Burj Khalifa Pinnacle BASE Jump – 4K
May 2, 2014
I wet myself. Some day, I hope I have the courage to do something like this. Some day.
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Fifteen-Minute Story
April 29, 2014
It occurred to me that I don’t actually have any fiction writing posted on this blog. I think it’s time to change that. Here’s something short I typed in fifteen minutes. It’s unedited. Take a look and let me know what you think. If anyone can recommend a good writing prompt web site, let me … More Fifteen-Minute Story
Legends and Myths are needed
April 27, 2014
I realized something Friday as I rode the train home. I realized what my young adult fantasy novel (of which I’m almost done with the latest draft! :-) ) was missing. All along, I knew it was missing something. Something that other fantasy books had, but mine didn’t. Something I couldn’t quite place my finger … More Legends and Myths are needed
Ninja Sex Party–Dragon Slayer
April 25, 2014
Don’t judge me. It’s catchy.
Why I write
April 22, 2014
I was sick over the weekend, and while that meant that I posted an old, quick blog about my lack of singing skills, it also gave me time for some good ol’ self-analysis. While I lay in bed, staring at the walls and wondering how I can feel so tired yet be unable to fall … More Why I write
My Steering Wheel Thinks I’m a Fantastic Singer
April 20, 2014
I have a confession to make. I sing in the car. There, I said it. Yes, when driving really anywhere, if there’s a song on the radio that I know some of the words to (which unfortunately, is most of them), I will join right in. I have a knack for memorizing songs really easily … More My Steering Wheel Thinks I’m a Fantastic Singer
How my Grandfather Quit Smoking
April 15, 2014
He came home from work one day and announced that he was no longer going to smoke. Never touched another cigarette in his life. If only we all could be so strong. Poppy, you’re incredible.
I must do things in order
April 13, 2014
I have a thing about doing things in order. But it’s true. If someone hands me a book that is the second in a series, I won’t read it until I seek out the first. If someone recommends a TV show, I will start at the first season and go through everything to get caught … More I must do things in order
Magic explains why you want to live in Stockholm
April 11, 2014
No seriously. That’s what it does.
Mega-Awesome Author Adventures
April 8, 2014
Over the weekend, I got the chance to be in the same room as Eoin Colfer, Jonathan Stroud, Rick Riordan, and Ridley Pearson—four critically acclaimed young adult authors. I’ve had the fortune of reading at least one book by each of these authors, and after the panel, I hope to expand that to many more. … More Mega-Awesome Author Adventures
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