7.17.2006
TRAMBLINGS. . .
Thanks to DARCEY STEINKE for joining me last week. This week, GCC Author LAUREN BARNHOLDT is on tour promoting her latest novel, REALITY CHICK. You can read an excerpt HERE and track Lauren on her BLOG.
In other news, back in the trenches on the writing project. Got a major note (a good one) from the Crown Prince over the weekend that I am going to address right away. Can't believe I missed it but I did. I did a tremendous amount of research for both THE DYING GROUND and THE LAST KING, less so for this project which means I am operating outside my comfort zone. There is something about detail that makes me feel comfortable and confident when I sit down to write.
Speaking of sitting down, I am now on an obsessive hunt for a desk chair. Back in February I bought a big-ass TABLE - a dining table - to use as a desk because I like to stretch out my papers, note pads and books. I found my table on CRAIGSLIST for $25.00 which made me feel like I was on a special episode of ANTIQUES ROAD SHOW. I also got THIS BABY for $20 which made me feel like I'd hit the lotto. I cannot recommend craigslist enough when you're searching while on a budget. I've only gone over $50 once and it's the only purchase that I regret. I am actually posting it tonight to try and sell it. Anyway, I'm done with my search except for that perfect, elusive chair that exists in my head and nowhere else. I want something tall, elegant and comfortable because the chairs I have now are just too short. I work off a laptop so I have a little flexibility but now I'm at the stage where I need to spread out and make a mess. Anybody selling anything cool?
In the meantime, check out ON MY DESK. It's a photo blog where Artists, Illustrators, Designers and Creative Folk share what's on their desks. It's like looking into someone's mind. I'll post before and after pictures of mine as soon as I locate that damn chair. Until then, if you're a writer, aspiring writer, creative soul, send me a picture of your workspace and I'll post it on the blog.
Until next time. . .
Thanks to DARCEY STEINKE for joining me last week. This week, GCC Author LAUREN BARNHOLDT is on tour promoting her latest novel, REALITY CHICK. You can read an excerpt HERE and track Lauren on her BLOG.
In other news, back in the trenches on the writing project. Got a major note (a good one) from the Crown Prince over the weekend that I am going to address right away. Can't believe I missed it but I did. I did a tremendous amount of research for both THE DYING GROUND and THE LAST KING, less so for this project which means I am operating outside my comfort zone. There is something about detail that makes me feel comfortable and confident when I sit down to write.
Speaking of sitting down, I am now on an obsessive hunt for a desk chair. Back in February I bought a big-ass TABLE - a dining table - to use as a desk because I like to stretch out my papers, note pads and books. I found my table on CRAIGSLIST for $25.00 which made me feel like I was on a special episode of ANTIQUES ROAD SHOW. I also got THIS BABY for $20 which made me feel like I'd hit the lotto. I cannot recommend craigslist enough when you're searching while on a budget. I've only gone over $50 once and it's the only purchase that I regret. I am actually posting it tonight to try and sell it. Anyway, I'm done with my search except for that perfect, elusive chair that exists in my head and nowhere else. I want something tall, elegant and comfortable because the chairs I have now are just too short. I work off a laptop so I have a little flexibility but now I'm at the stage where I need to spread out and make a mess. Anybody selling anything cool?
In the meantime, check out ON MY DESK. It's a photo blog where Artists, Illustrators, Designers and Creative Folk share what's on their desks. It's like looking into someone's mind. I'll post before and after pictures of mine as soon as I locate that damn chair. Until then, if you're a writer, aspiring writer, creative soul, send me a picture of your workspace and I'll post it on the blog.
Until next time. . .
