Letting Go of What I Can’t Control

The first week of the month we do confessions around here. (We are the Parking Lot Confessional, after all.) Here’s what’s on my mind… I’m taking a ceramics class this semester and really… Continue reading →

Creating characters is a little like making friends

The PLC hit a bit of a rough patch there, with all of us encountering various hazards on our little writing roadways, which sent us swerving about into ditches and oncoming traffic. But… Continue reading →

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Curb Chat Episode 9: Geek Out On This

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We’re back with a new episode of Curb Chat, our bi-monthly podcast. This one is a lot of fun, as we talk about the things we’re currently geeking out on in pop culture.… Continue reading →

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Why Character-Building Is Like Baking Chocolate Chip Cookies

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  So, I’m already hating myself a little for presenting the topic this way because I know I’m going to want cookies immediately afterward. But when I sat down to write about how… Continue reading →

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Sharing Ideas Before They’re Done

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I might be superstitious. Actually, I know I am. Just not in the usual way. I’m superstitious about clothes. If bad things happen when I wear a certain shirt, I get paranoid about… Continue reading →

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Curb Chat Episode 8: Book Formats

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Our latest episode of our bi-monthly podcast is now uploaded and ready for your listening pleasure! In this episode we have a lively discussion about book formats: print vs. audio vs. ebook. This… Continue reading →

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One Stop, Part 4

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At last, the conclusion to One Stop! Here are the preceding installments, part 1,  part 2,  and part 3 if you need to catch up. One Stop, Part 4   He thought she’d be in… Continue reading →

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Little Better Than Nothing

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Two months ago I wrote about getting back into my writing rhythm. As it turns out, that wrythm, if you will, is much less than it used to be. I’m getting only one night… Continue reading →

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500 Club (9.4.14)

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Hello Thursday! It seems that lately I have more things to do in a shorter amount of time. Time management hasn’t always been one of my strong points, but somehow I manage to pull… Continue reading →

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What You Can and Cannot Control

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The writing life is a lot like regular life. There are ups and downs. Things you can control and things you can’t. For the most part, you can control when you write, as well… Continue reading →

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One Stop, Part 3

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If you haven’t read part 1 and part 2, please do before you read on. If you have, buckle in and get ready for part three… One Stop, Part 3 The wipers sighed… Continue reading →

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