Funny thing about me and books: though I write YA contemporary*, I don’t find a lot that jazzes me in that category. In fact, I spent many years actively not reading contemporaries. Oftentimes reading is a means of escape, so why the hell do I want to read something that is based in reality? But, Alicia, you write contemporary fiction.
Nomad in the Apartment
On a previous Friday Fives, I shared my favorite writing locations. These still hold true, but sometimes I need a change of scenery within a location, especially when I’m at the apartment. I have different places to work when I’m working on different things. 1. My desk has been a good place as of late. I work here when my
Best Read Books in 2011
Back in January, I made it my goal to read a book a week. By the summer I blew that goal out of the water. With so many books read over the year, it’s hard to pick just five. I did it though, Lurkdom, just for you*. What were the best books you’ve read this year? * Though, as with
Mandatory Writing Things
Today’s post is super-late and I’m sorry about that. Lots of exciting things have been happening to Yours Truly as of late and since I don’t want to jinx anything, that’s as much as I can write. The materials I need when I sit down to write vary depending on project, so this topic is challenging. Since it’s November
The Flippant Girl’s Guide to Completing Your WIP
I write today’s Friday Fives prompt several days in advance from the discomfort of the veterinary emergency room where The White One has caused me and Hubby too much stress in a small amount of time*. With all this kitty (not to mention Alicia) drama, I am painfully behind my NaNoWriMo word count and each setback like this one is