Finding the write-life balance

It's very unlikely that a writer is going to make a living by writing. So then the question is: how do you balance work, life, and writing? If you find out, please tell me.Kelly Link I echo Kelly Link's sentiments in the above quote. How do you balance it all? The last fortnight I have … Continue reading Finding the write-life balance

Pumpkin

“Some people like to paint pictures, or do gardening, or build a boat in the basement. Other people get a tremendous pleasure out of the kitchen, because cooking is just as creative and imaginative an activity as drawing, or wood carving, or music.”-- Julia Child Homemade pumpkin scones by Emma Gill I made a mistake … Continue reading Pumpkin

Writing with Kids

Sadly, writing doesn’t pay the bills. So today I’m home with Miss One-Year-Old, writing job applications and thinking about WIP at the same time. I’m dead tired. Last night Mister Three-Year-Old visited at 3 am, fidgeted until I could take it no more (he has elbows made of steel and legs that go on for … Continue reading Writing with Kids