This Writer’s Life

Deadlines Looming

Deadlines Looming... Hello, all!  It's been a while since I've posted anything other than my Sunday Snippets and there's a good reason for that.  September 30th is fast approaching and with it comes the deadline for the OCC-RWA Book In A Year (BIAY).  Book in a year is something that both my Southern California chapters participate in.  There is no competition…

Sunday Snippet #4

Where all hope is lost... If you have not read the previous installments, I recommend doing so first.  You can find them here: Where something unexpected happens... Where things get bad... Where things go from bad to worse...    Previously on Sunday Snippets: Having been abducted and beaten, Delaney finds herself pinned against the wall of the alley, arms restrained above…

Sunday Snippet #3

Where things go from bad to worse... If you have not read the previous installments, I recommend doing so first.  You can find them here: Where something unexpected happens... Where things get bad...   Previously on Sunday Snippets: Having been caught by a ruffian and dragged into a deserted alley, Delaney's attempt at escape has proven futile.  Now, she finds…

Sunday Snippet #2

Where things get bad...  If you have not read last week's installment, I suggest doing so first. Where something unexpected happens...   Previously on Sunday Snippets: While fleeing a nefarious character, Delaney attempts to hide in a crowd.  To her dismay, she is abducted by a large man and was dragged unwillingly down a deserted alley.  ***** She landed a…

Welcome Scott York

This week I have Scott York joining me for Wednesday Reads. 1) Good morning!  Tell us what you're reading this week (please include author and genre). iWoz by Steve Wozniak with Gina Smith 2) Why did you choose this particular book?  I teach computer history and this was a gift from a friend. 3) Tell us a little about it. Remember...NO…