Showing posts with label anita nolan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label anita nolan. Show all posts

Monday, May 17, 2010

Five Fingers, Free Books, Agent Updates & Grammar

While dining with family and friends this weekend, I learned an entertaining game called "Five Fingers." Ever heard of it? I was told it's a drinking game, which explains why it was foreign to me. I'm kinda sorta square.


After playing a hilarious (and very informative) round of Five Fingers, I not only gained fun memories, but I also imagined a new scene for my next novel. I scribbled notes on hotel stationery and slipped them into my file for future use.


Tell me, what is your process for jotting down ideas when they sky-dive into your brain? Notes on business cards, store receipts, or your child's homework? Note pad in your purse? Paper and pencil on your nightstand? I'd love to know your secret.


From Anita Nolan and my sister (Hi Robyn!) I learned that Borders is giving out a free book to kids under 12 who read 10 books this summer. You can check out the details here.


QueryTracker.net's blog lists new and updated agents here.


Grammar Girl helps those of us who are grammar-challenged here.


I wish you all a happy Tuesday!



Thursday, May 13, 2010

Sharing, Spock, and Puke

The miracle is this: the more we share the more we have.
-Leonard Nemoy

One thing I've noticed about writers: they share. Information, advice, encouragement, you name it.

There are far too many helpful blogs to mention, but here are a few where I've received amazing information:

(Elana's post on cleaning up the puke can NOT be missed)

Many thanks to each blogger out there in cyberspace who takes the time to post great stuff. I appreciate each of you!