Archive for July, 2006
The Restorative Value of Margaritas
Thank God it’s Friday! she said with delight
as the blender worked its magic
Honey, what are your plans for tonight?
Me, I’m drinking and flashing.
Flashing! He said, his forehead askew
Didn’t I tell you about that?
The last time you did it was that evil brew
And I will no longer stand for it!
Not to worry, you silly man
That’s not [...]
Woo hoo!
I got a job a work at home job today, and not just any old work at home job, I will be getting paid to watch As The World Turns and run a website about it with recaps of the show, profiles of the stars, polls, forums, etc.
My grandma is dancing in heaven right now. [...]
Another great resource
Below is an excerpt from the Advice on Writing section of Lawrence Watts Evans’ website. Even though he’s a fantasy writer, he has a whole bunch of helpful information that applies to all writers.
“Beginning writers often want to know what the hard and fast rules are, the rules they simply must follow. Sometimes writing teachers [...]
Chicken today and feathers tomorrow
That’s what my daddy used to say. And this writing life fits this old country saying to a tee. You can go for weeks and not hear a word, your inbox, your mailbox, silently taunting you, and then BOOM, a slew of rejections, or in this case, good news!
I received my copy of The Sword [...]
Life is good.
I’ve had a really good week. For those of you who know me personally, you know what a horrid year this has been, and it has nothing to do with my writing.
But things are looking better than they have since April 1st of last year. For one, and the big one, is that Lucille Grace, [...]
There’s a ton of information here
Check out this site I ran across today! I perused the pages for a little while, and it looks to be a goldmine, especially for beginning writers.
Happy reading!
Just For Fun
“Welcome, welcome ladies and gentleman and top o’ the mornin’ to ya! We are so happy to have discerning bugs like you at Insect Village today!”
The centipede tour guide shouted his good-humor spiel to the prospect buyers gathered at the entrance of the most exclusive bug community in Flowerville. “Junior, don’t eat that, it’s decoration,” [...]
Oh how I love books!
Big, fat, hardback books, books with heft and depth inside. Right now, on my desk are these books:
The Art of the Short Story
The 2006 Pushcart Prize-Best of the Small Presses
The American Shorty Story-A Collection of the All Time Best
Short Story Masterpieces
I have only recently discovered my love of the short story. I want to write [...]
Busy, busy, busy
I have been marketing the Giggle Water Review all over the web, and I’m delighted to report that I’ve received a number of submissions. But I have decided against holding a contest. Maybe when I grow up and become a super journal, I’ll do that, but first I feel like I need to earn my [...]