I’m not usually big on jokes and funnies, but this came through my email today and I decided to post it here. Not only is it TRUE to the letter, but it made me laugh out loud. Those of you thinking of setting a book in the Pacific Northwest should definitely read this and take notes. PNW isn’t a place, it’s a state of mind.

You Might Be From The Pacific Northwest If…

1. You know the state flower (Mildew)

2. You feel guilty throwing aluminum cans or paper in the trash.

3. Use the statement “sun break” and know … Read more »

(As I type this, my four-year old is singing an ode to his wonderful penis. The male fascination starts waaaaay too early…)

*Ahem*

Things I’ve Learned Since I Started Writing

1. Books are the greatest things on earth. I always knew that, I just didn’t realize how fabulous they were until I saw what went in to churning one out.
2. Writers are the nicest people on the planet. Some of my closest friends are writers. I couldn’t live without them.
3. My writer’s group rocks!
4. Writing is damn hard. If it were easy, none of us would be … Read more »

My agent asked for a photo of me to add to my bio when she starts pitching my book at the end of the month. One would think that’s not something to stress over. One obviously doesn’t know me.

The last day or so I’ve been looking for an already-taken, updated photo of moi. And you know what I found? There aren’t any. Not any good ones, at least. I’m the photographer in the house. If I’m in a photo, it’s usually me with one of the Gremlins, and it’s usually taken by one of the Gremlins. Which means … Read more »

Karin Tabke’s debut release is out today! Head over to her blog and wish her luck (and huge congratulations)!!… Read more »

Brad Pitt, ever the social activist, says he won’t be marrying Angelina Jolie until the restrictions on who can marry whom are dropped. “Angie and I will consider tying the knot when everyone else in the country who wants to be married is legally able,” the 42-year-old actor reveals in Esquire magazine’s October issue, on newsstands Sept. 19.

I have one question. Just one:

Does anyone care??????

Okay, I lied. I have two:

Does he think his threatening not to marry Angelina is going to make anyone change their mind on the issue of gay marriage?????

Gah! I’m sick of … Read more »

Last week Theresa posted about good things happening in threes on her blog. I never really put much store in stuff like that, but today am thinking maybe she’s on to something. Over the past week, three good things have happened here:

1. Out of the blue, I got an email from my best friend from high school. We haven’t spoken in over two years, and while nothing happened to sever our relationship, the different paths of our lives caused us to drift apart. I think of her often, add her to my email updates about my kids, but have … Read more »

You’re all so sweet. Thanks for the words of encouragement. Believe me, when I can, I’ll be posting my news right here. So stay tuned…

That said, I’ve been giving a lot of thought to the psuedonym issue. The name I use in my writing is my maiden name – Elisabeth Naughton. When I first started writing I decided I wanted to publish under my maiden name and keep my married (legal) name under wraps. There were a variety of reasons, but most related to my kids. I talked it over with my DH and he agreed. Since then, I’ve … Read more »

Okay, I’ve been slack in posting this week. Lisa slapped me with a wet noodle and said I had to post something, so here goes:

Things are afoot. I can’t say what just yet, but something’s happened (or happening). Will have more to post next week. (Hopefully)

Enjoy the long weekend. I’ll probably be stressing.

Later…… Read more »