Hello my friends. Wow it's been forever since I've dipped my toes here. Sorry about that. I've been busy in my day life but I'm hoping to be able to spend more time working on some original fiction and getting it up and out there in the world. I've been fighting off a wicked cold/flu thingy that apparently is never ending. I've been to the doctor, done a round of antibiotics and the darn thing is still hanging in there. It's been a month now and I am sick and tired of being sick and tired.
So I've decided to set some goals for myself this year, and I'll get into it a little more in future posts. Mainly though, I need to work on original creative projects that have the potential to improve my life. First up is swapping out my soul sucking second job for a new part time gig where I teach people to draw. I may not have mentioned this earlier, but in a former life I was a professional animator, so essentially that means I never grew up and yes, I have enough knowledge about drawing to be dangerous *evil grin*
Secondly, I need to work on writing something that I feel able to confidently produce as a novel. I have a friend who has written her first novel and self published it. She struggled to get her book out there and damn it she did it. Goes to show you when you believe in yourself you can get things done. So, taking a page from her, I am going to look into self publishing and weigh the pros and cons of doing it that way.
Lots of things to think about, and I plan to chatter on and on about it here. Hope you're along for the journey!
Friday, March 2, 2012
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Jumping in the Deep End
So I've decided to jump into the deep end and submit some short stories to a lesbian anthology being put together as I type. My friend and fellow writer, Callie has been encouraging me to go for it. In fact she told me about it and has submitted several stories herself. It would be really cool to be in the same anthology together, don't you think?
It's amazing how insecure I am about submitting things to be published. It's like my inner critic goes into overdrive and I doubt myself and my work. Which is silly because the only way to get better and get published eventually is to suck at first and then improve as you go along as well as learn the publishing game. I have no clue how that all works. I guess if I really want to find out, I'm going to have to just plug my nose and jump and figure out how to doggie paddle my way through it all.
Now if you'll excuse me, I have some stories to polish up and get ready to send off. I'll keep you posted if I get anywhere with them, or if Callie does too. Wish us luck, peeps!
It's amazing how insecure I am about submitting things to be published. It's like my inner critic goes into overdrive and I doubt myself and my work. Which is silly because the only way to get better and get published eventually is to suck at first and then improve as you go along as well as learn the publishing game. I have no clue how that all works. I guess if I really want to find out, I'm going to have to just plug my nose and jump and figure out how to doggie paddle my way through it all.
Now if you'll excuse me, I have some stories to polish up and get ready to send off. I'll keep you posted if I get anywhere with them, or if Callie does too. Wish us luck, peeps!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
I Want One
I saw this online and had to share. It's so cute, it makes me want an Ipad...
As their website says:
After 16 months of intense product design and laborious research and development we are proud to say that our wishes (and hopefully yours) have finally come true! From texting to web browsing, the new Spinning Hat Typescreen™ gives you all modern functionality of an iPad with the sleek classic feel of retro typewriters that we all miss so dearly.
As an officially licensed Apple product, the Limited Edition Typescreen™ offers all the style and quality that you’d expect from Apple with the playful design and innovation expected from Spinning Hat. Compatible with both the iPad and iPad 2, the Typescreen™ will help add a “touch” of class and sophistication to any living room.
You can find it here if you're interested in actually getting one http://spinninghat.com/product/typescreen
Not that I've tried it or anything, so buyer beware. It just tickles my inner geek fancy.
Later peeps...
As their website says:
After 16 months of intense product design and laborious research and development we are proud to say that our wishes (and hopefully yours) have finally come true! From texting to web browsing, the new Spinning Hat Typescreen™ gives you all modern functionality of an iPad with the sleek classic feel of retro typewriters that we all miss so dearly.
As an officially licensed Apple product, the Limited Edition Typescreen™ offers all the style and quality that you’d expect from Apple with the playful design and innovation expected from Spinning Hat. Compatible with both the iPad and iPad 2, the Typescreen™ will help add a “touch” of class and sophistication to any living room.
You can find it here if you're interested in actually getting one http://spinninghat.com/product/typescreen
Not that I've tried it or anything, so buyer beware. It just tickles my inner geek fancy.
Later peeps...
Friday, January 21, 2011
New Beginnings
Well, I start my new blog and then I disappear from the face of the earth for a few months. Not good. However, it's a new year and and new start at trying to keep up with my blog over here. My day job has been extremely busy so my writing time has been pretty non existant. I had been hoping to do Nanowrimo and signed up and everything but sadly I was so overwhelmed with work that I didn't have a chance to perform. I like the idea of Nano but I think the time of year is not good for me. Maybe if it was in February or March instead of November would work for me. I'm thinking of trying again, I'll keep you posted.
I've also decided to enter a short story into the Toronto Star's writing competion. First prize is $5000 plus admission to a correspondance writing course. There is also second and third place prizes of $2000, and $1000 and all three stories will be posted in the paper. The only down side is that I can't submit under my pen name. Oh, did I mention that Kenna Wolfgram is a pen name. Well, it is. So I'll actually have to submit under my actual name. That's a little scary, but I think I'm going to do it.
So happy New Year to you, a little late, and watch this space, because I still have a lot to say.
I've also decided to enter a short story into the Toronto Star's writing competion. First prize is $5000 plus admission to a correspondance writing course. There is also second and third place prizes of $2000, and $1000 and all three stories will be posted in the paper. The only down side is that I can't submit under my pen name. Oh, did I mention that Kenna Wolfgram is a pen name. Well, it is. So I'll actually have to submit under my actual name. That's a little scary, but I think I'm going to do it.
So happy New Year to you, a little late, and watch this space, because I still have a lot to say.
Friday, August 6, 2010
When You Least Expect It
I though I'd start off posting a short fic I wrote back in November 2009. Just to whet your appetite *grin*
When You Least Expect It
It always seems to happen when you least expect it. You work so hard that you barely even notice most times. You spend day in and day out together, and time passes and that's okay. In fact, that's just fine by you. And then somewhere between grocery shopping and the dentist, after class and before that next meeting it happens.
She happens.
With her jeans hugging everything just right and a soft smile, she stands there just looking at you with those oh so blue eyes. And you forget to breathe for a minute. The next thing you know she's offering to drive you home and you're still back at the oh so blue eyes. And then she smiles and you smile, wondering what those full lips would taste like. The glint from the ring on your hand catches your eye and you realize that you can't, even though you'd really, really, like to. So you say no, making up an excuse while a part of you wonders, what if?
And then her smile fades and she looks a little sad around the eyes and you know that you did that. She nods her head and looks down before looking back up at you, then waves and wanders back inside where it's warm. And you let that breath out that you've been holding in for what seems like forever. She looks back over her shoulder and smiles one last time before closing the door behind her.
You never know when you'll see her again, you just know that you will. After all she always comes when you least expect it.
Temptation.
When You Least Expect It
It always seems to happen when you least expect it. You work so hard that you barely even notice most times. You spend day in and day out together, and time passes and that's okay. In fact, that's just fine by you. And then somewhere between grocery shopping and the dentist, after class and before that next meeting it happens.
She happens.
With her jeans hugging everything just right and a soft smile, she stands there just looking at you with those oh so blue eyes. And you forget to breathe for a minute. The next thing you know she's offering to drive you home and you're still back at the oh so blue eyes. And then she smiles and you smile, wondering what those full lips would taste like. The glint from the ring on your hand catches your eye and you realize that you can't, even though you'd really, really, like to. So you say no, making up an excuse while a part of you wonders, what if?
And then her smile fades and she looks a little sad around the eyes and you know that you did that. She nods her head and looks down before looking back up at you, then waves and wanders back inside where it's warm. And you let that breath out that you've been holding in for what seems like forever. She looks back over her shoulder and smiles one last time before closing the door behind her.
You never know when you'll see her again, you just know that you will. After all she always comes when you least expect it.
Temptation.
Now that the apocalypse is imminent...
Now that the apocalypse is imminent, again, and the planets are aligned, I figured what the hell, what do I have to lose, right? So here we are, starting our journey together down the long road to getting a book published.
I’m all excited!
I have been lurking online for a few years now, writing short fan fiction and learning as I went. If that is where you know me from, I hope you continue to follow me over here on this new adventure. I still have a lot to learn but the time has come to move into writing longer stories with my own original characters. Stories about strong women whose lives I want to delve into and share with you.
Regardless of how you found me, I’m glad you’re here and I hope you stick with me for the ride. I also have a great group of fellow writers joining me in their own quest for that elusive book deal, so I invite you to check their blogs out too. You’ll find links to “The Collective” on the side menu. In the meantime, welcome to my playground.
Now lets play…
I’m all excited!
I have been lurking online for a few years now, writing short fan fiction and learning as I went. If that is where you know me from, I hope you continue to follow me over here on this new adventure. I still have a lot to learn but the time has come to move into writing longer stories with my own original characters. Stories about strong women whose lives I want to delve into and share with you.
Regardless of how you found me, I’m glad you’re here and I hope you stick with me for the ride. I also have a great group of fellow writers joining me in their own quest for that elusive book deal, so I invite you to check their blogs out too. You’ll find links to “The Collective” on the side menu. In the meantime, welcome to my playground.
Now lets play…
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