Friday Fun

Bloggers and Twitterites have too much fun. I love being among the awesome. Today I have a few comics I want to share with you after googling (yes that’s my source) to find some funnies for Friday. I don’t claim to be hilarious… but they’re at least cute. Hopefully you'll find the cuteness in them and they give you a bit of a chuckle!

Got any funness going on?

Truth Thursday's

Yay! I love my truth Thursday’s edition. This is the day where you can say anything weird and no one will judge you… at least until Friday ;)


1. My husband and I have become season’s geeks. Live television is lacking, don’t get me wrong I love reality TV – my husband… not so much – so we have been buying season dvd’s. The latest was Weeds and it was addicting.

2. Spring/Summer time has me reading the light and airy reads! If you’re an author with a sunflower on your cover or girls in pretty sundresses chances are you’re on the top of my list to read. It doesn’t have to be a happy read but if the cover is all about spring then I’m in. I am a girl who judges a book by its cover, in certain months.

3. I don’t like to spend money on just anything. Pandora only allows you to use 40 hours’ worth of their music for the month for free. I was so lazy I’d open up three different accounts to utilize the 40 hours. I finally buckled and paid the $36… and I don’t regret it. Pandora One is the bomb.

4. I’m kind of addicted to American Idol. Casey & Haley rock my world every week. I don’t want to say good-bye.

5. I have three random items at my desk to keep me sane. #1 kitty, pirate boy, and a plush burrito. They scream awesome.

6. I've added one extra to share that I'm addicted to author signings!!! Blue Willow Bookshop has the one-stop shop of awesomeness and this evening Lauren Oliver will be in Houston at Blue Willow at 7 p.m.! So grab your friends, your snacks, and your debit card so we can really make this event awesome! For details hop over here! Next week there will be even more fun! Go to my Blue Willow tab for details!

So what are your truths?

Writer's Research

Happy Wednesday!!!


Today I want to talk about writing – sort of. As opposed to every day right! I love writing as do most of you who follow me.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with the writing process there is a part of the writing where research must happen, sometimes a lot of it.

For a character recently I had to ask Lydia to do a post on her blog for Medical Mondays’ regarding a MC of mine who hardly ever spoke. I wanted to make sure her lungs wouldn’t be affected if she stopped speaking for a long period of time.

I read on Jennifer Hillier’s blog how she visited a women’s correctional facility and spoke with the warden to get a better idea of how the facility worked, all for a new book. (Click here to access PT 1 of the 4 part series as Jennifer shares what she learned!)

I was inspired by Jennifer. I didn’t think I’d have the guts to ask anyone to help me in writing a book. What do you say? What if they say no? What if it ends up being one awful idea?

I stuck all the questions and what if’s in my back pocket and decided to take a chance. My MC told me she was a wedding planner… problem was, I am not. I took a chance and emailed someone who was in the business and asked if she’d be interested in taking me through her process. Within a day she responded and was so excited!

Just like that I ended up being extremely grateful she said yes and she was over the moon that I’d even ask. Turned out that she’s a freelance writer and has always wanted to write a book! What are the odds? Looks like I might be able to give her tips while she gives me tips.

So have you ever stepped outside your comfort zone and had it turn out to be a huge reward? Have you talked with an expert for real details?

Awesome First Sentences... or are they?

For all those who are new, Tuesday Twists are where I’ll select three novels and share their first sentences and a link to reveal that said title. From there rather than judging a book by its cover you’ll instead you’ll judge a book by its first line.

Here we go!

Sentences:

1. I wait.
2. Talk about random.
3. I am ninety.

Results:

1. Secret Book Revealed
2. Secret Book Revealed
3. Secret Book Revealed

Author note: I got luck choosing three books that had such short sentences. I wanted to add a second sentence but that would be cheating so I refrained. For my opinion I believe #1 is the best book I've read this year so far!

So what novel would you choose?

Create your socks off!

Happy Monday!!!

Phew! The challenge is over. I loved the A to Z challenge, it really bonds us together as a blogging/writing world and just allows us to meet some fabulous people along the way!!!

So hello to all my oldies (yes, you're still fab) and to all my newbies! You are all rockstars and I'm glad you stopped by!!!!

So obvioulsy I know that you can all create your socks off but I want to start my Monday off with writing fun and what better way then to chat about just being creative in whatever genre or style you perfer.

As you all know I do love to write fiction, my speciality being Young Adult fantasy and Adult chick lit. I guess you could call me the jack of all trades. Could I dabble in creative non-fiction as well?

I do love to write what I feel and just have fun with it no matter what it is. I think often times we focus too much on what an agent will like and what all new writers (and old forgetful one's) should remember is that you should first write for YOU. Agents love the characters YOU fall in love, the voice YOU create, overall they're looking for YOU and what you're capable of.

That brings me to my next project. I'm stepping outside of my comfort zone and walking on the wild side... Non-fiction. Lately my curosity has led me to the world of non-fiction, devouring the said section in my local Barnes & Noble. It seems I might have an interest in creative non-fiction. Who knows, maybe it'll lead to agenthood. But if it doesn't at least I can say I dabbled in it, and in writing I think that's what matters most. Just enjoying the ride.

Have you ever crossed the world of creative fiction over to creative non-fiction? What project are you dabbling in?