Stacy

If you come to my LJ via a link, you’ll notice a post-dated permanent entry at the top of the page. In lieu of a full website (I’m working on it, but it hasn’t come together yet), this will serve to let people know about my critique service for writers who are interested in getting … Read more

I left in the middle of a scene because I had to run to another thing, but I left it at 26,168 words. Yay!

I fulfilled my "write for two hours" goal. Usually, for the sake of just getting the rough draft done, I’ve faked or passed over anything that I should have written with more detail because I don’t want to be held up by having to research–I just want to get the first draft DONE! But I … Read more

If you’re familiar with Nanowrimo, thenjonowrimo won’t be too unfamiliar a concept. Writer Jo Knowles added a month and a half to the beginning of Nano and uses it as a chance to attain any writing goal, whether that’s a new project or a goal on an existing project. I tried to get in on it … Read more

Just read an article summarizing some interesting research on how kids are practicing the scientific method on video games without realizing it–the same kids who are tuning out of science classes, according to the article. I’m not so sure I agree with that last point–often the kids attracted to gaming tend to be the kids who … Read more

I am sitting at my desk, in my newly painted office. Books are on the bookshelves (overflowing them, actually, as usual), and the internet cord is long enough to reach into the office. Things I still need, however: a chair tall enough for this desk (adjustable legs, but to fit the file cabinet under the … Read more

Yesterday an old friend from Boston who now lives in Salt Lake Ciy joined me on an expedition to that cheap but sturdy furniture haven we all love, Ikea. She needed a few little things, and I needed a few big things. Notice that the cart I’m pushing is one of four. The two yellow-bag … Read more

One of the nice things about getting laid off is that the company provided an outplacement specialist consultation for everyone who had to be laid off. I recently spoke to one, and we talked about all the emotions that come with being laid off, even if you have a good plan and a hopeful situation. … Read more

Thanks to all the people who had great suggestions for transitioning to freelancer. A common theme is "get where people are where you can still work" and I think that’s exactly what I need to do. I think I’m going to start going to the library even more often, and my friend Howard of Schlock … Read more

I need to change my bio page so that it doesn’t say I’m an editor at Mirrorstone. This makes me sad. 🙁 One thing I’m finding in my fledgling new life is that a lack of coworkers–especially the awesome, hilarious coworkers I had at WotC–makes working life rather lonely. No one is popping into my … Read more