Writer Tamago

Writer Tamago is pleased to host JA Howe on the Drollerie Blog Tour. While Jessica is here, I'll be over at Imogen Howson's. And after you're done at this stop on the tour, please be sure to continue on over to Fraser Sherman's place. Enjoy! *** Greetings to all readers of Catherine's blog; it's a [...]

Here are some useful writerly terms that we picked up from Viable Paradise. You may recognize some of them. Waxing the cat: A phrase describing the writer proclivity to procrastinate, as in "After I've waxed the cat, I'll start this story." Usually waxing the cat is followed by cleaning the toilet with a toothbrush, organizing [...]

In spite of certain...internet temptations, that's around 5 pages of rough frost elf background. They both seem so young and nice. Quartz is tragically flawed, and it will be her downfall. Anyway, did some writing. Tuesday we won't get in the usual afternoon's worth because of the English department retreat followed by night class. And [...]

Profound. I've linked to nine VP XIII'ers posts on the experience, and read a few more, and all the authors who've written about it have come out changed. There's a lot of faith in ourselves that didn't seem to be there before. It's my hope that I can link as many of these experiences as [...]

Today's super rough writing: Grant and David fight Old Nick in a triumphant conclusion Manuel takes the Widow out in a particularly faerie tale way. Next session: Quartz and the princess Quartz and Sigfried This means I get to write personal improvement for one scene, and tragic romance for another. Catherine

Courtesy of Tiffany Trent, who linked to this courtesy of Stacia Kane. Six degrees of separation a la Internet. You Carry the Cure in Your Own Heart. I've talked a lot about growing up abused, and making the choice to stay there or move on. This is a great article that addresses exactly that issue. [...]

Interesting times. I thought I was almost recovered from the Viable Paradise cold (the gift that keeps on giving), but today seems kind of relapsy. I'm not kidding anyone as I putter at work with little to no enthusiasm. I may even show my literature students a film as a stop gap. But I am [...]

Next week is Icon. Bryon and I will be playing guest liaison to one of Bryon's favorite artists Heather Bruton, and one of the most personable writers I know, Jim Hines. Your chance to see these wonderful folks is at Icon, which is held at the Cedar Rapids Marriot. I have many fond memories of [...]

Needles and Bones is $1.99! Why yes, I do have a story in there. The deal, she is incredible! Catherine

Just so you don't think it's all Viable Paradise, all the time (and if you're not a 13'er, you might...), it's time for me to talk up my guest for this month's Drollerie Blog Tour. This month, our theme is Sweetest Day, and JA Howe will be stopping by. JA has written "Flame in the [...]