Longtime readers of my weight-loss blog know that when I go AWOL from the blog, it’s because I’m not doing so well at the whole diet and exercise thing. That’s not the case here. I’ve been writing up a storm — I just haven’t had any time to blog about it. Read more…
I’m off from the day job for this long, holiday weekend (thank goodness), but I plan to use my time wisely and get lots of writing-related things accomplished. On my to-do list (after updating the blog, of course): Finish my current WIP, tentatively titled “Diva in the Dugout.” It’s the Read more…
“There are a lot of good first lines. Line 1,157? Not so much.” I saw this tweet — or something like it — recently, and it got me thinking. (I believe it came from Don Maas, but don’t hold me to it. My Twitter feed is large and growing bigger Read more…
It’s my day off and I’m in Sedona. While the Boyfriend was playing tennis this morning, I hit Starbucks to sneak in some writing time. I ended up doing more blogging than writing, but I still appreciated what the barista wrote on my cup. At least I’m not the only Read more…
Sometimes you just need to retreat. No, I’m not talking about the kind of retreat where you curl up in a ball and hide from the world because rejection number three thousand five hundred and ninety-nine has just found its way to your inbox. I’m talking about the “lock yourself Read more…
The gals at the Ruby Slippered Sisterhood posted a form to look for a critique partner. When I tried to post my response in the comments, it didn’t show up. So here it is, in all its glory: NAME: Arlene Hittle Please E-MAIL me directly at ahittle90@gmail.com I write: humorous Read more…
Since RWA Nationals ended, much talk has been going on amongst my Starcatcher Sisters about fear … of submission, rejection, inadequacy — you name it and we’ve probably felt it. Aislinn, who recently sold not one but two books, wrote an excellent post on writers’ fears just the other day. Read more…
We’ve all heard someone say it, usually in connection with the Oscars … And if you’re like me, you probably snicker. “It’s an honor just to be nominated?” Yeah. R-i-i-ght. Well, I’m here to tell you, in the case of the RWA Golden Heart® award, it really is true. I’m not Read more…
In four days, I’ll be leaving for New York City. Not only is this my first trip to NYC, it’ll be my first RWA National conference. Needless to say, I’m nervous — and seeing all the chatter online isn’t easing my jitters. In an attempt to stay sane while I Read more…
I normally don’t pay much attention to my horoscope. Oh sure, I know my sign — Libra — and the signs of family. I even check my horoscope every Thursday, when I’m putting together the Sunday puzzle page for the newspaper. I’ll also read it if I stumble across it Read more…