Five Good Things

I’m a little late getting this post written and going — and I have a good excuse! It is not book-related, but I’ll write about it soon. Look for the update in two weeks, on September 11th. In the meantime, here are some recent good reads in the Blog World: Pacing Your Stories http://mythcreants.com/blog/55-pacing-your-stories/ How stories should be paced: the good, the bad, and the infuriatingly slow. Teacher Creates Harry Potter-Themed Classroom Of Our Dreams http://www.babble.com/parenting/teacher-creates-harry-potter-themed-classroom-of-our-dreams/ Middle-school teacher Stephanie Stephens has become an Internet sensation after her Harry Potter-themed classroom went viral. Read Tomorrow’s Best-Sellers Today http://www.inkitt.com Enjoy curated stories […]

Five Good Things

Ready for some great stuff? Me, too! I loved my vacation, but getting back to the Real World has been something of a challenge. I’m trying to organize my time better (like using rigid iron braces to keep myself from falling down the wonderful rabbit hole that is Pinterest)—and take advantage of some non-Pinterest inspiration. It is awesome that so much information is available to us, and that so many people are willing to share their knowledge and experience. Hurrah for a worldwide community! Here are some great recent finds in the Blog World: For Readers Everywhere! https://freeditorial.com FREEDITORIAL is […]

Five Good Things

If you’ve been keeping up with my Facebook page, you’ll know I’m neck deep re-working the outline for my Work In Progress. I suffered a round of depression when I calculated that Act 1 needs to go on an extreme diet or I’ll end up with a 1200+ page doorstop, just for the first book! Using a physical plot board rather than the computer screen has helped a lot. It’s much easier to see what’s going on and what’s missing. (Don’t worry, Beloved Scrivener [http://www.literatureandlatte.com], I still love you!) I’ve used the board to reorganize my Scrivener files and I’m […]

Book Storage (Five Different Flavors of Library Heaven)

I’m in the mood for a little library heaven. Books comfort me. I love being surrounded by them, teased by the words and the worlds tucked between the covers, soothed by row upon row of orderly spines inviting me to come discover new places and people and things. Take a virtual walk with me!

It’s time for a Spring Thing! A Drift of Quills are hopping right into the season, sharing our lists of FIVE great things about spring! [www.robinlythgoe.com/blog]

A Drift of Quills: Spring Thing

It’s time for a Spring Thing! A Drift of Quills are taking names and asking questions later. (Or, not!) We’ve each got FIVE favorite things about the season to share with you. How do I decide on only five best things about spring? That’s like asking me to choose favorite children! If that’s the way we’re going, I’ve decided to keep the twins as one unit. Or the triplets, as it were. So, nyah. As I write this, I’m actually watching the grass grow outside my window. So exciting! But, I confess, I’d be happy if it got green quick, […]

The best Christmas is the one you spend with family and friends—in person or via the magic of the internet. It’s December, and A Drift of Quills is sharing some of our favorite things about the season. A joy shared is a joy doubled!

A Drift of Quills: The Best Christmas

The best Christmas is the one you spend with family and friends—in person or via the magic of the internet. It’s December, and A Drift of Quills is sharing some of our favorite things about the season. A joy shared is a joy doubled!

Rowyn’s Magic (Exclusive Short Story)

Rowyn Bluethorn dumped another crate of artifacts and antique rubbish on top of the worktable. Billowing dust made her sneeze hard. Her eyes burned, her head and her back ached from long hours spent in the poorly lit chamber. A single mage-light—all that Tor Dekar would spare—cast a circle of dim light. The rest of the windowless room remained in shadow. She hated it. She hated Master Dekar and his thin, cold smile. She hated the endless trunks, crates, sacks, and chests filled with useless oddments made in obscure places for unknown reasons. She hated being forced to work below […]