So, as I sit here staring at the last three chapters of book that I've been reading for the past year, I wander how the hell I managed to drag this book out for a year. Its a 659 page thriller from an author that I absolutely love (The Shining by Stephen King if you're … Continue reading Reading Slumps
Creating Some Quiet Time
As I sit here sipping my coffee and trying to think of something to write, I hear my husband play GTA Online, same as everyone else in this house, and I am reminded of why it's important to carve out some quiet time. Just a small hour or so where you don't worry about anyone … Continue reading Creating Some Quiet Time
Confession Time
I started out as a speculative fiction writer and have some how managed to find myself writing horror based stories. Simply because there is a very thin line between paranormal and horror and at some point you are going to cross it. That and I've found I actually enjoy writing in the genre. Why is … Continue reading Confession Time
Our Apocalypse Could Have Been Worse
5 books and a game that shows how the end of the world could happen.
Laying Out Some Plans
Laying Out Some Plans Yes, I know. I'm doing that dreaded thing where I lay out all of my plans for the next couple of months. I use to do this on a regular basis but soon discovered that I would write everything out, post it, and then nothing would happen. Or hardly anything would … Continue reading Laying Out Some Plans
5 movies that I’ve seen but haven’t read the books to.
5 Movies that I've seen but haven't read the books So as a general rule that I've kind of adopted when I was in high school was if there was a book based on a movie I would try to read the book and then watch the film, or watch the film and then read … Continue reading 5 movies that I’ve seen but haven’t read the books to.
Cabin Fever
Week two of officially being settled into the house and now the cabin fever is setting in. I've unpacked all the boxes, even went through several boxes that I've had stored away for years, and got rid of a bunch of stuff. (Have I mentioned I maybe a borderline hoarder. Yeah. Anyways.) But now I've … Continue reading Cabin Fever
Closing Old Doors and Opening New Ones. (Literally)
I went on a bit of a hiatus for the past two weeks because I moved. My husband and I have been together for 10 years and one of the main things we've always talked about doing was buying our own home. Of course this crazy dream of ours would happen just as the world … Continue reading Closing Old Doors and Opening New Ones. (Literally)
Attempting ARK Survival Evolved: Initial thoughts.
Attempting ARK Survival Evolved: Initial thoughts. Something that I enjoy when I'm not stressing about the next story is playing video games. Usually, my go-to is the Sims. Very Generic. Simple. Something I can pay half-assed attention to while I'm watching whatever television show I'm currently binging. But on occasion, I do tend to … Continue reading Attempting ARK Survival Evolved: Initial thoughts.
Authors That Inspire -Courtney A.K.A Lyra Parish
Looking for some new authors to follow. One's that not only have great stories to tell but give back to the writing community. Check out this months post of Authors that Inspire.
