Category Archives: Writing Adventures
31-Year Old Blogger Feared Missing: Later Found Buried Under Work
Okay, maybe it’s not so nice to poke fun at Tiffany Tehan; however, the above blog headline just flowed out my fingertips and who am I to argue with my fingers? Plus, my whole objective in publishing a post today … Continue reading
Goals for 2010 – The First Three Months
Nails dragged across a chalkboard. Two pieces of Styrofoam rubbed together. George Dubya giving a speech. All are infinitely more appealing than progress analysis, a crucial step in goal achievement. How do I know where I’m at in my plan … Continue reading
Posted in Writing Adventures
Tagged 2010 goals update, accomplished goals, blog improvement project, blog post bingo, creative every day challenge, f. scott fitzgerald, failed to achieve goals, friday flash, goals for 2010, goals for 2010 update, manuscript update, my plan for 2010, write anything fiction friday challenge
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Man Repellent of the Feline Persuasion
Whilst I cleaned the litter boxes and endured the scent of ammonia and feces – part of a daily ritual my cats gather to watch – I contemplated today’s post and decided it was time to pay homage to the … Continue reading
You Call Yourself a ‘Single Mom’?
Where’s that damn soapbox? Oh yeah, there it is. Now… Ahem. Pardon me while I go off on a tangent for 300 (or 1,200) words about something that irks me to no end. There’s not one reason in particular why … Continue reading
Prolific Blogger Award
My blog began in August 2008 with the goal to build its readership at a steady, organic rate, which meant I didn’t want to do heavy promotions or use other guaranteed traffic magnets. I wanted people to discover Unleash the … Continue reading
Posted in Writing Adventures
Tagged advance booking, blog award, laura best, prolific blogger award
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Cast Your Vote in the HTRYN Contest
I’m a big fan of Holly Lisle’s eCourses for writers, so I was ecstatic when she announced her newest course, How To Revise Your Novel (HTRYN). However, since the only novels I wish to revise are still in progress, I … Continue reading
And I Thought I Was Clumsy
Okay, we’re not supposed to [point and] laugh at people, but c’mon! Just to be fair, sometimes I can barely make it down the stairs. Hell, most days I can barely make it across a flat floor without a near … Continue reading
Site Update: My Blog Is No Longer Hosted on WordPress
What do you think? Is the new design easy to browse, search and read? SUBSCRIBERS: If you like the re-design and want to continue receiving new posts via e-mail, then please re-subscribe using the e-mail icon in the sidebar. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
Update: Goals For 2010 – The First Two Weeks
Alrighty, I’ve found accountability helps me stay on track, so this post is an update about how well I’ve done thus far on my plan for 2010. Overall, I’m not disappointed, but, upon closer examination, there’s definitely room for improvement. … Continue reading
A Conversation With My Kid About Religion
Don’t ask me how this conversation came up. Some days my daughter and I hop from one topic to the next as quickly as Ohio’s weather changes. And for everyone not familiar with Ohio weather, our motto is, “If you … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughts & Responses
Tagged funny things kids say, kids religion, parenting, personal junk, questions kids ask, singlemomdom
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