Looking for a unique Mother’s Day gift? Check out these fun fandom gifts from BoxLunch Gifts. Fair warning: you may decide you need some of these cool items for yourself. The next best thing to piloting your own TARDIS through wind, rain and snow is owning this TARDIS umbrella. Outside, the TARDIS travels through the Vortex, but inside is the view … Read More
Shirts for the Reader in Your Life
Need a gift for the Reader in your life? Check out these shirts For Reading Addicts. The first one is my favorite. Which one would you want?
Good Morning, Sunshine
It’s a beautiful day in Southern Illinois. It’s about seventy degrees. The sun is shining. I’m sitting on my back deck in fur-covered yoga pants and a brightly patterned shirt that I purchased at Kohls for $4.00 from the clearance rack (because that is how I roll). My three dogs are also enjoying the sunshine. It’s amazing how wonderful a little heat and glow can … Read More
Off to Las Vegas
I’m off to Las Vegas for a conference with my publisher. Most writers are introverts, meaning we are comfortable with smaller groups and quieter surroundings. Las Vegas is huge and loud and full of people so I may require a glass of wine while I’m there to deal with all the commotion, but I am looking forward to talking in … Read More
Gridlock Gripe, or Why I was Late to Work
My commute to the day job is about twenty-five minutes on a good day. I take a back road two-lane highway most of the way to work. Occasionally I get stuck behind a tractor or a school bus. Monday, I had to attend a day of workshops at a different location. I decided to take the main highway. This ended … Read More
A little Coffee Humor
I thought I’d start 2016 with some Coffee humor. Hopefully these will make you smile.
Christmas Gifts for Readers & Writers
In the market for some cool gifts for the Readers and Writers on your Christmas list? Check out these unusual items. Laser Projection Virtual Keyboard Aqua Notes Waterproof Notepad Custom Penguin Books Pillow Case Thumb Thing Book Page Holder Soap for Writer’s Block What are you hoping that Santa brings you?
Get Wicked With Entangled Blog Hop
Hello. I’m spooktacularly happy to be part of the Get Wicked With Entangled Blog Hop which starts October 29th. Be sure to check out all the Entangled Authors websites and the frightfully fabulous prizes you can win for commenting on their blogs. For a chance to win a Twenty Dollar Amazon Gift Card, sign up for my newsletter.
Why Chris Cannon Will Be Joining a Nudist Colony
Yesterday, I went shopping for jeans. This information alone should be enough to make you understand why this rant is entitled: Why Chris Cannon Will Be Joining a Nudist Colony. I foolishly imagined that if I went to Kohls, Sears, Macys, and Dillards I would be able to purchase pants. I tried on over 20 pairs of jeans. As in … Read More
What’s Your Favorite Trope?
Some of you are probably asking, “What the heck is a trope?” Tropes are common themes that run through stories. Tropes tell a reader what to expect. They give them a familiar story which they know will end in a happily ever after. For example, Blackmail Boyfriend is based on the marriage of convenience trope and the opposites attract trope. … Read More
Fear The Walking Dead Discussion
So, what did you think of Fear The Walking Dead? I was afraid it would be full of characters that were TSTL (Too Stupid To Live) but I was pleasantly surprised. ***Spoiler Alert*** I like how they opened with Nick, who is a drug addict, seeing one of his friends as a zombie. Was it real? Was he just high? … Read More
A Little Bookish Humor
Happy Sunday. I thought I’d share a little bookish humor.
Penned Con Report
I attended Penned Con in St louis this past week. It was a conference for readers, writers, and bloggers with a special teen day thrown in at the beginning. This was the second time I’ve had a table at a conference. The first was at UtopYA in June. This time around I knew to bring bookstands and a brightly colored scarf … Read More
Check out Bryce Colton
This is what I imagine Bryce Colton looks like. He’s the main male character in Blackmail Boyfriend. The excerpt below shows how Haley thinks of him and how they meet. Bryce stood lounging in front of his locker, wearing a crisp white shirt and khakis. I felt underdressed in the Levi’s and the black Talk Nerdy to Me sweatshirt I’d … Read More
Are you going to Penned Con?
Penned Con is happening at the St. Louis City Center Hotel and Suites July 23-25th in St. Louis Mo. 100+ Authors, guest speakers, panels, workshops are gathering to celebrate their love of books. I can’t wait. Here are some of the postcards I’ll be handing out. I hope to see some familiar faces there.