Last weekend I went to a book signing for a local author, Bethany Griffin. She spoke to a large crowd at a lovely local bookstore, and I couldn’t wait to dive into her book, Masque of the Red Death. I’ve always been a huge Poe fan. Now that I’ve finished it I can’t wait for the sequel! My friend Lisa and I were talking and we both think it would translate beautifully into a movie – very dark, very Tim Burton. I’d like to say she inspired me to go home and write furiously, but instead I’ve been reading furiously – I need to turn that around. Someday I’d like to be the one doing the speaking and the signing. . . someday.
My writers’ group meeting was as fabulous as always. If you want to write, a supportive writing group is essential. I read the first page of my WIP to the group and they loved my first line. I can’t tell you how good that made me feel, especially since I was pretty sure I was going to throw up when my turn came to read. I also got some great constructive criticism, and realized I probably need to find a critique group to join. Any Louisville-area Women’s Fiction writers out there looking to form a group or have a group I could join?
It’s Derby Week, I live in Louisville, I’m not working, and what Derby-related activities have I done? Nothing. I really haven’t felt up to it. Crowds, lots of walking, lots of standing, or lots of sitting just aren’t possible at this point.
Anyone else completely disappointed in Mad Men this season? What happened? No one is acting in character, the plot lines aren’t strong – it just isn’t what I was expecting at all.
Although I am watching Real Housewives of Orange County (it’s the original – I can’t give it up) I am swearing off Real Housewives of New Jersey. They just made me too sad and frustrated last year.
My Blue Suede Shoes, the only iris I have ever actually paid money for, is blooming by my mailbox. I love it. It’s supposed to be a re-bloomer, but I’ve had it several years and it’s never re-bloomed for me. Is there something special I should be doing to it?
Happy Oaks Day to everyone and have a wonderful Derby Day tomorrow!
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I made hot brown for dinner last night. Does that count as Derby related? And my re-blooming irises never re-bloom either. So whatever you’re not doing, I’m not doing either… Sigh.
I’m making hot browns tonight (or tomorrow if we’re too snacked-out). I’m glad to hear it’s not just me. Maybe they only rebloom in certain planting zones??
Ok, I’ve been doing some super accurate internet research on the iris situation, and I think maybe, just maybe, that the bulbs are planted too deeply. Now that I know that I can rest easier with one bloom per year, because I sure as hell ain’t gonna dig them up and replant them…
I just had to laugh because I’m so immersed in the culture, “Derby Day” meant something entirely to me until I realized you were talking about the Kentucky Derby. Lolz.
I’ve been reluctant to join a writers’ group, but I’m not sure why. (I’m sure it has nothing to do with my paralyzing insecurity about my writing ability . . . ) I really enjoyed the workshop environment in that writing class I took last fall, so I would like to find a group that is, as you put it: SUPPORTIVE.
Make the effort to find one! Search Facebook and websites. I even know someone who found a great critique group via Craig’s List! I’ve learned SO much since the first time I gathered my courage and went to a meeting, and have made some fabulous friends.
Sigh … I believe Mad Men has jumped the shark.
I’ve been waiting all my life to say that phrase. It fits perfectly here!
Yep, I think you’re right.