Yeah, I know, it’s been quiet this month in the shop. I needed to take a break to get my ducks in a row. Hmm. Who ever came up with that, anyway, ducks in a row?
Let’s find out, shall we?
According to Answer.com: Complete one’s preparations, become efficient and well organized, […]

Honestly, can you believe it’s almost November? As in . . . almost winter? As in . . . only eight weeks until the holidays?!?!?
Yikes.
Besides eating way too much turkey, I have some cool things lined up for November. Like . . .
~~~On Tuesday, November 6th, I’m going to be at the […]

Of course you’d have to read this entry with a title like that! Hehe.
Okay, for those who have read my book, (thank you, btw,) I’ve added a “fact or fiction” page on my website that shows what tidbits from my life has crept its way into Beauty Shop for Rent! Here’s a […]

Doesn’t the initials for National Novel Writing Month make you think of Robin Williams as Mork saying, “Na-no, Na-no?”
Oh, you don’t?
Um . . . neither do I.
But, yeah baby, I’m gearing up for this year’s NaNoWriMo. It’s great knowing how so many writers are working towards a goal at the same […]

Every email I’ve answered this week has started out the same: “Sorry to be so late getting back to you . . .” Man, I still feel as though I’m behind on nearly every aspect of my life! Editing does it to me, because I’ve yet to learn how to BALANCE my […]

I don’t exactly do well on manuscript mailing days. Today? No exception.
TODAY’S TO-DO LIST:
1. Print out massive 442 page manuscript that I’m FINALLY done editing. For now . . .
2. Sit in a total stupor and watch each and every page pop out of the printer while drooling slightly and […]

Cool, another girlfriend tour! Today, Jennifer Echols is joining us in the beauty shop! Jenn is the author of The Boys Next Door, about a teen who pretends to date the boy next door to catch his older brother, her childhood crush.

Welcome, Jenn! Grab some coffee, get comfy in the beautician’s chair, and let’s get […]

I’m gonna take a break from editing to welcome Melissa Walker, who’s joining us in the beauty shop! Melissa is the author of the recently released, VIOLET ON THE RUNWAY, the story of a gawky, awkward high school senior who gets scouted to become a model and experience the fashion fast-lane in NYC.

(LOVE the cover! […]

I will finish my book by Wednesday.
I will finish my book by Wednesday.
I will finish my book by Wednesday.
I will finish my book by Wednesday.
I will finish my book by Wednesday.
I will finish my book by Wednesday.
Love to chat about my super-cool panel experience at the Baltimore Book Festival on Saturday, but can’t yet. […]