionate about my writing dream. Her memory has pushed me forward, time and time again, ever since 2003, and my passion is very… Continue reading Writing Tips: Being an Author: Pros & Cons
Movie Mention: Night Watch
I'm a sucker for Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Thriller. Hence why I write that genre. In fact, one of the reviews for "November Snow" says, This book was amazing. This book built up so much suspense, I couldn't put it down. It is a mix of Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller, and Romance novels all in one. Great… Continue reading Movie Mention: Night Watch
Writing Tips: Exposing Secrets
Ever since I posted “Writing Tips: How I Form Dialogue into Writing” I’ve gotten a lot of emails asking for other tips, so I wanted to talk about secrets. We all have them. Secrets can make us or destroy us—they can tear our relationships apart or allow us to succeed at our dreams. In reality,… Continue reading Writing Tips: Exposing Secrets
TV Time: Being Human
It's great to see you all on Shelfari. I really love connecting with readers and writers further. This is why I want to take some time to thank one of my followers, Indiscriminate Critic, for finding my Goodreads page. Now, you can join me on that site as well by clicking here. I really like Goodreads,… Continue reading TV Time: Being Human
Website Wonders: Shelfari
Thanks for all the wonderful support for "November Snow" being available on Kindle now. I really appreciate it. Aside from that, I've was really busy during that time and constantly on a computer, so my vision got a little blurry, and I had to force myself to take a little vacation. So if you've attempted… Continue reading Website Wonders: Shelfari
SS: Annual Report & Thanks, 2012
When I logged into WordPress, I was delighted to read my annual report. (Thank you, WordPress helpers!) Since I've only had this website since October, I was astounded by how many of you have read, commented, and contacted me. It means so much, and I adore all of you. However, I wanted to thank my top… Continue reading SS: Annual Report & Thanks, 2012
Movie Mention: Django Unchained
Last night, I saw Django Unchained, and I loved it! If you are a Quentin Tarantino fan, buy a ticket and drive to the nearest theatre now. Seriously. Not only is Jamie Foxx entertaining, but Christoph Waltz's character, Dr. King Schultz, is hilariously brilliant. You'll be cheering for these two bounty-hunters as they fight to… Continue reading Movie Mention: Django Unchained
Happy New Year: New Poetry Page!
Happy New Year! I hope 2013 is starting off right for everyone, but I thought I'd add a new page to start off mine! If you click my "Poetry Collection" tab, you can read all of my poems that were featured in "Poems: a collection of works by twelve young Kansas poets." Previously, I posted… Continue reading Happy New Year: New Poetry Page!
SS: Dragon Speak
Watch my video to begin this post via this link: Dragon Dictate for Mac. If the link doesn't work, or you don't want to watch the video, what I said is typed below, so enjoy my review of Dragon Speak! (And work with me, because I'm technologically challenged, and I had to get Dragon Speak, Photo… Continue reading SS: Dragon Speak
Movie Mention: ParaNorman
I LOVE anything and everything paranormal, so when a close friend of mine suggested this animated flick, I was ridiculously excited. ParaNorman is set in a superstitious town, haunted by the ghost of a prosecuted witch. Norman, a young boy with the gift of seeing the dead, realizes he must take charge and solve the… Continue reading Movie Mention: ParaNorman
