Yay! Today, Eve can be found anywhere books are sold. Wow. I almost want to go see it in on the bookshelves, but it’d be a bit desperate to show up at where I’ll be reading in a week, murmuring, “Oh, yes, I look exactly like that woman in the window! What a coincidence!” The […]
Ramize in Kosovo
I’ve been a little low the past two days, and I know it’s directly related to the 24/7 kind of schedule I’m keeping with Liliana. I’m fully aware that I need to remember how good I have it, and that I chose this hands-on motherhood path for a reason. So my thoughts have been on […]
Why I Write
Have you ever had a disagreement with someone, and in your frustration, you grow increasingly angry and defensive, rather than stopping the escalating terror and asking yourself, “Why am I angry? Perhaps I can use better words to express myself.” I’m not talking about swear words (although with some people, I’m sure this works exceptionally […]
What’s Your Style?
Everyone’s got style, whether they know it or not. Even in writing. I’m halfway through The Sound on the Page: Style and Voice in Writing by Ben Yagoda, and it’s been an enlightening read. Who knew so many authors have certain words they use all the time? Who knew some authors use italics (and parentheses) […]
Broken For You
I’ve been reading in the early morning hours, while Dan plays with Liliana around the pool. It’s been utterly delicious. I just finished reading Broken for You. Excellent book. Started out slow, but built up steam and was a tear-jerker in the end. A great book about an odd, yet believable, surrogate family. I’m onto […]