Lingering Rejection

This week I got a rejection for a short story that reminded me there’s still time to try again, if I happen to have another story that fits their anthology in the next two weeks. (The anthology is closing on March 31.) You really shouldn’t spend too much time thinking about rejection letters. Most of

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Project Day

You know those videos of happy people pulling wallpaper off in gigantic strips? That’s SO not true! I worked for every inch of this space.

The Project of The Day

Ever buy one of those things that you just know should work better than it actually does? My magnetic papertowel holder works. My magnetic whiteboard works. In principle, there’s no reason I shouldn’t be able to magnet all manner of things to my refrigerator. But I am currently locked in mortal combat with a magnetic

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Because I Have Standards

A while back, I happened to pick up a package of Paqui Chili-Limon chips. And they were pretty good, so today, I decided to take the plunge and try their Haunted Ghost Pepper version. Don’t get me wrong, I like a little heat with my food. I just don’t usually go for the THIS IS

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February 2023 Update

Yesterday, I hit my goal word count for February. Uhm… the goal for the first full-length project, that is. I actually have two, right now. I’m about 1,500 words from the month’s goal on project #2, and I’m keeping up fairly well with the 52 week challenge… which, seven weeks into 2023 means that I

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Happy Valentines’ Day

I’m sending out all my best wishes to all you lovebirds out there. Do something fabulous today. Do something uniquely you. Do I have plans? Why, yes, I do. I’ll be right here with a slice of pizza and a hyper-caffeinated beverage celebrating the fact that I’ve never dated anyone who wouldn’t be perfect… for

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