One of my best friends recently landed an internship working in the costume department of a cable television series. She called me, excited to discuss …
Writing
The Language-Emotion Connection
Once upon a time, my best friend, Joy, bought me a book just because she knew how much I’d love it. She had started reading …
“Reject” Publication Announcement
Hello everyone, I am very excited to announce that my article, “Reject”, will be published in the March 2015 issue of The Writer’s Monthly Review …
Blurred Outlines
Are you a pantser or a plotter? What’s a pantser? A pantser is someone who tells a story by the seat of their pants. A plotter outlines. There …
2014 Year In Review
Happy New Year! I hope you can look back at last year with happiness in your heart, and look forward to a year filled with …
Post-Publication Syndrome
Writing about your successes can sometimes make you feel like a braggart. But anybody who knows that a writer can work for years on that …
“Choosing to Stand Still” Has Been Published!!!
Great news, you guys! My short story, “Choosing to Stand Still” has been accepted for publication and is now live at The Holiday Cafe! http://www.theholidaycafe.com/index.php/story/215-fall2014-choosingtostandstill-manzano! Please …
Kill the Superstition, Save the Writer
Hi everyone! Today I’m guest posting over at YA Fantasy Writer Scarlett Van Dijk’s blog! “I can’t write unless I have a cigarette, am …
Work/Life Balance: The Craziest Weekend Ever, Part II
Behold! The long awaited (not really) sequel to the blog post detailing the insane adventure of going to The Writer’s Digest Conference while simultaneously attempting …
Work/Life Balance: The Craziest Weekend Ever, Part I
Remember when I said this blog would be about putting the pieces of my life together and making a writer? Here’s proof. This post will …