Blogging, Random Ramblings

Sunshine Blogger Award

Yesterday, I was nominated by ~H@rdip~ of Marvelous Pages for the Sunshine Blogger Award. (Waving hi!) Click the link to check out the Marvelous Pages blog. 1) Who’s your favorite book villain and why? Good question! I love a well-written villain. Since I read a LOT, my "favorite" is constantly changing. Right now, I'd say it's a tie… Continue reading Sunshine Blogger Award

Random Ramblings, Writing

Writing: Hitting My Marks

I have tried many ways to outline over the years. But last night I stayed up to finish a chapter I've been working on, and for the first time in a LONG time, I felt really good about my writing. I was excited. When I sat down with my outline, I loosely followed Blake Snyder's Save… Continue reading Writing: Hitting My Marks

Gardening, Random Ramblings

Hibiscus Flowers in Michigan?

Yesterday, I learned there are hibiscus flowers hardy enough to survive the frigid temps of a Michigan winter. Who knew??? They look so tropical. This plant has died back each winter and returned three summers in a row. Isn't it gorgeous? I may need to look into planting one in my own yard. I wonder… Continue reading Hibiscus Flowers in Michigan?