tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9074652037957824972024-02-02T15:05:33.990-08:00Writer's BlockAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021476768425107864noreply@blogger.comBlogger283125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907465203795782497.post-10687693169385657922017-12-19T20:32:00.002-08:002017-12-19T20:32:42.626-08:00I'm BACK!Hello, friends! I am back from hiding! Over these past few months I have added around 2,000 words to my current manuscript, began volunteering at a local hospital, and have started my first internship. Life is busy but wonderful.<br />
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As always, to be a good writer you must be a reader, so I've been reading in my spare time. Naturally, since I am a memoirist, I read mostly memoirs (although if I see a fiction book that looks irrestistable, I will often read that as well!). One of my favorite memoirs is The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls, and it just so happens that the movie version of this book came out in August. I saw it....and was a puddle of tears by the end because I was so moved by Woody Harrelson's incredible performance. If you haven't seen this movie, see it! Now!<br />
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Over the next few days, weeks, and months, I will be sharing memoir reviews as well as lessons I've learned from the writing process.<br />
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It feels amazing to be back!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021476768425107864noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907465203795782497.post-40678555276582241562017-06-06T16:49:00.000-07:002017-06-06T16:49:05.051-07:00IWSG: Quitting<b>This month's IWSG question is '<span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: center;">Did you ever say “I quit”? If so, what happened to make you come back to writing?' </span></b><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021476768425107864noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907465203795782497.post-26011305963571971582016-10-04T17:29:00.000-07:002016-10-04T17:29:08.356-07:00IWSG: To include or not to include?I am still working on my memoir, and I'm debating whether I should include certain parts of my experience. I'd like to include the part about my friend basically turning her back on me when I needed her the most, but I'm not sure if I should. I think that incident is important to the developing theme of friendship in the story, but I'm kind of afraid she'll read it and then get mad at me for writing about it.<br />
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I'm still looking for someone to critique my MS. Anyone interested? TIA!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021476768425107864noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907465203795782497.post-65423000875612645772016-08-03T12:34:00.000-07:002016-08-03T12:34:15.344-07:00IWSG: SearchingThis month I am in search of a CP for my latest manuscript, which is a memoir. It deals with some pretty heavy stuff- surgery, lost friendships, and cancer, but I've decided to write my story to inspire others. Would anyone be interested in being a CP? I've written a good amount (14 pages), but in order to improve my writing, I need someone to look at it objectively and give me feedback.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021476768425107864noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907465203795782497.post-76175534095620420682016-06-01T08:23:00.000-07:002016-06-01T08:23:18.338-07:00IWSG: MemoirsI know it's been a while, but I'm back in IWSG! I've been getting more into memoirs lately, and am really enjoying myself. Right now I am finishing up <u>The Glass Castle</u> by Jeanette Walls. For those of you that haven't read it- READ IT! It's fantastic and awe-inspiring. The thing I love about memoirs is that this stuff really happened to the writer. Even the most imaginative author couldn't come up with some of these things in a fictional context.<br />
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In reading memoirs, I have gained a few tips in how to write my own. I am working on a memoir which I will discuss in a later post. However, Jeanette Walls does a fantastic job with setting up a scene and being descriptive. Her use of dialogue is incredible, and she does a fabulous job of maintaining readers' interest throughout the novel. Have any of you read this book? If so, what did you think?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021476768425107864noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907465203795782497.post-88517310243829498582016-04-13T09:06:00.001-07:002016-04-13T09:06:41.969-07:00K is for Krispy Kreme.Everyone has tried a Krispy Kreme doughnut at least once, right? These are pretty much the American staple. I've only tried the original plain donuts, but the other flavors look really good (It's a donut, right?! How could it NOT be good?). I hear they have emoji-designed donuts, and those are adorable. I'd love to try one and take a picture of it. Here's a little video on Krispy Kreme donuts for your viewing pleasure:<br />
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I like Hershey's more for their cute merchandise than for the chocolate itself. We have a Hershey's store in downtown Chicago, and they have so many cute items you can buy if you're a Hershey's fan. The store in Chicago has a huge selection of tshirts, pillows, etc. with the logos of all the Hershey's candy- not just chocolate. I walked by there on Thursday and saw that they even have candles now! The candles smell like Jolly Ranchers, Reese's Peanut Butter, etc.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021476768425107864noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907465203795782497.post-83030349676832247702016-04-08T11:13:00.001-07:002016-04-08T11:13:11.181-07:00G is for Ghirardelli.I <b>love</b> Ghirardelli Chocolate!! We have a store in downtown Chicago that is on my route to class, and I sometimes go in there and get free samples. My favorite kind of candy there is the caramel-filled chocolate bars. I also love the peppermint bark that they have every year during the holidays. If you haven't tried it, I highly recommend it!<br />
I have a whole system worked out to getting samples. What I do is go into the store and get the sample from the friendly greeter at the door. I then pretend to be looking around at the merchndise, and then I sneak out the door when the greeter is helping another customer so that they're not offended when I don't buy anything. It's not a very good system, but it works. I know they don't care if I buy anything, but I don't want to create an awkward situation.<br />
Another Ghirardelli product that I love is their brownie mix. It takes 5 minutes to make, but the brownies are amazing!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021476768425107864noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907465203795782497.post-4166890718612296212016-04-05T14:05:00.000-07:002016-04-05T14:05:12.375-07:00D is for Disney World!!!!This is pretty much my favorite place on Earth. I love Magic Kingdom, especially Fantasyland. I've always enjoyed The Haunted Mansion ride. It's so well-done and true to the movie (which, if you haven't seen, is fantastic!). Legend has it that there's a wedding ring hidden in the sidewalk leading up to the gates. I've never actually seen it, but it's a cool idea.<br />
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Bath and body can be expensive, but luckily they send out tons of coupons. Occasionally I get a 'free travel size item' coupon in the mail. Hey, if it's free, I'll take it! I've never met a person who doesn't want free stuff.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021476768425107864noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907465203795782497.post-71856838316251299012016-03-31T19:32:00.000-07:002016-03-31T19:32:18.493-07:00A is for Anne Sather.This year, my theme is going to be businesses/stores that I love. They could be restaurants, retail stores, etc. If you're new to my blog, please let me know in the comments section!<br />
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I'm back! I've officially resurfaced after my month-long disappearance from the blogosphere.<br />
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Alex: I owe you an apology. I know I was supposed to participate in the blogfest on Monday, but alas, life happened. And by life I mean school and homework. Please forgive me for that.<br />
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So, this month's insecurity is endings. Specifically, what makes a good ending? I'm taking a Creative Nonfiction class in school this semester, and I always struggle with endings. I can't seem to tie it up right, so to speak. I have a story going and it's all neat and tidy, and then I get to the ending. The ending usually winds up being short, abrupt, and leaving the reader asking, "So what? Why should I care?". I always feel like MORE is better, when in reality, it's not. Sometimes the opposite is true- LESS is more!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">3. The first book in <u>The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants</u> series: great book and good movie! I especially liked the soundtrack. The movie wasn't as dramatic as the book, but then again, the book had a lot more room than the movie did...</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021476768425107864noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907465203795782497.post-48257139787880454892015-10-25T20:29:00.001-07:002015-10-25T20:29:30.252-07:00The List BlogfestToday I'm participating in Alex. J Cavanaugh's blogfest about Lists. After much consideration, I've decided to make a list of all my unanswered questions in life. Some of them are very silly, and some more serious. If anyone has the answers to any of these questions, please leave me a note in the comment box!<br />
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2. What happens when we die?<br />
3. In <i>The Little Mermaid, </i>why couldn't Ariel have just written Eric a note about the whole Ursula thing? She obviously knows how to write since she signed Ursula's scroll!<br />
4. Why was Snow White so naieve? Why were the animals smarter than she was in terms of not wanting to let the Queen/Witch inside?<br />
5. In <i>Beauty and the Beast</i>, where are the Beast's parents at the beginning of the movie? He's only 11 years old at the start of it!<br />
6. How was Chip the teacup conceived? If the curse started ten years ago and Chip is only around 5 in the movie, how on earth was he conceived if Mrs. Potts is stuck in the castle?<br />
7. What happened to the Seven Dwarves after Snow White went to live with the Prince? Did they ever see each other again? And what happened to the magic mirror?<br />
8. Why doesn't Squidward in "Spongebob" wear pants?<br />
9. If Spongebob lives in a pineapple, how does his house have corners?<br />
10. Why does Gary the Snail meow? That doesn't make any sense!<br />
11. If the city of Bikini Bottom is under water, why do people have to take baths? How do electronics work underwater?<br />
12. How is Pearl, Mr. Krabs' daughter, a whale if her dad is a Krab? Who was her mother, and why doesn't she look anything remotely like a crab?<br />
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Question of the Week: <b>Name a book you hated </b></h3>
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The summer before freshman year of high school, I had to read <u>The Martian Chronicles</u> by Ray Bradbury. WORST. BOOK. EVER! It was just a bunch of little stories that didn't make any sense, by themselves or when tied together! </div>
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<b>Undiscovered talent - tell us about a book you loved but no one else seems to have heard of. It can be new or old, any genre. Let's spread the love.</b></h3>
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Oddly enough, lots of people have never heard of my favorite book, <u>Tuesdays with Morrie</u><i>. </i>Most of you guys probably know the story, but for those that don't, it's about a guy named Mitch Albom (the author) who discovers his old college professor, Morrie, is dying. Morrie has ALS, and the book chronicles Mitch's weekly visits to Morrie's house, as well as Morrie's decline. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021476768425107864noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-907465203795782497.post-39597883530530079832015-09-02T19:08:00.000-07:002015-09-02T19:08:02.258-07:00Feature and Follow Friday!<b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Question of the Week: Name a movie you would have loved to read as a book ( That is not a book already obviously) </b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I had to think a little bit when I read this question. Being the huge Disney nerd that I am, I'm going to have to choose "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". I'd have loved to read about each dwarf's characteristics and how they interact with one another. I feel like it's all jumbled up in the movie, but in a book you could really see the dwarves as individuals. And I suppose that the evil queen would be described very vividly, and have chapters dedicated to her. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13021476768425107864noreply@blogger.com3