Happy September, everyone! September is supposed to signal the start of autumn here in the US. Of course, that isn’t typically true for us here in the desert southwest. We have to wait at least another month for anything even approaching normal temperatures. Actually, this has been a record breaking summer for us here in... Continue Reading →
The Apocalypse Project
THIS IS NOT A DRILL. We have actual words being written, folks.
Checking in on June 2024
I need to do a little reflecting on the progress for June, some looking at the progress for the second quarter, and some comparison between quarters 1 and 2.
Monthly Check-in, May 2024
Whew, did anyone else feel their motivation fly out the window when summer temperatures showed up a little early? The news around here in the desert southwest is being REALLY CAREFUL to remind everyone that it’s NOT summer yet … just Spring. Of course, they’re also regularly reporting heat advisories and reminding people to quit... Continue Reading →
Once a Friend …
I haven't posted a scene or a brainstorming session in a long time.
Checking in on April 2024
It’s officially MAY. Temperatures in my neck of the woods are regularly going over 90 degrees Fahrenheit and headed for that dreaded 100. Things in my day job are headed toward a big upheaval that may cause me to spend more time there, which is always scary. But, that’s not the point of this blog... Continue Reading →
March Check-In
It feels so weird to say this but the first quarter of 2024 is officially over. I have a feeling that if I sat down to look at raw numbers and goals for March alone I would be sadly disappointed in myself. So, we’re going to look at March AND the first quarter. That seems... Continue Reading →
February Check In
Good Morning, everyone, and happy MARCH! I don’t know much about March in the way of exciting facts. I DO know at least 2 of my coolest family members have a birthday in March. March has the zodiac signs of Pisces and Aries, which seems like an interesting combo to slam into one birth month.... Continue Reading →
Writing Exercise: Devil’s Advocate
Sometimes when I’m in the middle of editing a project instead of drafting I will turn to writing exercises to get my brain working in new ways. This is a fun way to keep myself sharp and continue to write new words even while editing old ones. This month, since I am actively editing the... Continue Reading →
Monthly Check-In, January
New Year, New Journal! I celebrated the start of 2024 by getting rid of my old progress journal and jumping into a brand new one. This brand new one has three sections and a LOT of cool features. Let’s see how it worked for tracking progress. Section 1: Individual Projects For January I decided to... Continue Reading →
