Although my blogging has fallen by the wayside, my reading and writing have been going fairly strong. I will post an update on my Reading the Shelves effort soon, but in the meantime, I'm doing some reflecting on the past year of writing (and reading). This year has been transformative for me in terms of … Continue reading Celebrating Writing Successes in 2018
Reading the Shelves – Check-In
The most amazing storytelling I experienced this week came in audio form. I am now obsessed with Wooden Overcoats, a podcast sitcom that has strong echoes of Fawlty Towers, but also the perfect amount of absurdity and sweetness. I haven't felt this much love for a creative work in a long time. It's a full-hearted, … Continue reading Reading the Shelves – Check-In
Reading the Shelves – Check-In
Friday was an excellent day in my writing career. I received a rejection! It seems silly to celebrate, but it's a sign that I'm doing something, and for that I'm happy...considering how long I've taken to get here. Also, although the rejection email had the feel of a form letter, the sentiment was positive. I … Continue reading Reading the Shelves – Check-In
Reading the Shelves – Check-In
Currently Reading Non-fiction Calypso by David Sedaris: Though still comedic, the vignettes are taking a dark turn with a focus on the suicide of David's sister Tiffany. On an unrelated note, I just heard David Sedaris voicing a part on the new season of BoJack Horseman, a brilliant animated (but for adults) Netflix show. He played … Continue reading Reading the Shelves – Check-In
Reading the Shelves – Check-In
Vacation is over... (Sad face.) But I'm continuing to read when I can. And it's probably why I haven't been getting enough sleep... Currently Reading Non-fiction Calypso by David Sedaris: Too focused on Crazy Rich Asians. Hope to return to it soon. The Curated Closet by Anuschka Rees. See above. Fiction (Adult/YA) Crazy Rich Asians … Continue reading Reading the Shelves – Check-In
Reading the Shelves – Check-In
I'm on vacation, so I am finding lots of time for reading. Not shockingly, I have NOT missed work at all. Of course, eventually, I'll have to go back to the office, but my hope is that the reading will continue because I am finding myself in the middle of many wonderful books. In addition … Continue reading Reading the Shelves – Check-In
Reading the Shelves
I am surrounded by books. They bring me joy. But I will admit that they should be more than the world's perfect decoration. They must also be read, or else they have not met their life's purpose. And so, I'm going to read them. What I'm up against: My five bookshelves of various sizes, bags … Continue reading Reading the Shelves
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