Lissa

And Then It Happened

Well, that’s my NaNoWriMo over for the year. My computer has died and there’s nothing I can do but wait until it can be fixed. It’s under warranty, but even so, this has definitely put an end to any writing aspirations I’ve had this month. This may even push back my publishing deadline for StormContinue reading “And Then It Happened”

NaNoWriMo: Day 11

Day Eleven? Hah. Technically. This is only the second time I’ve sat down and actively written anything. The second time I have opened my veins and bled. I miss it sometimes. I hate it sometimes. I don’t miss it when I’m not writing and when I am I love everything about it. All the ideasContinue reading “NaNoWriMo: Day 11”

NaNoWriMo Day Two: Just Do It

I can think of a million different reasons why I didn’t want to do NaNoWriMo this year. Well, not a million. Three at most. 1. My cat had to be put down literally only a few days ago. Big whoop, I know, she’s just an animal, blah blah blah. Actually, she was a member ofContinue reading “NaNoWriMo Day Two: Just Do It”

Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie: why reviews are subjective, and subjective reviews are good.

Last week I saw Frankenweenie, Tim Burton’s new animated flick about the lengths a boy will go to to keep his pet dog. It wasn’t the greatest movie ever, but it was entertaining. I, however, had a massive emotional response. See, the story is vaguely based on Frankenstein. If you haven’t seen it, it’s notContinue reading “Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie: why reviews are subjective, and subjective reviews are good.”

Top 5 Tips for NaNoWriMo Preparation

Hi lovelies. I’f you’re like me, you can’t ‘pants’ a novel – that is, write one by the seat of your pants. I have to know where my novel is going so that I can actually see the end – I’m a ‘plotter’. With NaNoWriMo around the corner, I’m going to share some tips onContinue reading “Top 5 Tips for NaNoWriMo Preparation”