19th February, 2010 - Posted by seb22277 - 7 Comments
I don’t write murder mysteries. Or anything close to them. But I routinely assemble the worst parts of someone I don’t like in my real life and turn them into a thoroughly disagreeable character in my writing. Nastiness shines front and center. The ending leaves them alone, penniless and /or humiliated. It’s immensely satisfying. » Read More
11th February, 2010 - Posted by Kathryn - 11 Comments
My fourth grader is taking the writing portion of the FCAT this week and with much excitement, she shared with me what she has been writing in preparation. Using prompts, wow words, and her favorite writing strategy- “said is dead,” she impressed with me tales of a high-flying puppy, a thriller involving bank robbers, and » Read More
6th February, 2010 - Posted by Lyn Armstrong - 4 Comments
The ship’s lack of motion actually woke me up early today. I crawled out of bed to see the high risers of Miami. Sigh. We were back home. A depressing lethargy came over me, the very same feeling you get when you know your vacation is over. Grabbing the last of my personal effects, I » Read More
5th February, 2010 - Posted by Lyn Armstrong - 5 Comments
Day Four The lack of sleep and partying has finally caught up with me today. Think I’ll take things slow. And when I say “slow”, I mean run around like a chicken with its head cut off. LOL. I am constantly on the move at these conferences and retreats. I can rest when I get home. An » Read More
4th February, 2010 - Posted by Lyn Armstrong - 5 Comments
Ah, Mexico. Here we are. I can’t help but feel the excitement of a new adventure run through my veins. I stepped off the ship and pushed my way through the throngs of photographers (no, not the paparazzi, instead it was the ship’s vultures eager to make commission on a photo op). I took a » Read More