-
Archives
- February 2025
- January 2025
- December 2024
- November 2024
- October 2024
- September 2024
- August 2024
- July 2024
- June 2024
- May 2024
- April 2024
- March 2024
- February 2024
- January 2024
- December 2023
- November 2023
- October 2023
- September 2023
- August 2023
- July 2023
- June 2023
- May 2023
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- November 2021
- October 2021
- September 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- March 2020
- December 2019
- February 2018
- January 2018
- December 2017
- November 2017
- October 2017
- September 2017
- August 2017
- July 2017
- June 2017
- May 2017
- April 2017
- March 2017
- February 2017
- January 2017
- December 2016
- November 2016
- October 2016
- September 2016
- August 2016
-
Meta
Category Archives: Uncategorized
Sean Astin and Me! (Sort Of) My daughters recently went to a Comic Con where Lord of the Rings star Sean Astin was attending. I was jealous, given I’m also a huge LoTR fan. And, I’ve loved Sean Astin since I was … Continue reading
Uncategorized
Comments Off on Two-Fifty Tuesday: A Circuitous Path
The Author Platform The prevailing wisdom in the writing world is to establish an “author platform”, a way to build connections with readers. I’m all in on the purpose of the author platform. I’m not all in on its execution, though. Social … Continue reading
Uncategorized
Comments Off on Two-Fifty Tuesday: Dread and
Author Appreciation Many moons ago, I was on a Caribbean cruise with my family, and I was blown away by the experience. The servers, crew, cleaners and attendants were helpful, friendly and kind. But I was aware of my privilege; … Continue reading
Uncategorized
Comments Off on Two-Fifty Tuesday: Spread Your Gratitude
A Healthy Life Would you rather a happy successful writing life or happy successful life? Uh, Jen, they don’t have to be mutually exclusive… Obviously not, but in reality, we often struggle with both our writing life and, well, life. Sometimes one … Continue reading
Uncategorized
Comments Off on Two-Fifty Tuesday: Your Choice
The “Why Not Me?” Challenge I’ve had some success as a writer. I have one published novel with a second one coming out soon. I’ve written a handful of other manuscripts. I keep learning, and practicing and trying (and failing, … Continue reading
Uncategorized
Comments Off on Two-Fifty Tuesday: Writer Envy
What’s A Writing “Win”? I love picking up words of wisdom from other writers. Recently my friend Abby and I were talking about getting the job done. “Motivation leads to motivation,” she said. Her words were like a bolt of … Continue reading
Uncategorized
Comments Off on Two-Fifty Tuesday: Motivation
Word Power My teen daughter reminded me of a powerful tool in our writer’s arsenal: diction. Word choice. It matters what words we choose. She told me that her friend was complaining about a strange girl in their class who … Continue reading
Uncategorized
Comments Off on Two-Fifty Tuesday: Diction
Skill vs Experience When I decided to get another tattoo, I went to the tattoo parlour and asked who would be the best artist for my vision. Since I wanted to include colour, I was referred to Karl. I therefore … Continue reading
Uncategorized
Comments Off on Two-Fifty Tuesday: What It Takes
The Real World of Writing Drew Hayden Taylor is a renowned Canadian Indigenous author known for his humour and sharp insight. I taught his novels and plays in my high school English classes, so I was excited when I got … Continue reading
Uncategorized
Comments Off on Two-Fifty Tuesday: Dreams vs. Reality
Writing is Like Life My grocery store is undergoing renovations. It’s frustrating! Every week, products are scattered in different places. If I were an optimist, I’d feel like I was on an exciting new treasure hunt, but dammit, I have … Continue reading
Uncategorized
Comments Off on Two-Fifty Tuesday: Frustrations