Speaking the Queen’s English (Or At Least Her Servant’s Bloody English)
“England and America are two countries separated by a common language.” George Bernard Shaw If you’ve watched BBC comedies or attempted to look for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in a British bookstore, you quickly discover that there are…
Monday Musings: Generation TV
I was recently reading comments on an author’s blog (probably Tiffany A. White, but I can’t find the post) and noticed that several people were talking about Saved by the Bell – which I don’t think I’ve ever seen! That show…
So Writer, What’s Your Day Job?
Instead of talking about books today, I’m talking about writers! Actually, about writers before they could pay the bills as writers. When people ask me what I do now, I respond that I am a writer. If they probe about…
Wednesday Words: My Fabulous Friequaintances
Ever wanted to invent a word? Have you contemplated an object, concept, or process that doesn’t have an exact word to describe it? With a teen and tween in my family, we have some rules about social media. Since what…
Monday Musings: Time to Experiment!
I have mentioned before that I write lessons for a youth Christian camp which I’ve been involved with for years. In addition, I have worked in children’s ministry and taught numerous Bible classes. Always looking for interesting ways to convey…
Friday Fiction: Celebrities Write for Children
Last week, I talked about how celebrities (actors, comedians, politicians, etc.) often try their hand at writing books (last week’s post). You can add the word “author” to the bios of Carrie Fisher, Steve Martin, William Shatner, and Pamela Anderson. Celeb novels…
Wednesday Words: The Perfect Comeback
“The only gracious way to accept an insult is to ignore it; if you can’t ignore it, top it; if you can’t top it, laugh at it; if you can’t laugh at it, it’s probably deserved.” – J.Russel Lynes The…
Things I Did as a Child, But I’m Still Alive
I grew up in the 1970’s (well, 1980’s for high school). As a mother, I have noticed that some things have changed since then – you know, besides the personal computer, internet, fashion, etc. I’m thinking specifically about safety. In…
Friday Fiction: A Secret to Getting Published
Want to become a best-selling author? I have the secret to unbridled success! Become a celebrity first. Of course, celebrities have long been known for publishing memoirs, autobiographies, and tell-all books. But in recent years, a large number of the famed and fortuned…
Wednesday Words: Are You Game?
I am outnumbered in my family! Living with three boys, I am often sucked into playing a strategy board game in which I feel like I’m plotting a geometry equation or preparing for the next World War. If the choice…