I'm still trying to get back in the game in regards to writing and posting fanfics, but I'm getting closer to the goal of finally *posting* something ( Read more... )

Thank you to those who read my OFC whinge/rant a few weeks back and encouraged me to post my OFC/Thorin Hobbit fic ( Read more... )

Sometimes it really pisses me off that there's such a prejudice against OFCs in fanfic/fandom circles ( Read more... )

Whoa, 2 posts in 2 days, must be a record for me, LOL...

Shiny new OTP,

Therefore, shiny new wallpaper....


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This icon sums up my writing activity for roughly a year now, since I moved in with Mom and RL took over my fannish life ( Read more... )

I've rec'd this site before --

Giveaway Of The Day

--  it's a great site that gives away free software  for a limited time (each day).

Today it's for all the writers out there.

Liquid Story Binder XE

Liquid Story Binder XE is a uniquely designed word processor for professional and aspiring authors, poets, and novelists. Writing software for those who ( Read more... )

There are  409 Days Until The End of Analog TV Broadcasts... in the U.S.

The Feds now have a website where you can get a coupon for a discount for a digital converter box if you still have an older TV that only gets its TV signals from an outside antenna or rabbit-ears.  Because in February 2009, it won't work anymore.

Got a manuscript?  Publishing ( Read more... )

Talks Break Down In WGA Strike -- No End In Sight      (from Yahoo!News)

Most shows have already run out of episodes, or only have one or two left...

I fear this may be the nail in the coffin for 'Journeyman', a new show I really like that hasn't been getting very good ratings.  It may never come back.  :(

I hate being sick.  I picked up some cold/flu bug over the holiday weekend, and now I feel like crap.  Fever, headache, queasy stomach, stuffed up nose, achy & tired.   *sigh*

Other stuff:

It was unanimous in the poll I posted a few days ago.  NO ONE on my flist does (or would) go shopping on the day after Thanksgiving.... So who are the crazy hordes ( Read more... )

There's a fantastic writing resource at

Grammar Girl -- Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

I listen to the 5-minute podcasts that come out once or twice a week, but each tip is available online in a written transcript if you're not into podcasts.

The podcast host, Mignon Fogarty, has appeared on the 'Oprah' show to give grammar tips.