Happy Wednesday, Bloglandia! If you tuned into this blog post thinking it's going to be about my attempts to "Weird Al" that classic Mr Mister song from the 1980s, sorry to disappoint. It's actually about my arm. As in the body part attached at my shoulder. I know, a bit of an odd topic, but … Continue reading Take These Broken Wings, And Learn to Write Again…
There’s magic on this bookshop’s shelves (NEW BOOK RELEASE)
Hello Book Lovers of Bloglandia!! I hope you're ready for what just might be the longest love letter ever written for Valentine's Day. Or at least the longest one I've ever written. Because yesterday (Valentine's Day, in case you're reading this far into the future) was Release Day for The Unwanted Inheritance of the Bookman Brothers, a novella … Continue reading There’s magic on this bookshop’s shelves (NEW BOOK RELEASE)
Do You Hang Out With Old Friends? (Re-Reading Books)
Hello Book Nerds of Bloglandia! Okay, I know some of the followers of this blog are complete book addicts. Which means, if you're like me, you've got a To Read List that's nearly as long as the world's longest fingernails (that's over 42 feet, by the way... cringe fact of the day). Which also means … Continue reading Do You Hang Out With Old Friends? (Re-Reading Books)
Do You Believe in (Book) Magic? – Cover Reveal & Sample
Hello Book Lovers of Bloglandia! The past several weeks have been a crazy writing time of feeling the usual holiday frazzle, of getting things all in order for the release of Fangs a Million while also getting things ready for the release of another book (more on that in a tick), while also writing a … Continue reading Do You Believe in (Book) Magic? – Cover Reveal & Sample
Some Zombie Owls for the Book Nerds, Perhaps?
Hello Book Nerds of Bloglandia! After the disastrous state things were in last week on my writing desk, it's time to get going on something new I had planned for the blog this year. Or rather, something old. Those of you who've been scrolling through my posts for a while (probably in search of cat … Continue reading Some Zombie Owls for the Book Nerds, Perhaps?
My Good Intentions Are Around Here Somewhere
Happy New Year Bloglandia! Okay, I did have good intentions of starting this blog in a new direction for the new year. But then this happened.... And because I doubt I have many archaeologists following this blog, let me explain what you're seeing in that midden heap formerly known as my desk. All that … Continue reading My Good Intentions Are Around Here Somewhere
Why I Keep Doing This…
Hello Bloglandia! The other day I was reminded why I keep on doing this whole writing thing. Of course there's various reasons such as that giddy feeling when a story really starts taking shape, of getting a nice crack of humor across on the page, and I always love killing someone off. Sorry... "killing … Continue reading Why I Keep Doing This…
Writing Update, Now with More Opinion Polls!
Hello Bloglandia! It's been quite a while since I've bothered to share a writing update with you, so, whether you like it or not, I figured now was as good a time as any for a little news. Plus, I need your thoughts on something...namely, my next project. That's right, YOU could help me decide … Continue reading Writing Update, Now with More Opinion Polls!
Getting Buggy in the Garden (Macro Photography)
Hello Bloglandia BUGlandia, As I usually do every morning, the other day I popped into the BBC News app to see what was happening in the world. And as usual, nothing good was happening, so I scrolled down to the more lighthearted stuff. Which is where I came across a video featuring a Welsh fellow, … Continue reading Getting Buggy in the Garden (Macro Photography)
Tammie Painter 