It's been forever since I wrote here, and a lot has happened (and will happen). #1--I graduate with my BA in Anthropology and History, and minor in Classical Studies in December of 2023. #2--Already been accepted to the Anthropology Master's program at UofL. #3--Will be applying to a few more schools out West. #4--I am... Continue Reading →
Writing Music
I'm constantly listening to music, looking up lyrics, searching for songs that play on shows and movies in the backgrounds. Music is a passion of mine. I can't play an instrument and I cannot sing--but that does not stop me.
Official Soundtrack to Absolution
Since Absolution is as done as I can get it, I want to share the soundtrack. Each song is a chapter title, as is the title of the novel.
I’m Query Mad
For the past week I have queried 28 different agents. I have already received five rejections. I'm not upset by the rejections. The truth is, this a tough door to open and you have to have thick skin to make it.
Stranger than Fiction
"Hi. Is this the line for tickets?" That simple question has changed my life. I would say that I couldn't have written the last five months if I tried...but in some ways, I just about did. I need to go back November of 2018, so, curl up with your favorite beverage and get comfortable.
Aesthetic Board
I was scrolling through Twitter and I have seen posts with pictures that writers use to help with their novel. At first I was like 'why? shouldn't the novel come your imagination?'
Selling Myself
It is said that prostitution is the oldest profession, I would think that writing would come in second.
Why?
I have been writing since I was a child. My fourth grade teacher had an assignment for us that she gave us titles and we had to write a short story. Mine was "When Seconds Count". She told me years later that she kept that story an example for her students.Â
Absolution By Gary Numan
When I pulled the lyrics up on this song, my first thought reading them was from a mother's perspective. I would do anything for my daughter.
Curtain Call by Tori Amos
Let me set the scene... I have heard this song numerous times before, but it struck a cord (see what I did there?) while driving from Florida to Indiana in June of 2009 when we were officially moving.Â
Useless Ramblings 