In which the YA author showcases the great and awkward of being a teenager. We just took the kids to their first professional baseball game last night. The Tigers played the Oakland A’s. I’d gone to an A’s game when we lived in California. I’ve seen a Cubs game, too, but that’s the extent ofContinue reading “Self-Deprecating Sunday (24)”
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Goonies Never Say Die
I’m pretty sure the Goonies shirt I just bought (Target, $5) is making me run faster. Or Indiana streets are flatter than Michigan streets. Whatever. I am a big Goonies fan. (Somewhere in the blogosphere Michael Stearns is cringing. Bless his heart.) I can’t help it. The movie has it all: teenagers, adventure, treasure, aContinue reading “Goonies Never Say Die”
Self-Deprecating Sunday (23)
In which the YA author showcases her teenage years in all their awkward glory. This one is for all those Disney fans out there. I’ve talked about the weird obsession I had in high school (and into college) with all things Disney here on Self-Deprecating Sunday: my trying to make “The Happiest Place On Earth”Continue reading “Self-Deprecating Sunday (23)”
I Got A Wombat For Mother’s Day
Magnolia made it for me. I think it’s pretty awesome! Also I got a letter in her best cursive (why are they still teaching cursive?). It highlighted how she liked the time Josh and I threw a surprise party for her and Ella for no reason at all. It’s weird; I’d forgotten about that. ButContinue reading “I Got A Wombat For Mother’s Day”
Free Books!
In less than a month, I’m moving to the great city of Indianapolis! Because I’m sort of in denial, I’ve been reading a lot! Just finished Struts and Frets, which I loved loved loved! And now I’m trying out a paranormal romance, which is a stretch for me. When I went to shelve Struts andContinue reading “Free Books!”
Are You an Adder or Subtracter?
I’ve noticed this: whenever I find myself looking for a way to change/improve on something, I add something into my life. If I want to lose weight, I add exercise because giving up peanut butter, mint M&M’s and bacon makes me sad. If I want to be a better YA writer, I tend to addContinue reading “Are You an Adder or Subtracter?”
The Goodbyes Begin
The moving date is set. June 4th. Of course, if I get a job soon, then I’ll move down ahead of the rest of the family. But having an official date makes me nostalgic. Two Sundays ago I said goodbye to my Ann Arbor critique group. We’ve been working together for I want to sayContinue reading “The Goodbyes Begin”
Self-Deprecating Sunday (22)
In which the YA author showcases the great and awkward of the teenage years. Today I give you a photo that isn’t as self-deprecating as usual (more great than awkward), but one that is close to my heart for the date in which it represents. Never mind that I’m wearing oddly-patterned stirrup pants. (Luckily IContinue reading “Self-Deprecating Sunday (22)”
Why Don’t I Have Issues With Privacy?
I’ve been reading about some YA authors who are leaving Facebook for a variety of reasons. I’m not going to argue about why one should or shouldn’t do so. This post is not a rant (I don’t think). It seems that the new privacy changes have at least something to do with people’s decision toContinue reading “Why Don’t I Have Issues With Privacy?”
Writing Cover Letters
Trying to get a job kinda feel like this. I actually don’t mind the process so much. Mostly, I like myself and think I’m a good worker. I like people. And talking. But I haven’t done phone interviews in a while, so I forgot about the canned questions like, what are you good at andContinue reading “Writing Cover Letters”
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