Friday, April 30, 2010

Friday Funnies - and Truth Time!

    Okay, time to reveal my two hidden truths from last week :) I will go ahead and reprint what I had and put an explanation or two in blue. And no one guessed right!!!! Well, not true - Palindrome guessed one number right :D I think that deserves a prize...I'm thinking something chocolate :D Palindrome, email me!! (Contact button on the sidebar) :)

    Here we go!

    1. My brother once told me I could get curly hair if I stuck eggbeaters in my hair. He was wrong - eggbeaters turned on high and placed in your hair will cause baldness, not curls. My mom had to cut most of my hair off to get them out.

    This is a lie - well, it did happen to my sister, but not to me. And yes, my mom had to cut quite a bit of her hair off in order to get that eggbeater out. We will never let her or my brother live it down :)


    2. I have a small Celtic tattoo on my back that not even my mother knows about...unless she's reading this blog :D

    Lie - I wanted to get one, but never did :) (Mom, you can relax now!) :D

    3. I know how to say "Shut up" "I'm going to spank your butt" and "Watch what you're saying, I speak Samoan" in Samoan...I used to know more, but I've forgotten everything else. But at least I remembered the important stuff :D

    True! My first fiance was Samoan and I learned quite a bit...enough to catch the gist of most conversations. I met him at school in Hawaii. Sweetest guy you'll ever meet and he could shimmy up a coconut tree with a machete in his mouth. Those were fun times :D

    4. My first fiance used to have entire conversations with me using only his eyebrows. Yes, I speak fluent eyebrow *takes a bow*

    True again! Of course, I'm not talking in-depth political discussions or anything, but it really was surprising the amount of information I could get just by the way he moved his eyebrows. When he came to visit my family on summer vacation, we'd do the eyebrow thing and I'd turn and tell whoever else was with us that we had decided to go get dinner or the spectators would be very confused when I'd start answering questions they hadn't heard asked. 
    It would sort of go like this: 

    Him: eyebrow lift to the left
    Me: Yeah, you want to go now?
    Him: eyebrow scrunched
    Me: Okay. Let me know when you are ready
    Him: eyebrow lift aimed at our friends
    Me: Yeah, I think they are going, I'll ask
    Him: eyebrow shift to the right in the direction of bathroom
    Me: K, I'll wait out here
    Him: eyebrow wiggle
    Me: *smile* Love you too

    :D

    5. My favorite t.v. show is Yo Gabba Gabba - I lie and say I'm taping it for the kids, but really, I sit up late at night when no one can see me and rock out to their awesome tunes.

    Angie, so true - it
    Iis a little creepy. My kids, however, love it. I will tolerate anything that keeps them busy but find it odd...that show would have given me nightmares as a kid :)

    6. I spent nearly every summer of my childhood at Space Camp, determined to be an astronaut. I enrolled in the aeronautics program at my first college with great expectations. But, since I flunked out of all my math classes, was terrified of heights, and claustrophobic, my guidance counselor suggested I try something a little less...challenging. I should have stuck with the aeronautics program - it would have been easier.

    Nope, false. I never went to space camp, never enrolled in any programs. I did, however, love Space Camp, the movie. But, math was not my best subject, I am terrified of heights, and I am claustrophobic. So yeah...writing is a much better profession for me :)

    7. As a cheerleader at my high school, I got to the be top of the pyramid at the homecoming game. I fell. I decided not to be a cheerleader anymore. (See #6 regarding my fear of heights - this is where it alll started) :D

    Lie - never a cheerleader. I was in the Drama club :D

    8. I have a weird obsession with the number 3 - everything in my house is arranged in groups of 3, I buy fruit in multiples of 3, my children have 3 names, I always knock 3 times - I'm not crazy, I swear, I just like threes, so shoot me :D

    So false - I'm actually not very fond of odd numbers. I always buy fruit in even numbered groups. Almost always six...four is too few for my family and five is an odd number, so six it usually is :D (I'm not crazy, I swear....well, maybe just a little) ;-D

    And there you have it, my lies and truths :) Since this post is huge already, I'll just post one funny picture and next week we'll go back to our regularly scheduled Friday Funnies :D

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Thursday, April 29, 2010

Thirty Word Thursday - A thought about dealing with rejections



    Truman Capote on criticism responses:

    Never demean yourself by talking back to a critic...Write those letters to the editor in your head, but don't put them down on paper.

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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Editorial Cartoon: The Exam


    I thought this cartoon would make a good "Get Well" card so I made it into one.

    Have a great day !

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Blog Chain - Differences

    Sandra picked our topic for this round on the chain gang - she gave us a choice of topics, but I went with her first question, which was:

    Have you ever created a character different from yourself in some significant way, such as (but not limited to) different gender, race, ethnic group, religion, or sexual orientation? If so, what, if any, research did you do to portray these differences? Was this character a main character, secondary character, or walk-on? Did these differences have an impact on the story?

    I have characters that are completely unlike me, especially the male jock characters or, of course, the supernatural characters. But when it comes to my female MCs, I generally try to actively make them different from me in some way. I make them more edgy, more courageous, more feisty, smarter, funnier, tougher.

    Lately, with my new MC, I find myself giving her qualities and quirks that are completely alien to me. The way she responds to circumstances are the exact opposite of how I would act.

    Though, making my characters different from me seems to be a recent development. My first MC was very similar to me in a lot of respects. She acted the way I would act. But as I've written more, I find it sort of liberating to explore aspects of human nature that are alien to me. I find myself wanting to branch out into uncharted territories. Specifically, I've thought a lot about writing about people from different ethnic or religious backgrounds, explore areas I don't know much about. I love to learn - and writing about something or someone who is so different from me is a great way to do this.

    For research, I mostly people watch. Observe how people act. Ask questions. Especially when it comes to male characters. Having people read my manuscripts helps a great deal, especially my target audience. Also, when I write historicals, I do quite a bit of research into the attitudes, actions, personality traits, and characteristics that were in vogue and popular during whatever time period I am writing about. Actions that are acceptable in 2010 were probably scandalous in 1810 - stuff like that requires some research time. And if I ever delve into a character who is from an ethnic or religious background that I don't know about (and even if I do know something) I'll research those areas also.

    Bottom line, I want my characters to be authentic and believable. The more I know about every aspect of their personality the more "real" they'll be. And I'll research, ask, watch, and experience any and everything I need to in order to make that happen.

    Don't forget to check out Laura's blog for her answer to this question, and stop by Shaun's blog tomorrow to find out his thoughts :)

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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Editorial Cartoon: Count on your vote

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Editorial Cartoon: Count on your vote


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Ten Word Tuesday - on never giving up



    Ever tried? Ever failed?...Try again. Fail again. Fail better.

    ~ Samuel Beckett

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Monday, April 26, 2010

Editorial Cartoon: Stop Crying

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Editorial Cartoon: Stop Crying


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Obsession Confession....

    I am addicted to books - as in SERIOUSLY addicted. Obsessed. When I'm in the middle of a good book, nothing else gets done. No housework, no writing, no sleeping...it really borders on the ridiculous, but I just can't help it.

    I just sent my kindergartener to school with a $20 bill...I'm terrified it won't make it there, but this week is his school Book Fair and I want him to be able to buy anything his little heart desires (though, looking over the prices, it may not be much, even with $20).

    Oh my - nostalgic visions of my own school book fairs dancing in my head.... *happy sigh*

    I had to refrain from sending the whole $60 I had in my wallet. He gets to go buy BOOKS. I'm all giddy just thinking about it. I could really blow entire paychecks on books. Sure, I'd feel guilty afterward, but the feeling would be muted by the absolute euphoria I experience when I'm eyeball-deep in an awesome story.

    In fact, I'm in the middle of reading a book now...which is why this post is later than usual and wasn't set up ahead of time as is normally the case - I was reading all weekend :D

    So, how about you? Are there any other crazy, book junkies out there? Can you get sucked into a good book and still function, or does the world shut down as you devour your latest treat?

    Please tell me I'm not alone.... :D

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Sunday, April 25, 2010

Editorial Cartoon: The Litter Box

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Editorial Cartoon: The Litter Box


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Friday, April 23, 2010

Editorial Cartoon: Public General Warning

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Friday Funnies and a Few Awards

    Happy Friday!!! First, a couple items of fun business :)

    I am guest blogging today on the blog of the fabulous Matthew Rush - so head over to The Quintessentially Questionable Query Experiment to check out the query for my one of my fiction projects. I ended up shelving the book, but received quite a few requests beforehand :)


    Annnd next up, AWARD TIME! I have been blessed to receive two fun awards in the last few weeks. The incredible Amanda Sabourova over at So Many Story Ideas, So Little Time passed the Creative Blogger Award to me.





    The rules - post six fabulous lies and two truths about myself. Now, as a writer of both fiction and non-fiction, I should be able to come up with six lies and two truths. But I'm telling you, this is harder than writing a query letter LOL Okay, here goes....


    1. My brother once told me I could get curly hair if I stuck eggbeaters in my hair. He was wrong - eggbeaters turned on high and placed in your hair will cause baldness, not curls. My mom had to cut most of my hair off to get them out.


    2. I have a small Celtic tattoo on my back that not even my mother knows about...unless she's reading this blog :D


    3. I know how to say "Shut up" "I'm going to spank your butt" and "Watch what you're saying, I speak Samoan" in Samoan...I used to know more, but I've forgotten everything else. But at least I remembered the important stuff :D


    4. My first fiance used to have entire conversations with me using only his eyebrows. Yes, I speak fluent eyebrow *takes a bow*


    5. My favorite t.v. show is Yo Gabba Gabba - I lie and say I'm taping it for the kids, but really, I sit up late at night when no one can see me and rock out to their awesome tunes.


    6. I spent nearly every summer of my childhood at Space Camp, determined to be an astronaut. I enrolled in the aeronautics program at my first college with great expectations. But, since I flunked out of all my math classes, was terrified of heights, and claustrophobic, my guidance counselor suggested I try something a little less...challenging. I should have stuck with the aeronautics program - it would have been easier.


    7. As a cheerleader at my high school, I got to the be top of the pyramid at the homecoming game. I fell. I decided not to be a cheerleader anymore. (See #6 regarding my fear of heights - this is where it alll started) :D


    8. I have a weird obsession with the number 3 - everything in my house is arranged in groups of 3, I buy fruit in multiples of 3, my children have 3 names, I always knock 3 times - I'm not crazy, I swear, I just like threes, so shoot me :D


    Okay - there you go - I will let you know next Friday which two are true :) You may leave your guesses in the comments. I'm sure you will all guess correctly :D


    I think I will pass this one on to:


    Stephanie McGee at Chronicles of a Novice Writer
    JEM at Can I Get a Side of Reality With That?
    Caledonia Lass at Writings, Musings, and Other Such Nonsense
    Zoe Courtman at No Letters on My Keyboard


    And, the lovely and talented Stina Lindenblatt at Seeing Creative gave me the Awesomesauce Award - thanks so much Stina!!!




    And, I think I'll pass this one on to a few awesome people:


    Lydia Kang at The word is my oyster
    Matthew Rush at The Quintessentially Questionable Query Experiment
    L.T. Elliot at Dreams of Quill and Ink
    Bonny Anderson
    and the ever awesome Christine Fonseca


    And now on to our Friday Funnies!




    "A writer is a person for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people." -Thomas Mann





    "After being turned down by numerous publishers, he had decided to write for posterity." -George Ade



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Thursday, April 22, 2010

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Stylish Black Emo Girl Hair Styles 2008 Winter


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Obama Cartoon: Follow Me

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Thirty Word Thursday




    Most people quit. If you don't...if you rewrite, if you keep publishing...you will understand that, "What's the secret?" is not the question, which is, "Are you having fun?"

    ~ Robert Lipsyte, on the secret to writing

    Also, I am guest blogging today over at the awesome blog of Matthew Rush. The non-fiction query that caught the attention of my agent (and publisher) will be available for your viewing pleasure - so head over to The Quintessentially Questionable Query Experiment to take a peek :) 

    Tomorrow, you can see one of my fiction queries that garnered some interest. The book, however, failed to please, but the query worked well :)

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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Editorial Cartoon: Economic Slavery

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WIP Wednesday

    Oh, my WIP.....oye. Okay, I have been enjoying the outlining, and I will continue to work on it. But, I have changed gears and am working on something else :D For two reasons. (We'll call the first project Project A and the new one Project B)

    1. While I am really liking the outlining thing, for Project A at least, some of the urgency that I had to write the story seems to have dissipated a bit in the process of getting down all the details for the outline. Now, I say for Project A, because I've written just as many notes for Project B and I haven't come across this problem yet. So, I'm thinking it is the project, not the outlining.

    2. There are two very different directions I can take Project A and I can't decide for the life of me where I want to go. I can't decide which side of the fence I want my MC on - which is a pretty big decision as who (or rather, what) she is determines the rest of the storyline. I have actually outlined both scenarios....and I just CAN'T decide. Which leaves me sitting in front of a blank screen pulling my hair out.

    And then, while researching for Project A I came across something else that sparked a new story idea, one I am VERY excited about; one that I still feel that urgency to write, even with all the notes and outlining.

    So :D Looks like I'll be working on the new idea instead. Though I do still really want to write the other WIP...and if I can ever figure out which way to take the story, I'll jump right on it LOL

    Has this ever happened to you? Have you been working on something and had an idea for something else that you just couldn't ignore?

    I'm excited, don't get me wrong. But I do feel incredibly guilty about Project A. Maybe I can keep working on a few notes here and there so it won't feel left out ;-)

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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Ten Word Tuesday




    Technique alone is never enough. You have to have passion.

    ~ Raymond Chandler

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Monday, April 19, 2010

Happy Monday!

    Sorry for my recent lack of response to comments. I generally try to respond either by email or comment, but the last week has been HECTIC. My mom and sister and her family were visiting for most of the week, which was a blast! I haven't seen my sister in about 6 years, so I really enjoyed spending time with her. So, that part was fun, though I stayed off the computer :) But then the flu bug hit and has been making it's tummy-cramping way through my family. The kids are on the mend, but now it's my turn. Oh joy LOL

    In any case, please forgive me if I don't respond as much as I have been. Rest assured, I am reading and loving all of your comments, as always :)

    And now, I'm going to sign off for a bit and go back to bed :D I'll be back tomorrow! Happy Monday!!!


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Sunday, April 18, 2010

Birthday Cartoon: Knock at the door

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Saturday, April 17, 2010

Office Humor: Work-Casm’s Jobless Recovery

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Office Humor: Work-Casm’s Teamwork

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Friday, April 16, 2010

Friday Funnies



    You have the right to not change anything, but don't be a fool. Change things if somebody else is right. But if you do change something because somebody else is right, you must instantly take credit for yourself. That's very important.

    ~ Edward Albee


    Breslin's Rule: Don't trust a brilliant idea unless it survives the hangover.

    ~ Jimmy Breslin


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