My current writing project is a paranormal novel featuring a haunted town. I think I’ve mentioned that before, right?
As I research all things ghostly, I find some interesting stuff. Whether informative, creepy, silly, or downright suspicious, it’s all fodder for the imagination.
So, to keep you folks entertained, I’m starting a regular feature, Spectral Sightings, to post some of my favorites. I hope you enjoy them!
Thing1 clowning around with Jack Skellington last year.
Yes, goblins and vamps, Halloween is here again. Since it’s my favorite time of the year, what better way to celebrate than with a party?
Recently, I learned of exciting things happening in the world of space exploration – and thought you might enjoy them too. But first, to get you properly in the mindset, I present two images from space. Aren’t these gorgeous!
Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Ah, yes, the MTV Video Music Awards – scandelizing the public since 1984. Can you believe it’s been 29 years? Can’t wait to see what they cook up for next years’ 30th birthday.
Anyway, back to the reason for the award show in the first place – the videos!
This has been a week full of distractions to my writing, but also a week filled with life. And yet, somehow in the midst, I managed to get a nice chunk of revision done.
We skipped the party this year but we did the yard haunt.
I just wish the weather would cooperate. It was cold and snowed – yes, SNOWED – though, happily, it didn’t stick.
Yes, I finally attended my first convention. Hubby and I went to ConCarolinas in Charlotte, NC, and I returned tired, inspired, and ready to dive back into revisions.
My mind has been breaking off into different directions this week and I couldn’t settle down into one specific subject to post. So this will be a mashup of thoughts and links.
Conventional writerly wisdom says one should wait weeks or even (gasp!) months between finishing a first draft and starting revisions. But, dammit, I couldn’t wait that long.
Yes, Prrrrecious, I’m back….
For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved listening to people tell life stories. Sometimes it’s just one-on-one and other times it’s gathered around the dinner table, living room, bonfire, whatever.
For many people, exposure to life stories first begins in their own families.
Growing up, I had two very different exposures to this.
E. K. Carmel 