Fun Words and Phrases

Some words and phrases are more fun or interesting than others.  Two of my favorite words are accoutrement and quotidian.  I like the way they roll off my tongue though I don’t use them in conversation.  They make me laugh. Several months ago I heard the phrase “green collar” and it made me giggle.  An… Continue reading Fun Words and Phrases

The Good German by Joseph Kanon

One of my picks for the Lit Flicks Challenge hosted by Jessica at The Bluestocking Society was The Good German by Joseph Kanon. First I read the book and then several weeks later I watched the movie directed by Steven Soderbergh starring George Clooney, Cate Blanchett and Tobey Maguire.  I loved the book and hated the… Continue reading The Good German by Joseph Kanon

The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer

After witnessing a portion of the release party for Breaking Dawn I had to read the books for myself to understand what the big fuss was all about.  I mostly borrowed the books of a co-worker and I finished Breaking Dawn during the Labor Day weekend.  (A lot of the time I read faster than… Continue reading The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer

2008 Publications

Here is the list of my publications in 2008.  This includes book reviews that have not appeared on this site.  I had two writing goals for 2008.  The first was to start my web site and the second was to get some more of my writing published.  2008 brought a lot of rejections my way… Continue reading 2008 Publications

Preditors and Editors Polls!

Voting has begun in the Preditors and Editors polls for 2008 and will continue through January 14th.  Winners will be announced in February.  The main voting page can be found here.  You can even nominate a site or person that you think is missing! Just place your vote and enter your email address.  They will send you… Continue reading Preditors and Editors Polls!

December 2008

These statistics are all for short stories, poems, or contest entries. Book reviews are not included. Sales in December: 0 Rejections in December: 1 Submissions sent out in December: 3 Total stories/poems pending responses: 1 In December my review of The Lost Episodes of Beatie Scareli by Ginnetta Correli appeared in Niteblade, December 2008 Issue.  I sent… Continue reading December 2008

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