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 5: Our writing spaces

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Our latest episode of Curb Chat, our bi-monthly podcast, is up! In this episode, we talk about our writing spaces: where we write, how we write and what we write on. Also included… Continue reading →

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3 Things I Learned from Other Writers

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It’s about that time where I pass on some knowledge, things I’ve learned during my years of writing. Sure, the obvious “how to” stuff is rampant. To try to catalog, let alone narrow it down… Continue reading →

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500 Club (7.17.14)

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Hello Thursday! The summer monsoon has finally arrived here in the desert. The temperature only slightly drops as the humidity soars. Step out side only if you want to know how it feels like… Continue reading →

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What Day Is It, Again? Confession of a irregular writer

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Seriously. Where has the summer gone, and why don’t I have a higher word count under my belt? Between working the Phoenix Comicon and family vacations, my life’s been a whirlwind of activity.… Continue reading →

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Curb Chat Episode 4: Plotting vs. Pantsing

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There’s a new episode of Curb Chat, our bi-weekly podcast, available for your listening pleasure. In this episode, we talk about plotting versus pantsing. *cue organ music* Give it a listen. It’s a lot of fun. 🙂

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Fellow Geeks, Here’s A New Book For You!

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Hey there, word nerds. First off, sorry I’ve been away from the blog for so long. It’s been one of those months where life has trumped all other endeavors. Good things have been… Continue reading →

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Rethinking Rejection

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So you’ve done the work. You’ve poured your blood, sweat, and tears into a manuscript you’re convinced will change the world. You’ve listened to your critique group. You’ve altered, changed and rearranged your words… Continue reading →

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24 hours of normal

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On Monday (okay technically very early Tuesday) I finally sent out my manuscript to an interested professional. Then I folded a mountain of laundry because I had too much nervous energy to sleep.… Continue reading →

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500 Club (6.26.14)

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Hello Thursday! The Summer Solstice has passed, and the days are now starting to shorten. However the heat is still going strong, and only getting hotter here in the desert. A good way… Continue reading →

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Curb Chat Episode 3: Recapping Phoenix Comicon

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In our 3rd episode of Curb Chat, we discuss the fun we had at Phoenix Comicon.

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