Happy Hump Day Bloglandia! How did September treat you? I have to say I'm a little jealous of those of you in the Southern Hemisphere who have just jumped into spring because I absolutely detest autumn. Still, after the brutal heat waves and wildfires in the Pacific Northwest this summer, the mucky rain and cooler … Continue reading Feeling the Burn (Out) – September’s Writing Update
Getting Stoned with Book Makers
Happy Hump Day Bloglandia! Now, before you think this post is about cannabis legalization, it's not. Sorry to disappoint. However, books do take you to all kinds of worlds of the imagination, so in a way, they are mind-altering. And it turns out, over the next few months, books might be just as tough to … Continue reading Getting Stoned with Book Makers
Going Medieval on Book Thieves
Happy Wednesday Bloglandia! So back in the Long Long Ago Times (aka "pre-pandemic") I used to take these things called "vacations." You may have heard of them. To prepare for these vacations, I would go through several mad rituals such as planning outfits (only to wear the same two things the entire trip), organizing toiletries … Continue reading Going Medieval on Book Thieves
Four Times the Fun for Fiction Friday
Hello Book Lovers of Bloglandia!! Just a quick post to make sure you're all set with reading material for the weekend, especially if you're in the US, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. But don't worry, there's something for you no matter where you are because I believe EVERYONE across the globe should spend more time … Continue reading Four Times the Fun for Fiction Friday
April’s Writing Round-up (with Video!)
Hello Bloglandia! Well, April was....a month. I'm not sure how it went for you, but mine was a roller coaster of amazing highs (not the substance-induced kind), weird moments, and the lowest of lows. I cover all this in my writing update video below (yep, more video!), but if you want the less rambling version … Continue reading April’s Writing Round-up (with Video!)
Resources for Writers: Newsletter Ninja
Hello Writers of Bloglandia! It's time for another installment of the feature where I look at tools, tomes, and tips that might or might not help you along your author journey. If you missed how this feature started or want to check out the other resources I've covered so far, just click that link thingie … Continue reading Resources for Writers: Newsletter Ninja
Resources for Writers: Let’s Get Digital
Hello Writers of Bloglandia! It's time for a new feature on the blog!! Since I know I have a fair number of followers who are also writers, I thought I'd start sharing some of the resources I've used to help y'all in your own writing and publishing pursuits. If you want to skip right to … Continue reading Resources for Writers: Let’s Get Digital
Mrs. Morris Meets Death…for free
Hello Bloglandia! Even though the sizzling temps this week in Portland are making it feel more like it's still August, it is indeed September. And that means it's time for re-evaluating a few things. In normal times, it would be time to head back to school and this period is known as la rentrée by … Continue reading Mrs. Morris Meets Death…for free
The Votes Have Been Tallied (and there may be some election fraud)
Hello Bloglandia! Here we are again. Another round of book cover voting has wrapped up. Although last time our candidates ran a clean campaign and the results went uncontested, I fear the course of democracy may not run as smoothly this time around. If you missed the info about the story these candidates are destined … Continue reading The Votes Have Been Tallied (and there may be some election fraud)
Tammie Painter 