National Novel Writing Month

Happy November! Or National Novel Writing Month. Or NaNo. During November thousands of people around the world write like mad to accrue 50,000 words by the 30th. I’m one of those, this year. Way back in 2014 I completed this challenge. I’ve sort of half-heartedly tried in years since, but just didn’t do it. This…

My Friday Fave is reMarkable!

Y’all, I love my reMarkable 2 tablet. So many things about it are perfect for me. It’s lightweight. It’s easy to read in most light conditions. It’s file system makes sense. It’s versatile. It saves space. You get the idea. I first looked at this tablet based on the recommendation of my friend Kaye. She…

Tower of Babel, Carrots, and Other Random Thoughts

So the other day my friend, Kaye, posted on her blog about a cool tablet she found. You can read her post here. First, I am BEYOND excited that she is writing fiction again. I can’t even describe how my JOY it gives me. I can’t imagine how she feels. Well, check that, maybe I…

Freedom Update

A couple of months ago I shared that Daniel and I plan to significantly downsize, sell our home, and buy an RV to live in full time in a few years. We are both super excited about this plan. We’ve moved up the date to 7/25/22, but hope to be able to make the move…

Surface Laptop 2

I did a thing yesterday. I bought a new laptop. I have a good desktop. I also have an inexpensive Chromebook. The Chromebook is good. I is great for surfing and checking email. But the Office apps are less than…well, just less than. The office apps on my iPhone are better than the Office apps…

A Writer Without Words

I admit it. That’s where I am. A writer without words. It sucks. I hate it. I beat myself up over it. How can I call myself a writer if I don’t write? Why don’t I just do it? Where are the words?  I can’t call this writer’s block. It’s not. It’s fear. Pure and…

Friday Faves

For years I’ve admired the amazing leather work of Oberon Designs. I have two Kindle covers for previous Kindle versions. I love those covers. Unfortunately, I’ve not found a good use for either of them now that those Kindle versions are no longer working (or supported). In December, I decided to splurge and buy myself…

Resurrection

I’m back!! I have no idea where this will go. But I’m planning my editorial calendar for 2018. I’m not sure if I’ll post much between now and January 1. But I do have a plan. So, stay tuned. And, I really have not given up on my writing goals. They have been adjusted, however.…

#2017WritingGoals

So my personal goals are set for the year. But my writing goals have been in limbo. Until Thursday night, anyway. During my somewhat weekly writing meeting with Kaye I pretty much defined my #2017WritingGoal: I want to have a submission ready manuscript in one year. Big freaking goal. Gulp. Double gulp. But, when I break…

Sunday Reflection on #FirstDraft60

Every Sunday Kaye posts some questions for reflection on her blog. You can check out today’s post here. Today’s questions made me think hard about this challenge/project and about what place I want writing to have in my life. So I thought I’d share my answers here. What are your key responsibilities that cannot be put…