Inspiration, Nature

The “Bear” Necessities

Up until this week whenever I thought about bears this song popped into my head--->  And then something TERRIFYING happened, and I wasn't even drinking! (GASP!) A crash echoed outside SO. FREAKING. LOUDLY. that I was convinced of two things: 1. Someone was trying to break in. And 2. Someone was trying to break in.… Continue reading The “Bear” Necessities

Pictures worth a thousand words, Quotes

We’re going to be friends

"I am a badass, and I recognize that you, too, are a badass." -- Cassandra Clare  Cheers to all you badass writers out there, being brave every single day. Don't think you're awesome? YOU stare rejection in the face and laugh. Sure, sometimes you may cry, but guess what? YOU STILL PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE. Which… Continue reading We’re going to be friends

Liquid Relief, Quotes

Highway to hell

"The road to hell is paved with adverbs." -- Stephen King Nuh-uh Stephen. The road to hell is paved with mocktails. Duh. <333333333

Quotes

Take me to the river

"You’ve got about as much charm as a dead slug." -- Suzanne Collins Thank you? Do you have any characters that people will LOVE to HATE in your manuscript? To REALLY give your main character depth, don't be afraid to stank them up a bit. No one is perfect after all. XOXO

Quotes

Done sold my soul to the Jersey Devil

"I never met a man that I didn't like." - Will Rogers Looks like we've got a 'situation' here. Know anyone in real life that's annoying? No? Then take the night off and watch some reality tv for some annoying character traits. (Not that I'm promoting embarrassing Jersday night television shows on MTV....) XOXOXO

Quotes

Last night

"After being broken up with my boyfriend for exactly 20 minutes, I succumbed to inebriation, performed at a speakeasy, and surrendered my virtue to a self-absorbed ass." - Cecily von Ziegesar Rinse and repeat. This was just for fun, I couldn't resist. Happy Thursday XO.

Liquid Relief, Yummy Recipes

Shaken, not stirred: The Winter Angel

Friday's are the perfect day of the week to get your friends together, grab some liquor and drink a cocktail or two or three. Since there's another storm coming I thought you'd appreciate 'The Winter Angel.' You're welcome loves. XOXO Here's what you'll need: 2 1/2 ounces vodka 1 1/2 ounces Calvados (or any apple… Continue reading Shaken, not stirred: The Winter Angel

Quotes

Boys of… Summer?

"In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer." - Albert Camus Interesting. What have you discovered about yourself this winter? Your characters? What gives them strength in the darkest times? Hope this gives you food for thought. XOXO

Quotes

Steady as she goes

"I wrote the story myself. It's about a girl who lost her reputation and never missed it." - Mae West You so cray-cray Mae. What's your Main Character's reputation like? Does it fit with their personality? Sassy, flirty, serious, angst-y? How do they behave in public?  The most interesting characters have a few different sides… Continue reading Steady as she goes