They get in the way. They always get in the way. My last couple days have been nothing but distractions, half of them the pleasant kind and the other half the by-the-Gods-I'm-going-to-flip-the-hell-out kind. Have you ever realized that when you tell yourself you're going to sit down and write, and then you do sit down, … Continue reading Distractions
Month: January 2017
Be Strong (Snippet Sunday 1.29.17)
Welcome to Snippet Sunday on Darkling Dreams! Where writers come together to share a few sentences (8-10) of their current project — whether it’s a recently released novel, a WIP (work in progress), or an older manuscript that’s being revived. Intended to hook readers, gather feedback and build an author’s fan base, Snippet Sunday is the … Continue reading Be Strong (Snippet Sunday 1.29.17)
Freedom To Write
I'm finally freeeee! And by free I mean the Hell Seasons of work are finally over! Hooray! Well, the worst of the Hell Seasons are over -- Black Friday/Christmas and inventory -- there's still one other Hell Season left: Easter. And from there everything just kind of starts rolling like a snowball down a giant hill until … Continue reading Freedom To Write
Rebellious Jade (Wednesday Words 1.25.17)
Welcome to a piece of Wednesday Word’s flash fiction on Darkling Dreams! A good friend of mine, P.T. Wyant, is doing a blog post every Wednesday called Wednesday Words with a new prompt for a bit of flash fiction writing, just to get in the habit of writing something, anything. (Even if said flash fiction is complete … Continue reading Rebellious Jade (Wednesday Words 1.25.17)
Indecisiveness
What do you do when you have a topic(s) to talk about but you have no idea how to start? Do you just start rambling and hope it brings you along to tie everything together? Or do you hit the ground running and see how much it may or may not suck, and/or work out? That's … Continue reading Indecisiveness
Be A Good Little Heir (Snippet Sunday 1.22.17)
Welcome to Snippet Sunday on Darkling Dreams! Where writers come together to share a few sentences (8-10) of their current project — whether it’s a recently released novel, a WIP (work in progress), or an older manuscript that’s being revived. Intended to hook readers, gather feedback and build an author’s fan base, Snippet Sunday is the … Continue reading Be A Good Little Heir (Snippet Sunday 1.22.17)
Pranks Vs. Harassment
(Warning: Some strong language ahead.) Everyone loves a good prank, right? They can be quite a laugh sometimes and all in good fun. I mean, that's what April Fool's is all about! (Well, other than the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow and the sneaky leprechaun you can try to catch.) But … Continue reading Pranks Vs. Harassment
A Moonlit Find (Wednesday Words 1.18.17)
Welcome to a piece of Wednesday Word’s flash fiction on Darkling Dreams! A good friend of mine, P.T. Wyant, is doing a blog post every Wednesday called Wednesday Words with a new prompt for a bit of flash fiction writing, just to get in the habit of writing something, anything. (Even if said flash fiction is complete … Continue reading A Moonlit Find (Wednesday Words 1.18.17)
Searching Her Soul (Snippet Sunday 1.15.17)
Welcome to Snippet Sunday on Darkling Dreams! Where writers come together to share a few sentences (8-10) of their current project — whether it’s a recently released novel, a WIP (work in progress), or an older manuscript that’s being revived. Intended to hook readers, gather feedback and build an author’s fan base, Snippet Sunday is the … Continue reading Searching Her Soul (Snippet Sunday 1.15.17)
Patterns, Sanity, and an Author’s Mind
So, guess who forgot that they needed a blog post until an hour before midnight again? *Raises hand* Yep, me. I'm such a ditz when it comes to remembering these things anymore. Or, rather, I remember I need a post for all of five minutes and then POOF! Suddenly the thought is gone and the … Continue reading Patterns, Sanity, and an Author’s Mind
