by KC | Apr 5, 2010 | Random, Vocabulary Month
Okay, so we’re in my personal celebration of vocabulary. Anyone ever flip through the dictionary just to find words that they don’t know or that sound weird? I do. I have. I thought I could subscribe to m-w.com or dictionary.com’s word of the day emails to get my fix....
by KC | Apr 2, 2010 | Vocabulary Month
Today, I’m kicking off my own personal celebration – vocabulary month. I lied about the “national” bit – but hey, International Talk Like a Pirate Day had to start somewhere! And I PROMISE it won’t be as boring as it sounds. As a writer, words...
by KC | Mar 30, 2010 | Random
So. Spam. Everyone hates it, and for the most part, it’s pernicious and malicious. I use gmail, and gmail is pretty darn good at catching spam (and a few not-spam, but you can’t expect perfection, right?) But, spam also has its humourous side. I have what we’ll...
by KC | Mar 28, 2010 | Random
Come visit me today at Naughty Author Chicks! I’m guest blogging about guilty pleasures and giving away a copy of my new release, as well as a gift certificate to Starbucks. Come and play with the Naughty Author Chicks!
by KC | Mar 26, 2010 | Reviews
Although my reviews may make it seem like I’m a bit of a one-trick pony (in the completely non-sexual, non-fetish sense), I’ve got other interests! With that in mind, I’m going to review Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. [openbook...
by KC | Mar 24, 2010 | Random
I was a teenager in the 80’s. With influences like Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Erasure (who, IMHO, give the BEST concerts) and the public outing of a few celebrities, I was certainly aware of gay people. Not to trivialize how courageous it is to come out (and it...
by KC | Mar 21, 2010 | Writing
I have several writing rituals that help me stay focused, or stimulate my creativity, or write better — at least, I hope I’m continuing to improve! Sunlight is absolutely disastrous to my creativity. Not for the reason you’d think, though. I find I can...
by KC | Mar 19, 2010 | Random
As a Canadian, I grew up watching Doctor Who. Now, Doctor Who is not nearly so iconic in Canada as in the UK, but there’s definitely a strong following. When the BBC decided to start again with Christopher Eccleston, I was thrilled. I was even more thrilled when they...
by KC | Mar 17, 2010 | Writing
I was recently asked if I took courses to become a writer. I had to answer no. Sure, I’ve taken courses to learn different things. I fully expect to take more courses throughout my life to do what I can to hone my skill, such as it is 🙂 But a course to become a...
by KC | Mar 14, 2010 | Random
I was in a Petco recently for cat supplies. In the line up for the cash register, I was swayed by those ‘last minute’ items. In the grocery store, it’s magazines, gum and chocolate. Those little enticers are small, and you may not have been in the store looking for...
