Understanding The Writing Business
When I first started writing, I began going to writers' group meetings, and discovered I liked happy endings. I was told I was a romance writer.At one of my first RWA meetings, I met a new friend, Karin Tabke/Harlow, who…
TIME OUT. THINK BEFORE YOU HIT SEND.
Whoa Nellie. Stop clattering your sabers. Holster your sidearms. Turn off your engines. Click off the TV. Put down your beer. Freeze frame.I'm floored with how many good writers (I put myself in both camps) can't send an email message…
Stimulus Package
I loved the idea of the double meaning of this, so used it on an erotic short I wrote, called The Stimulus Package. An idea whose time has come, as Werner Erhard used to say. I liked that it was…
Rodrigo Santoro
I have to admit to having a crush on Rodrigo Santoro. Yes, I'm happily married, but if this man came to my front door, it would break my heart to say no. And because there's no danger this will ever…
Oh The Places You Will Go
One of my friends retired and was leaving for a very long vacation, sailing around the world. He'd been planning this trip for his whole life. Part of it included some volunteer work in Thailand, I think.We gave him the…
Never Give Up, Never Surrender
I loved Galaxy Quest. The law of unintended consequences made this a funny twist on real vs. simulation. The "simulators" became real, actually accomplished in reality what they were acting in the show. On day "F" I blogged about Failing…
Mama Said There’d Be Days Like This
Spent all day today driving from San Diego to Santa Rosa. My husband and I finished a book on tape called Vanished, and it was wonderful. A real thriller. Highly recommend the unabridged version. I suddenly feel in awe of…
Keep The Boats Afloat
I got the opportunity to visit Coronado Island and watch as SEAL class 288 was doing their boat crew exercises. Watching them learn to maneuver as a team, hauling those heavy boats up and over the rocks over and over…