by SMThornton | Jan 19, 2010 | Uncategorized
Books are yummy. So yummy, in fact, that I’m devouring them. So far this month I’ve beta-ed two books and have eaten, er… read the following: 1. March- Geraldine Brooks 2. Hush, Hush- Becca Fitzpatrick 3. The Hunger Games- Suzanne Collins 4. Catching...
by SMThornton | Jan 18, 2010 | Uncategorized
Tonight my three-year-old and I were cuddled on the couch, watching Cinderella. It came to part where Cinderella and the prince dance at the ball and my daughter hugged me and said, “Oh, Mommy, this is a lovely part.”She then proceeded to sing the entire...
by SMThornton | Jan 15, 2010 | Uncategorized
I love being a beta. I’ve beta-ed three full manuscripts over the past two months along with a couple smaller writing projects. I love it. It’s a little daunting to offer someone feedback on their novel or other work, but I love getting my own manuscript...
by SMThornton | Jan 14, 2010 | Uncategorized
It is January in Alaska. Translation: It’s dark and cold. I don’t mind the cold- anything above room temperature and I turn into a fire-breathing harpy. But the dark? I hate the dark. I love summer because I can garden at midnight or play outside with my...
by SMThornton | Jan 13, 2010 | Uncategorized
In the past couple days, both Amalia and Deb@RGRamblings have awarded me this super-yummy Happy 101 award. I’m going to copy Deb (because she’s a genius) and award this to bloggers who remind me of my favorite things. I’m also going to attempt to...
