It’s a bizarre thing to see the emotions that come with reading a book in the form of a graph, but this one does a pretty good job of mapping out the revelations when it’s done well. For a pantser like me (that is someone who doesn’t plot a book out), this happens mostly by intuition and, as far as I can tell, a little big of magic.
A new appreciation for TV
I consider myself a reader more than a TV-watcher. But this year, with parties and people at a minimum, books can sometimes feel too isolating. And let’s be honest, TV has gotten pretty darn good. Here are a few recent don’t-miss shows for me.
Winter Wonderland
While there is nothing more important to writing that time spent in the chair, there is another, more elusive, component to the creative process. For someone as compulsively driven as I am, this second part is often tougher. Time away. It takes a little prodding (and sometimes force with a crowbar) to pull me from my writing. But time away, fresh air, a little sweat—these are as vital to my writing as the dedicated computer time.
Giving back
Every year, I donate books to an amazing organization that facilitates distributing books to soldiers. I make it a point to donate 2 books for every year I’ve been alive, a way to celebrate my birthday and also give back. This year, I donated 100 books. If you’re interested, check them out HERE.
What happened to the bride?
Saw this bouquet abandoned during a stop in a small town on a driving trip last week. A cold wind and a slate sky, the scene was eerie. I started to wonder…
Where is the bride? Why leave your bouquet behind? What happened to you?
Looking back at 50. Was I born this way?
I was not a kid who read a ton though I spent a lot of time in my own head. An old family friend sent me this picture which she said was taken when I was around 11.
Do I look like a writer? Did I know then what dark halls my mind would lead me down?
The seed
With book two of the Badlands Thriller Series done and in editing, I find myself looking back at where it started. Here I am in the fall of 2015, on my first visit to North Dakota. It felt like outer space. Still does a bit. But what a great place for an edgy thriller…
#sistertalk
My sister visited Montana and we put together a whole bunch of videos, including some #sistertalk. Go over to videos and check us out. These videos were so much fun to create and I think they’re pretty fun to watch, too!
