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?

Random Ramblings

Indie Author Book Expo

 

My writer friend, Joleene Naylor, was on an author panel this past weekend! I’m so happy for her!!!!!! Check out her site in case you missed it. 😀

Congratulations!
xo Juli

Joleene Naylor's avatarAmaranthine by Joleene Naylor

Last weekend I attended the IABE in Des Moines at the Valley West Mall and had a great time, so I thought I’d share some photos for those who couldn’t make it!

I was super lucky and Amy came to help me with my table Saturday!

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What table you ask? This table!

Speaking of Amy, she talked me into vamping it up and thanks to her I got a lot of compliments!

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We had a lot of people stop in, including the awesome Kay! It was so exciting to meet her!

She wasn’t the only one in town. I also met Sharon, who I used to be in several online groups with, and Amy and I ran into Jonathan!

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Heh-heh. A little zombie humor because, you know, he’s a zombie, and that’s a zombie… *cough* Moving on, here’s the random views from my table on day one:

We did discover…

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