Week In Review: Waiting on Sunrise

Happy Easter, folks!  So this week was essentially a compilation of things I needed to do and, for one reason or another, didn't or couldn't. Or didn't *want* to do. Namely, the essay one professor tossed on us due Monday, that wasn't mentioned until Monday.  And the surprise mini-…

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Review: "A Novel Idea" from Tyndale House

Hey guys!  So recently, I mentioned that I was reading A Novel Idea .  It was so good that I decided to write a quick review of it for you guys.  Honestly, for the price ($4.99 from Christian Books plus shipping, but you can find it for even less on Amazon or ThriftBooks) it provided a lot more tha…

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Week in Review: Spring, Thou Art a Liar

Well, I survived the week.   ...I don't anticipate next week to be very enjoyable as far as college classes go, since one professor still hasn't posted the midterm and I know it's coming...someday...somehow... And aside from that, I got my class schedule for next semester figured out.   …

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KINDLE COUNTDOWN: Welcome Home

Hey everyone!  This weekend, there's going to be a Kindle Countdown promo for the first book in the Faith, Hope, and Love collection.  If you're excited to read My Compass Home, here's your chance to buy Welcome Home for your Kindle! Click HERE.  Pricing Schedule:  Friday, March 23: $0…

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The Road to "My Compass Home": Lucy's Colorful Quirks

Perhaps one of my favorite aspects of writing this series is Lucy's quirk of associating colors with moods.  It was inspired by the psychological synesthesia , in which the senses are intertwined for some folks.  Hearing colors, especially among musicians, is one of many traits in this condition…

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Walt's Wonderings, Part 1

January 3rd Back to work at Louisa Jr/Sr High school.  I almost wish that we got an entire month off, like it is in college (usually, anyway) for Christmas break, but ah well.  I'll need to sock away as much money as possible, and that's what my job does.  I don't know what kind of wedd…

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Week In Review: Where'd Spring Break Go?

Well, there went spring break.  Next week I head back to my college courses, and this week is actually going to be a lot more hectic than midterms.  I was expecting a bit of a lull before the latter half of the semester kicked in, like that slow pause high up on a roller-coaster before you start pl…

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The Road to "My Compass Home": Pinspired

Using visual aids for your writing is always helpful.  Between nice quotes or aesthetic photos that remind you of your book or the mood you want to convey for that certain scene, it's always helpful to look up reference photos--nor is it shameful or unimaginative to need visual aids for inspir…

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Jo's Journey: Day 1

A/N (Author's Note) : I recently read from A Novel Idea about a really interesting idea, in which you write blog posts from the perspective of your characters.  Since I'm doing the "Road To 'My Compass Home'" I've decided that I'll do a blog post here and there, ei…

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Week In Review: Muddling Through Midterms

Hey everyone, and happy weekend!  What are your plans?  I'm planning on...well, college work.  Midterms, to be exact, that didn't open up 'til Friday and close on Monday.  (Who came up with that idea?!)  And paperwork.  But such is life, and next week is spring break, so I'm anticip…

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The Road to "My Compass Home" Part One: Welcome Home

I've decided to begin a couple of blog series about the work that I'm putting into each series I'm currently working on.  I'll be discussing my various inspirations and motivations for them, so I hope you enjoy a peek into my eclectic style and planning! Music As Inspiration In Welc…

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Week In Review: Tumbling into March

Hey everyone, and happy weekend!  So I'm going to try doing a little "week in review" post on Saturdays, mostly just about what I've been up to this week.  So...here goes! Currently reading: " A Novel Idea " by Tyndale Publishing.  Great resource for writers planning to wr…

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