Elizabeth Bear had quite the brouhaha over on her LJ recently, when the subject of writing characters of color came up. Sadly, I missed the beginning, and I couldn’t locate just where it started. But in her final word on the subject, she laid out some facts with which I can’t help but agree. I […]
Characters of Color Read More ยป
My current writing book (Plot and Structure, James Scott Bell, I highly recommend it) talks about finding your themes. Writing about what I care about. It’s not new advice, no. Pretty much any writing book worth a glance will advise pouring your passion into your work. So maybe it’s just serendipity that the question went
What’s It All About Read More ยป
Just…waah. I don’t care into details. But I really would like to go curl up and cry somewhere. Or have a cigarette. It’s been over eight months, but I really, really want a cigarette. I got reprimanded at work. I think what bugs me most is how flat it’s knocked me. She didn’t tell me
I can’t believe I needed a nap.ย Will this never end?ย Four years into this job, and this year continues being horrible.ย How am I ever supposed to get anywhere if all my energy is required just to get through the damn workday? I will NOT be defeated!ย I will be published, I refuse to
Quoting from this site: Wives and girlfriends of gang members in one of Colombia’s most violent cities have called a sex ban in a bid to get their men to give up the gun. You go, girls.ย Peace will be breaking out all over.
And the Flip Side… Read More ยป
Is it that much to ask?ย Let me write.ย Let me earn a living from my job and go home and write until I can earn a living from my writing and write more. I don’t wanna go to that damn group, and I don’t wanna go hang out with friends and I certainly don’t
Wanna Write, Wanna Write Read More ยป
Because I need it, I’m going to pat myself on the back. It was a hideous day. I am a good mom with a challenging child. She is happy and healthy and smart and not afraid to speak her mind. (sigh…) She is creative (sigh…) and determined and independent. These are good things. The Attendance