This is me minus the caffeine pills

http://youtu.be/bflYjF90t7c In just a few words, Jessie Spano pretty much sums up all my current writing emotions and thoughts.

Mortification Monday

Today's Mortification Monday post still finds me at church camp, but now crushing on new guy. Aug 10 and 11 1994

Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 5 “Firework”

This might not be the best song for this particular playlist, maybe it's more inspirational, but it's my blog and I don't care. I working on revisions today and my itunes DJ thought I needed to listen to Katy Perry. She was right. Because I am a firework.   Baby, you're a firework Come on, … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 5 “Firework”

Bad Poetry Friday

Untitled(c. 1993 or 1994)   We often say things we don't mean some hurtful, some obscene We laugh like lovers but fight like brothers Who is to blame for the sorrow, for the pain? Do we mean what we say? Or should we turn our backs and walk away? When we make up do we … Continue reading Bad Poetry Friday

WIP Playlist: Lethal

The best way for me to get back into a manuscript, particularly one I haven't looked at in some time, is to listen to the playlist I made when I did the first draft. Fact: I don't write well unless I have music. It keeps me from thinking about things unrelated to my WIP and it … Continue reading WIP Playlist: Lethal

Breaking news

I've got a piece called "Ready Set Go" on dealing with rejection over at Literary Rejections today. It's a great website for aspiring writers who need inspiration/encouragement/ advice.I even share a rejection from the first novel I ever tried to submit, a rejection I never shared with anyone before because I was embarrassed by it (because it was true).

Mortification Monday

The video is being a pain in the arse today. Rather than watch instantly, it wants to download. MM Aug 7-9   Sunday, August 7th Dear Diary, I'm in love, I'm in love! The kid I talked to on the phone is Justin. He is so cute. I think I'm falling 4 him   Monday, … Continue reading Mortification Monday

Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 4 “Love Me or Hate Me”

God how I love Lady Sovereign and how she tells it like it is. Also, she's wicked hilarious. Keeping in theme with last week's pint-sized Brit popstar, here is another favorite of mine, "Love Me or Hate Me" Featuring missy Elliot. Sometimes I feel like this should be my theme song, especially when the chorus … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 4 “Love Me or Hate Me”

Bad Poetry Friday

I was still writing bad poetry well into my 20's apparently.   Unrequited Love and a Mix CD (12/08/03) Waiting for the phone to ring uncertain if I should just pick it up and dial you Don't know if you're expecting my call What would Joan Jett do? What would Joan Jett do?   Putting … Continue reading Bad Poetry Friday

Mortification Monday

Today's entry comes from August 6th, 1994 and features bullies and cute boys and fake names.