Will Publish For Cupcakes

by | Oct 19, 2010 | Uncategorized

Here’s the conversation my three-year-old monkey and I had last night…MONKEY: Mommy, what does publish mean?ME: Well, it means that an agent says they like my book and they find someone who will make lots of copies of it. Then they put them on the shelves...

First 250 Blogfest- Finally!

by | Oct 18, 2010 | Uncategorized

This weekend was Elle Strauss’ First 250 Words Blogfest. I had every intention of posting the first page of Hatshepsut on Saturday and then was waylaid by a migraine that mucked up my entire weekend. If I could have gauged my eyes out or trephinated my own skull...

The Lady Gaga Effect

by | Oct 8, 2010 | Uncategorized

I cannot get Lady Gaga out of my head. This is bad. Very bad.Do you know how hard it is to write about the Middle Ages or Ancient Egypt when you have the lyrics to “Bad Romance” or “Poker Face” running through your head, especially when...

Another Lesson From Disneyland- What To Expect

by | Oct 1, 2010 | Uncategorized

My daughter has big plans to go on Splash Mountain and Thunder Mountain Railroad in December when we visit Disneyland. Granted, the monkey is only going to be four, but she meets the height requirement for both. However, based on my Space Mountain debacle, I plan to...

Compelling Characters- Sue Sylvester!

by | Sep 24, 2010 | Uncategorized

“…I will go to the animal shelter and get you a kitty cat. I will let you fall in love with that kitty cat. And then on some dark, cold night, I will steal away into your house…and punch you in the face.” -Sue SylvesterAs a reader, I love it...