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Erasing Time countdown–book-a-day giveaway
It’s almost 1:00 in the morning–but hey, I remembered to pick today’s book winners. Which means we’re off to a promising start! The count-down to Aug 28th is on its way. Next up will be Just One Wish (because someone…But if I ever write a book about the Zombie Apocalypse, at least I’ll have a setting . . .
Zombie picture by Jeremy Keith One of the fun things about writing a novel is all of the research you get to do. Okay, it’s not all fun. For example, you don’t how long I spent on the internet trying…You know you’re an Arizonan in July if . . .
I live in Arizona which means that for the next three months, I will always win in the game of Who-Is-Having-the-Worst-Summer-Weather. Here are the ten reasons that illustrate why you should feel sorry for me. You know you’re an Arizonan…More doll wrecks
Those of you who are faithful followers of this blog know that I have a thing for dolls. I was clearly doll-deprived as a child and have therefore made up for it by buying enough for three childhoods now. Dolls…The problem with public restrooms
I know what you’re thinking after reading that title. The sentence shouldn’t say, “problem”, it should say “problems” because there are clearly many things wrong with public restrooms. At least that’s what you’re thinking if you’re a woman. If you’re…More proof that authors are crazy
Authors are clearly crazy. Think about it. We make up a bunch of people and then write long drawn out conversations between them. Sometimes we have them kill each other and we cry over their demise. Craziness, pure and simple.…Too Stupid to Live–and other character defects
As an author, I can’t openly criticize other authors’ characters and plots without risking that I will someday be seated next to said authors at a convention, and that said authors will remember my criticism and throw their bottled water…Things not to write in the wedding book
My oldest daughter (code name Serena, after her favorite cartoon character) is getting married this week. My baby. If I had Prozac, I would be taking it. Instead I am consuming large amounts of chocolate, which probably doesn’t work as…In one minute: Why you should keep a journal
I love this freeze frame. It looks like my expression after my husband tells me that the dog has a stomach ailment–but no, I’m actually talking about why you should keep a journal.The worst pick up lyrics Award 2012
Last year I created the Enrique Iglesia Memorial Worst Pickup Lyrics in a Song Award. The award bears Enrique’s name due to his touching and romantic song: I Want To–insert the crassest term you can think of here–You Tonight. I’m not…Comicon, where else can you chat with the Grim Reaper
Friday and Saturday I did panels at the Phoenix Comicon. I’ve got to say, it was a memorable experience. Here I am chatting with the Grim Reaper. Turns out that Grim is a fan. Who knew, right? I guess even…Stay In The Loop
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