Authors, Characters, Guest Bloggers, Inspiration, Writing Life

Best maniacal meme ever…

My super awesome author/blogger/twitter/Neil Gaiman lovin’ (I swear she’s my twin) pal, Anita Grace Howard (from A Still And Quiet Madness) tagged me in a really fun Meme. Her awesome blogging pal Miss Jenny Phresh (of The Party Pony) made up these silly questions and they’re crazy fun. I’ve tagged some new and old blogging… Continue reading Best maniacal meme ever…

Authors, Inspiration

Top Five Shel Silverstein Quotes and Poems

1.) "Listen to the mustn'ts, child. Listen to the don'ts. Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles, the won'ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me... Anything can happen, child. Anything can be." Shel Silverstein 2.) "All The Woulda-Coulda-Shouldas.. Layin' In The Sun, Talkin' 'Bout The Things They Woulda-Coulda-Shoulda Done... But All Those Woulda-Coulda-Shouldas, All Ran Away And Hid From One Little… Continue reading Top Five Shel Silverstein Quotes and Poems

Inspiration

America’s Got (lots of) Talent with musician Rachel Zamstein

One of the kindest/sweetest/most amazing/ [insert tons more awesome descriptions] people (and musical talents) I've ever met, is heading to Vegas thanks to America's Got Talent. Rachel Zamstein is the kind of person that shines her little light wherever she goes, so please watch the video, support her and cheer her on from your television… Continue reading America’s Got (lots of) Talent with musician Rachel Zamstein

Authors, Inspiration, Love, Writing, Writing Life

Oceans and streams and crits for water

When people reach out to do good for others, it warms my freaking little heart like you wouldn't believe. Therefore, I want to share with you something I'm seriously crushing on. There are only a few days left of the crits for water fundraising campaign, so don't wait to check it out. Agent critiques, Author… Continue reading Oceans and streams and crits for water

Authors, For Writers, Inspiration, Writing

Not This, But That…

It ain't easy being a writer... ...And if you don't believe me, George Orwell said it best: "Writing a book is a horrible, exhausting struggle, like a long bout with some painful illness. One would never undertake such a thing if one were not driven on by some demon whom one can neither resist nor… Continue reading Not This, But That…

Inspiration, Quotes

Top Ten Weekend Quotes

Here are a few weekend quotes for you to enjoy. Some are silly, some are so, so very true. Happy Friday! XO Top Ten Weekend Quotes 1.) Weekends are a bit like rainbows; they look good from a distance but disappear when you get up close to them.  John Shirley 2.) Only Robinson Crusoe had… Continue reading Top Ten Weekend Quotes

Authors, Inspiration, Quotes

Smiles like sunbeams

"If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely."  — Roald Dahl I posted this quote on twitter yesterday afternoon, but some things are worth repeating. Growing up I adored everything Roald Dahl had to offer, from Matilda to the BFG, James & the… Continue reading Smiles like sunbeams

Inspiration, Music

Song of the Day: Rabbit Heart (Raise it up)

I usually listen to this song before I sit down to write each day, and thought maybe you crazy kids would feel inspired by listening to it too. Have a fantastic weekend filled with creativity, and cocktails! I'll see you back here first thing Monday morning XO. Artist: Florence + The Machine Song: Rabbit Heart… Continue reading Song of the Day: Rabbit Heart (Raise it up)

Inspiration

It’s my blog-o-versary, and I got you something perdy…

Holy crap, today is my one year blog-o-versary!!! Time seriously flies, whether you’re having fun, or not tweeties. (KIDDING! No hate mail pleaseee.) I can’t believe we’ve reached WELL into five digit page hits, and have over 3,300 friends/followers/lurkers/cool kids on twitter. (Especially since the blog REALLY only got going during the summer.) It’s truly… Continue reading It’s my blog-o-versary, and I got you something perdy…