Dude, Where's My Muse?
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Writer Thoughts
So I was rewatching one of my favorite episodes of Big Bang Theory this season when I realized its the perfect writer's example of make things worse for your character, then make it ever more worse and then throw in a lot more worse for them. :) Gotta love when something like that clicks in your head.
If you're wondering what I'm talking about, its when Sheldon decides to get revenge on his co-worker by putting something above the ceiling tiles that will drop down on him when least expected. It should go perfectly to plan. But things go bad when the co-worker walks into his lab with the head honchos where they work. Bad enough right? But things go extremely bad when the stuff falls, and the video plays where Sheldon identifies himself as behind the whole thing, with thanks to his two friends, while Sheldon & co watch helplessly on webcam. Too funny and a really great example. Funny sometimes how things click better when you see them, then when you try to figure it out yourself.
If you're wondering what I'm talking about, its when Sheldon decides to get revenge on his co-worker by putting something above the ceiling tiles that will drop down on him when least expected. It should go perfectly to plan. But things go bad when the co-worker walks into his lab with the head honchos where they work. Bad enough right? But things go extremely bad when the stuff falls, and the video plays where Sheldon identifies himself as behind the whole thing, with thanks to his two friends, while Sheldon & co watch helplessly on webcam. Too funny and a really great example. Funny sometimes how things click better when you see them, then when you try to figure it out yourself.
Labels: big bang theory, Writing
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Craziness
Well the one of the workshops I'm in this month has just wrapped up. It's been a fun one and the one I started with every day just so I had something to enjoy :) Not that the other two aren't, they're really good and informative, they just need a lot of concentration and rereading to get what you're meant to learn. Either that, or its just me!
But anyways, if you're looking for a fun, informative workshop to take in 2010 check out D.D Scott's Muse Therapy. I've learned a few new things I'm looking forward to putting in practice next year.
Other than that, the Christmas tree is up and looking rather Christmassy. And yet, not totally in the holiday mood. Not sure why, just not.
But anyways, if you're looking for a fun, informative workshop to take in 2010 check out D.D Scott's Muse Therapy. I've learned a few new things I'm looking forward to putting in practice next year.
Other than that, the Christmas tree is up and looking rather Christmassy. And yet, not totally in the holiday mood. Not sure why, just not.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Save $9 on Calendars
Today only on Zazzle, save $9 off all calendars, including these 4 I designed myself. All photos are my own. Love how they turned out, especially the flower ones. Some nice shots in the prarie one as well :o)
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Cold.
Seriously.
It's cold.
And snowy. Last Friday's storm brought a lot of the white stuff which has completely blanketed everything, which is festive this time of year, but it could have held off a little longer and not brought the Arctic chill with it. I'm hoping by this time next week its warmed up a little. -25C is not what I call a thrill a minute weather. When its a miserable 30 second walk to check the mail, its not a good thing.
Been keeping busy taking three workshops this month, which I'm really enjoying. One's a little drier than I expected, so it takes a couple readings of every lecture to really get it to sink in and figure out what I'm supposed to be learning. The muse one is really interesting and fun, so its usually the first one I hit in the day with the emails. Might as well be happy and amused before I stare blankly at a pdf lecture :o)
Did most of my Christmas cards on the weekend. I think I have a couple left, mostly my great-aunts and uncles to write up, do the letter. Hopefully the other ones will be in the mail tomorrow or Thursday, since all my friends seem to be in the US :o) Get to stand in line for the special US stamps lol
It's cold.
And snowy. Last Friday's storm brought a lot of the white stuff which has completely blanketed everything, which is festive this time of year, but it could have held off a little longer and not brought the Arctic chill with it. I'm hoping by this time next week its warmed up a little. -25C is not what I call a thrill a minute weather. When its a miserable 30 second walk to check the mail, its not a good thing.
Been keeping busy taking three workshops this month, which I'm really enjoying. One's a little drier than I expected, so it takes a couple readings of every lecture to really get it to sink in and figure out what I'm supposed to be learning. The muse one is really interesting and fun, so its usually the first one I hit in the day with the emails. Might as well be happy and amused before I stare blankly at a pdf lecture :o)
Did most of my Christmas cards on the weekend. I think I have a couple left, mostly my great-aunts and uncles to write up, do the letter. Hopefully the other ones will be in the mail tomorrow or Thursday, since all my friends seem to be in the US :o) Get to stand in line for the special US stamps lol
Labels: christmas cards, festive, winter, workshops, Writing
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Baby its cold outside
All right so its not even in the minus double digits yet, but I did freeze my fingers outside helping hang some of the Christmas lights. Two hours later and I'm still cold and can't quite get warm. No fun!! But the lights look really pretty and there isn't any snow **yet**. Hoping it stays that way for quite awhile thank you :) Did take some pictures of the lights but they kept blurring with the digital which is a shame. Will have to try and fix the shutter setting if I can, definitely think that's the problem.
I totally can't believe its past the middle of November which means Xmas is fast approaching, along with New Year''s and then my birthday. Can we find the rewind button for this year? Because really, from June on its been on fast forward. Seriously!
I totally can't believe its past the middle of November which means Xmas is fast approaching, along with New Year''s and then my birthday. Can we find the rewind button for this year? Because really, from June on its been on fast forward. Seriously!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Book Review: Tirissa and the Necklace of Nulidor
TIRISSA AND THE NECKLACE OF NULIDOR
by Willow
Outskirts Press, Inc.
ISBN# 978-4327-4013-9
TIRISSA AND THE NECKLACE OF NULIDOR is an imaginative fantasy YA read, perfect for fans of fantasy adventure and quests. Descriptive and detailed, young Tirissa must set out on her own after her village falls under a spell, ironically, or maybe not the same day she sees a mysterious bird in the sky. Along the way, she meets a troll, Oglo, who quickly befriends her and promises to help her on her quest to find a way to reverse the spell. Along the way, the truth about Tirissa's past comes to light. She'd already known her real mother died shortly after giving birth to her, but the details of her parentage come as a bit of a surprise to the young girl.
I did find the first hundred pages or so a little slow going, but once Tirissa and Oglo got done at the castle, with Storge, a palace guard in tow the story picks right up. Being called thieves, the three are now not only on the run from the Beak, but also the palace guards and the two Princes as well. The pace picks up a little and more and more things start to happen as they encounter more and more unique characters. Tirissa's powers are beginning to appear and I really liked how nothing deterred her from her quest—not even being held hostage or getting captured. It was hard to remember that Tirissa was only supposed to be about twelve years of age, since at times she acted far more mature. I'd have to say my favorite scene takes place in the caves where Tirissa discovers a new stage of invisibility and is able to overhear the princes plans for her and her two friends.
Overall, I'd give TIRISSA AND THE NECKLACE OF NULIDOR a solid 3 out of 5.
by Willow
Outskirts Press, Inc.
ISBN# 978-4327-4013-9
TIRISSA AND THE NECKLACE OF NULIDOR is an imaginative fantasy YA read, perfect for fans of fantasy adventure and quests. Descriptive and detailed, young Tirissa must set out on her own after her village falls under a spell, ironically, or maybe not the same day she sees a mysterious bird in the sky. Along the way, she meets a troll, Oglo, who quickly befriends her and promises to help her on her quest to find a way to reverse the spell. Along the way, the truth about Tirissa's past comes to light. She'd already known her real mother died shortly after giving birth to her, but the details of her parentage come as a bit of a surprise to the young girl.
I did find the first hundred pages or so a little slow going, but once Tirissa and Oglo got done at the castle, with Storge, a palace guard in tow the story picks right up. Being called thieves, the three are now not only on the run from the Beak, but also the palace guards and the two Princes as well. The pace picks up a little and more and more things start to happen as they encounter more and more unique characters. Tirissa's powers are beginning to appear and I really liked how nothing deterred her from her quest—not even being held hostage or getting captured. It was hard to remember that Tirissa was only supposed to be about twelve years of age, since at times she acted far more mature. I'd have to say my favorite scene takes place in the caves where Tirissa discovers a new stage of invisibility and is able to overhear the princes plans for her and her two friends.
Overall, I'd give TIRISSA AND THE NECKLACE OF NULIDOR a solid 3 out of 5.
Labels: Book Review
