It's not Monday, but how about some early morning mortification? True story. I've been doing an outdoor bootcamp four days a week. I might be getting buffer. I also might need new pants as I recently learned that if I do enough squats I will split my pants. In public. In front of 40 … Continue reading Mortification as Inspiration
Rejection Playlist, Volume 1, Track 5: “So Jealous”
I will be the first to admit that I can be a sore loser. I also have a few jealous bones in my body. Sometimes I can't help it. One of my writing partners got awesome news this week and for a few minutes I turned a little green. But she did totally deserve it. … Continue reading Rejection Playlist, Volume 1, Track 5: “So Jealous”
Writing life: On dealing with rejection part 1
"Your success is directly proportional to your ability to handle rejection," (from the panel at the SCBWI Conference, NY 2012). Writing is not easy. Or always fun. It is not all sunshine and rainbows and instant bestsellers. There's a lot of blood, sweat and tears that goes into it. Sometimes those injuries come from a … Continue reading Writing life: On dealing with rejection part 1
Writing Life: Everything Is Inspiration
As a writer, I'm often asked where I get my inspiration. My answer? Everywhere. No, really. I'm a walking hurricane. True story: I once got into two car accidents in two hours. I once slipped in a mud puddle while wearing platform shoes and a suede skirt and fell on my my arse in front … Continue reading Writing Life: Everything Is Inspiration
My (So-Called) Writing Life: An Early Start
As a writer, the question I get asked the most is: When did you first start writing. A: In the Womb (kidding). Not to brag, but I wrote (and illustrated) my first picture book in kindergarten. It was about my family trip to our cabin in Georgia and went along the lines of "We hiked up … Continue reading My (So-Called) Writing Life: An Early Start
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