Writer Tamago

I'm trying to clear off my work desk a bit before I'm off on my first trip to Vegas. Yup, it's romantic getaway weekend with the hubs, who really needs it, with all the drama concerning his father's cancer. I won't mind it too much either. And it looks like I won't have to order [...]

Here's an interesting article on writing groups from Miranda Suri that you should chew on. And here's a little reality shock for writers of all flavors from Jim Hines. Five Things We Learned at Clarion, a collection of writing advice from former Klarionites. Ferrett Steinmetz is the collector. And from Jim Van Pelt, a link [...]

I've just completed my reading for the Las Vegas writer's retreat I'm going to next week. (Since I couldn't work out because of some serious heartburn, I distracted myself by putting the time to good use) Maybe you'd like to hear what I'm reading for the workshop? Okay. Here are some brief summaries... Immersion by [...]

Here's an interesting post from Joshua Palmatier about his composing process, harkening back to a conversation we were having here at the Tamago a few entries back. I found it interesting. I too have been in that blank spot. Here's another interesting post from Ferrett Steinmetz on what he learned at Clarion, just in case [...]

It turns out that my reflux medicine was no longer working. Which would explain a lot. I may also be allergic to lactose, sucrose, and fructose. Or it may just be a vast conspiracy to eliminate all of my beverage options but water and fake milk. The new medicine makes me feel a lot better. [...]

Snow? *sputter* Look, weather guys, could you warn us? This is no flurry! Oh, right, the journal is on. Nevermind, New Yorkers, nothing to see here. Just a little Midwestern snow. Not 20 inches. *** So, Catherine, how is the New Year's writing resolution going? Glad you asked! After today's morning session, I have written [...]

Just like a solar flare, my acid reflux occasionally tries to burn out my mid-section for no very good reason at all. My ph started going down since a fateful night at Fazioli's two weeks ago until we reached this point. Tonight you could launch me at skyscrapers and I would burn holes in steel [...]

A few days ago, Sean Craven wrote his Malcolm Gladwell post. And what struck me about it was that while I do not grapple with some of the same issues that Sean does, I struggle with Gladwell's comments on class. Gladwell suggests that one of the main issues that separate us from one another is [...]

I have fallen off the edge of the world, and I can't get up. I think that's vaguely mythological. Here's what's happening, people! I want to write a thoughtful post in reaction to Sean Craven's recent Renaissance Oaf post on Martin Gladwell. I can't right now because the day job and the writing and the [...]

I'm hitching my horse up to the rebellion wagon. My brain is day-job tired, and I need a break. There's a task before me on my desk that I pulled out to start at 10:30. In the intervening time, I have counseled, cajoled, congratulated, re-hired, sent out feelers for new employees, diplomatized, and eaten my [...]