Tag Archives: Jane Kindred

Torture

This has not exactly been the most productive week. I’ve been playing Dungeon Keeper, an old game that is highly addictive. It’s James’ fault. He gave me the link to a website offering a free promo download, not knowing what … Continue reading

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Major Squee!

I have a lot of writer friends. A lot. Like, easily into the hundreds. Although most of these are people whom I’ve never met in person, we still interact regularly via social media. I do get to see people in … Continue reading

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Let Me Count the Ways

How do I count editing? I like writing rough drafts. I like reading my finished, polished product. Everything in the middle… Ugh. Work. Well, it’s not all that bad. Although I’d rather be flat-out producing words on the page, there … Continue reading

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Money!

Tuesday was a major milestone in my writing career. I received monetary payment for a story I wrote! Although I have several stories published in anthologies and a magazine, all the ones out there so far have been freebies. I’m … Continue reading

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Transgender Day of Remembrance, a guest post by Jane Kindred

Tuesday, November 20, marks the 14th annual International Transgender Day of Remembrance, in which the beautiful lives lost each year to trans-hatred are remembered and honored as part of Transgender Awareness Week. AmyBeth asked if I might like to write … Continue reading

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Why Buy?

I get quite angry with my husband when he turns to someone we’ve recently met and says “My wife should interview you!” or when he tweets to one of my friends “I’m sure my wife will buy your book as … Continue reading

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Wealth

Years ago, we had a foster child who would become overly agitated whenever he had to make a choice. For example, offering him cake or ice cream for dessert, he knew he would be missing out on one if he … Continue reading

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M.A.S.H.

M.A.S.H. was one of the most unforgettable television shows in history. Its svelte combination of stark drama and snarky humor stands unrivaled before or after. I want to write M.A.S.H.  It’s not that I want to write about a mobile … Continue reading

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What’s Everyone Doing?

I didn’t intend to get this into twitter.  I love my facebook, and I always thought that  twitter was something just for people with fancy phones.  I use my cell phone to… brace yourselves…  make phone calls while I’m on the … Continue reading

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And the Characters Take Over

The other day, Jane Kindred tweeted that one of her characters was demanding a story of his own.  I’m not sure whether or not she gave in… I know exactly what she means.  I had planned to spend April doing … Continue reading

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