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When I first started writing almost 15 years ago, I was part of a group that shared a flash fiction prompt, and we would all write a piece inspired by a word. I used to really enjoy them, and even got a couple published. Since I didn’t want to come up with 31 words for myself for this challenge, I decided to base it off the alphabet. And rather than write flash fiction, which is 1000 words or less, I decided to do micro fiction, which is only a few hundred words.
IndieReader gave The Edge Rules 4.5 stars and said it’s “perfect for readers looking for a book that is both socially relevant and charming.” I’m sharing an interview with Brianna to celebrate.
No matter how many times I type those magical words THE END, it never gets old. On Friday—two weeks later than my goal but also 15,000 words past my goal—I finished the first draft of The Trail Rules, book two in the Rules series. (In case you’ve missed it, YES! This is now a series!)
When you’re too close to something, it’s hard to see it for what it truly is. Whether it’s writing, a relationship, or a group of pictures you’re trying to hang on the wall and just can’t get to line up (they STILL aren’t perfect), taking a step back and looking at things from a new …
(This was supposed to post in the morning. Sorry about the unplanned change in schedule.) Earlier tonight I joined an already-in-progress Spanish class, where I met a group of very nice people and got to practice my Spanish! I’ve been worried that I’ll lose my fluency the longer I’m away from Spanish speakers, and while …
Today my a post Can I Tell You a Secret is up at the Army of Ermas blog. Please go check it out!
It’s that time — the midway NaNo update. I had planned to tell you about my progress a little more often, but here we are on the downslope of November (don’t get me started on that…) and I haven’t told you how it’s going. I knew going into NaNo as a gainfully employed person that …