Our Jane Austen Pet Peeves: Austenesque Extravaganza

Thrilled to be part of this month’s Austenesque Extravaganza, put together by bloggers Meredith Esparza and Jakki Leatherberry.  For my part in this month-long celebration of everything Austen, I got to meet Austen authors Alyssa Goodnight and Karalynne Mackrory and chat via Skype about (gasp!) Our Jane Austen Pet Peeves.  (Sacrilege!)  Hope you enjoy! Alyssa…

Self-publishing vs. traditional publishing

Monday, July 9 – Capital Christian Writers – Fairfax, VA – 7-9 PM – “The Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing and Traditional Publishing” Have you been thinking about publishing?  Wondering whether — and how — to self-publish?  What are the advantages of traditional publishing?  Come out for a presentation and discussion.  I’ll be speaking and…

The state of things

I’m feeling overwhelmed today. I dream of something like this (from Ekster Antiques): My dining room looks like this: I’ve been wanting to recover those chairs for, umm… 10 years.  (If you can see them beyond the mess.) That about sums up how I’m feeling today. Anybody relate?

I want to win this.

I really, really want to win this. Athleta is giving away a Boga paddleboard, Dakine bags, and a bunch of their favorite summer styles.  Here’s my entry.  (AP – I stole your line about feeling like a zombie.) Now that they have a store in Reston Town Center, my budget is in serious trouble.  I…

Beach week

Last week was quiet here as I was at the beach with three great friends from college and their families.  We had a wonderful time — played games, rode waves, laughed, ate way too much. Had forgotten how it feels to be tumbled feet over head by a wave.  Emerged slightly shaken with a bathing…