‘Don’t judge a book by its cover’ is a nice saying, but it’s not realistic. Because everyone judges a literal book by its cover. Including me. It’s often the reason I pick up a book at the store or click it online. The storytelling starts with the cover. It draws you in. I’m in the process of obtaining the perfect cover for my latest book. … Continue reading 99 Designs Review and What is a Good Story Worth?
The Globes are early this year, airing January 11, 2026, which complicates things. I don’t have time for more viewing, so my review list is short. And honestly, after reading what I wrote, it’s a little crabby-sounding too. #handshrugemoji. But I’m going to leave it cause I gotta keep things real. #youvebeenwarned The other reason for my short list is that, once again, many of … Continue reading 2026 Golden Globe Movie Reviews
I’ve had Covid for about five weeks. I’m no longer contagious since I’m testing negative, but many of the symptoms persist. With little energy, I’ve neglected much of my life – specifically my writing, but have found comfort in television. So, with my brain fuzzy like I’m drunk – but not in a fun way – I’ll try and elucidate you on my viewing life. … Continue reading Things I’m Watching From my Sickbed
Where Attempted Humanizing and Dehumanization Intersect. . . or Irony in a Bottle Here’s a blog that will never make the Walgreens Boots Alliance Webpage under their glowing stories of commitment where they state they are “determined to do right by our customers, patients, and each other.” My local Walgreens now has a sign in the window of the drive-through with pictures of two smiling … Continue reading Walgreens Has Serious Problems
This is either a loaded question or a risky proposition, but I need a vote on this one. A Karen rating scale. Here’s the story. I made an appointment with my Nissan dealer to have my oil changed, tires rotated, and to get new windshield wipers. It was pretty much a regular maintenance thing for my 60,000 mile SUV. Past experience was that the visit … Continue reading Rate my Level of Karen
I live in Minnesota. It is cold during the winter. Really cold. And tires on a car, in case you didn’t know, like to deflate a bit when they are cold. Apparently, it’s important to have the air pressure in your tires correct. Not only that, but the annoying tire pressure warning light will not go off until you fix your problem. Two science-y bits … Continue reading You’re Charging for Air?
Thank you, San Francisco Writers’ Grotto for the writing prompt and to my friend, Jane, for the inspiration. Write a story in which each sentence will begin with a different letter of the alphabet, beginning with the letter A, and moving sequentially, i.e., B, C, D, and so forth. A single Cheeto lay on the stoop in front of my front door. Baffling and profoundly … Continue reading Middle of the Night Writing Exercise.
This was a writing prompt I came across while procrastinating on my latest WIP (work in progress). My book/WIP needs a warehouse filled with whiteboards and a medicated staff to untangle the discombobulated thought streams my brain shot out on the active storylines. So I thought this writing prompt might clear away the clutter in my brain. But the prompt says “item”. What’s an item? … Continue reading What item in your house are you most grateful for? (And why I picked Cheese Can.)
First off, you’re probably not an idiot. So remind yourself of that often during your writing journey. Second, I wrote this while heavily intoxicated on a cocktail of binge-watching three seasons of House and then experiencing a total tech meltdown. Step into my cage of honesty and rage. You’ve been warned. I’m a writer. That’s really all I want to do. Write my stories. And … Continue reading Email Marketing for Idiot Writers
We’re gearing up for the Oscars in my house, and that means we try to watch the nominated movies so we can have an opinion and a more thorough enjoyment of the experience. I made up a list of some of the movies and where to stream them and put it next to my husband’s favorite viewing chair. He’s usually on board with this annual … Continue reading Hollywood. You’re Killing Me.
