Monthly Archives: September 2007

For anyone out there who’s ever gotten a rejection letter, this is for you. In other news, not a whole lot to report. The rewrite of Ichabod is proceeding–bumpily at first, but more smoothly now. Work goes well–the current project … Continue reading →

That is the question. I have some book-earned money that needs spending (since I want to not pay as much in taxes). I need a new computer. So . . . should I buy one pre-built or make one on … Continue reading →

It’s not one of those “watershed birthdays” or anything. The big 3-0 won’t come until next year. But I’m a year older now, and a lot has happened to me in the past year. I got another Masters degree, found … Continue reading →

Actually, the doctors aren’t convinced we’re going to have a girl. Maybe it’s a boy. The ultrasound today came back normal and everything, but the baby’s breech right now, so it was hard to tell gender, apparently. (I’m hardly an … Continue reading →

I heard back from the agent over the weekend. He was very nice about it, and he had some very helpful suggestions, but the end result is the same: a no. This is kind of a downer, obviously. I mean, … Continue reading →

I just read online that Robert Jordan passed away over the weekend. I know that some people have given his books a hard time as the series wore on, but I just wanted to say that they were and are … Continue reading →

Found a blog that has some interesting tidbits for those of you who are interested about the “Road to Publication” process for various authors. James Dashner is posting about his own experience on his “Dashner Dude” blog. Go check it … Continue reading →

I think I’d like dieting a whole lot more–and be more successful at it–if not for the fact that I don’t like being hungry. Of course, as I write this, I realize that there are starving people out there in … Continue reading →

I’m used to computer problems, and I expect problems when I’m setting up sound systems for my television or getting the hang of something new. But I’m totally clueless when it comes to non-electronic forms of technology–such as fridges. Last … Continue reading →

I know I’m doing a terrible job of updating my blog. The sad thing is, there just isn’t that much to update right now. Still waiting on the internet to get hooked up at my house, and I don’t spend … Continue reading →