First things first, I hope everyone had a great holiday! This girl celebrated with Christmas candies and hours of reading. (I seriously cannot believe it’s almost 2016.) What I’m Writing: I actually fixed some scenes in Take Me Yesterday this week, and I attempted to keep moving forward in it, but it has to take… Continue reading #SATurdate: Star Wars, Novel Aesthetics, Antlers, and Florence
Tag: Music
#SATurdate: The White Rose, Man in the High Castle, Burt’s Bees, and Sweets.
As you all know, we didn’t have a SATurdate last week due to the monthly Website Wonders piece, so this one might be a bit longer than usual. (I think I say that every week for one reason or another…but oh well!) What I’m Writing: I realized I need to go over Take Me Tomorrow… Continue reading #SATurdate: The White Rose, Man in the High Castle, Burt’s Bees, and Sweets.
October’s Ketchup
October’s Ketchup First of all, Happy Halloween! Second of all, have a piece of candy for me today. And finally, thanks for being part of my life this October. Between the paperback of Death Before Daylight releasing and the KC book signing, it’s safe to say that this month was wonderful, but as usual, the… Continue reading October’s Ketchup
#MondayBlogs Music as Writing Inspiration
Intro: I never used to write with music. The lyrics would distract me or it simply wouldn’t work. Many years later, I found music I actually enjoyed using, and I’ve used it since while brainstorming. Today, our guest writer is talking about just that. Using music to inspire her, here is Audrey Leaman. Disclaimer: The… Continue reading #MondayBlogs Music as Writing Inspiration
Saturday Update: The Intern, Salman Rushdie, Crimson Peak, and more.
I need a name for these posts. If you have an idea, shoot me one. You know, I’m really enjoying this whole Saturday update thing, even though this is only the second one. It’s rather fun discussing movies and books and everything else in the world with everyone. This one also might be a little… Continue reading Saturday Update: The Intern, Salman Rushdie, Crimson Peak, and more.
Guest Post: The Passion – she is contagious
Shannon, here, for an introduction: As many of you know, I don’t normally accept volunteers for guest posts. Instead, I go out and find writers that I ask to post on my blog. I also sometimes ask those who participate on my author Facebook page or on here to contribute to a guest post as… Continue reading Guest Post: The Passion – she is contagious
January’s Entertainment Reviews
I first want to thank Paul O. Williams of Halo Companies, Inc. - awarded C.F.O. of the Year by the Dallas Business Journal - for quoting my first published novel: “Sometimes battles are unavoidable.” - November Snow. Thank you, Mr. Williams! Read more about that here. Last time, I shared my interview with The Modest Verge - now, you can read their… Continue reading January’s Entertainment Reviews
Guest Post: Ky Grabowski: How Music Influences my Writing
Shannon again (only for a second...again) Many of you know Ky Grabowski, author of The Demon Inside, which is officially available on Amazon and Goodreads. (I hope you check them out.) But she's talking about music influencing her writing today. So without further ado: ... How Music Influences my Writing I first off want… Continue reading Guest Post: Ky Grabowski: How Music Influences my Writing
Why Do You Read?
Win over 20 novels in this Giveaway (U.S. Residents Only) Or maybe you might want to listen to some music while you read this post? Minutes Before Sunset now has a soundtrack on 8tracks radio. Click here or the picture to listen away. So onto today's topic: I was going through my blog last week when… Continue reading Why Do You Read?
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
