When my mother has a question for me about Hive and/or crypto, it's usually a sign lots of people are talking about it. And given the size of this crypto crash, it's no surprise the news is spreading far and wide. So for this episode, I tried to break it down quickly, in the simplest... Continue Reading →
AMA About Hive (or other things) Podcast Ep 12 – Our Cat Freddie
For today's episode, in honor of #caturday (which is today's #HiveBloPoMo blogging prompt) and yesterday's four year anniversary of our cat Freddie showing up on our doorstep, I decided to talk today about his arrival into our lives (and hearts). ▶️ Listen on Aureal-- Something I forgot to mention in the episode though - Sid... Continue Reading →
Mostly Wordless Monday – Love Writing quote by Ray Bradbury
NOTE: Now that my ophthalmologist determined my vision issues are situational and not a sign of impending blindness, I'm feeling much better about being at my keyboard. However, since the blurriness still makes screen time challenging (and triggers headaches), I'm going to be scarce for a bit longer. I do have a ridiculously detailed health... Continue Reading →
MM – NaNoWriMo Quandary
For the first time since 2010, I have a NaNoWriMo quandary. My original plan was to write something based on the fictional Internet Geek character I created for my old blog. However, I couldn't seem to puzzle out exactly what I wanted from that story line, so here I am - ten days away from... Continue Reading →
MM – The end of NaNo and my uterus
As another NaNoWriMo draws to a close, I am happy to say I've crossed the finish line yet again. This year though, since today also marks the end of my uterus (as you read this, I'll either be in surgery or recovery, depending on the time of day). Since I'll have free time to spare... Continue Reading →
FF – I heart this Neil Gaiman quote
As NaNoWriMo winds to a close (I have just under five thousand words to go), I thought this quote would be appropriate for this Fandom Friday. I've paired these words of wisdom from Neil Gaiman with a picture I took last winter of a Tufted Titmouse (and yes, I'm five years old, and I giggle... Continue Reading →
MM – A NaNo Excerpt
Now that I can faintly see the NaNo finish line shimmering in the distance, I figured I'd share this short, mostly unedited blurb from the start of "Aground." Context - Maeve and Jack are on vacation, and Maeve has misplaced her amber, ghost repelling necklace. Also, for those of you who were interested in my... Continue Reading →
MM – Novel Halfway point
Last week, I felt like a real writer. This week, even though a kind journalist quoted me in an article about NaNoWriMo, I'm back to feeling like I'm writing nonsense. Thankfully, this appeared in my NaNoMail (this is only the beginning - click on the link to read the rest of his wise words) -... Continue Reading →
MM – NaNoWriMo has begun!
"NaNoWriMo has begun, So much writing, so much fun If you type words every day You will win a novel." ~ Traci York (apologies to the Teacher's Meeting rhyme from my childhood) Once more into the fray that is 1,667 words written every day for the month of November. This year, I'm working on the... Continue Reading →
Microblog Monday – Consistency is key
As the one year anniversary of posting three blogs a week (plus once a day for NaBloPoMo) approaches, I decided to peek at my WordPress stats. Now I can say I agree with all the bloggers who say consistency is key. 2013 Posts published - 7 Visitors - 37 Views - 200 2014 (prior to... Continue Reading →
MM – Writing woes
Tonight is the first time my writing group meets without me (thanks to circumstances involving my impending surgery), so I'm singing the writing woes blues. Yes, I'm writing in a way. I'm blogging consistently, but every single day, I think about Maeve and how I'm letting her down by not giving her a decent storyline.... Continue Reading →
Microblog Monday – Happy 10th blogiversary to me
Hard to believe, but ten years ago today, I started blogging for a local newspaper. After two years, I struck out on my own. Granted, there have been long stretches of zero posts, but for close to a year now, I've managed three posts a week, with a few extras (like throwbacks for Thanksgiving and... Continue Reading →