The good people at The Story Behind the Book asked me to share the top-secret origins of An Alien's Guide to World Domination. Well, if I did that, I'd have to - never mind, with the recent stories of government scrutiny, I won't go there. Anyway, instead, I cooked up a reasonably believable (okay, absolutely … Continue reading Learn the Story Behind the Book
Unexpected Delights: A report on Independence from Expectations Day
As I posted here on July 4, I've a habit of celebrating independence from something a bit more meaningful to me than the overthrow of our British friends. Past years, I've tried independence from fear, for example, or from judgment. This year I felt myself dreading one or two events set for July 4. So … Continue reading Unexpected Delights: A report on Independence from Expectations Day
As the Pages Turn (another interview)
Here's another great book site generous enough to interview me about An Alien's Guide to World Domination. I love the name - As the Pages Turn. Before you read my response, think about how you would answer this question for yourself: If you had an extra hour today, to do anything you wanted, what would … Continue reading As the Pages Turn (another interview)
Happy Independence Day
Today, spend twenty-four hours celebrating your independence from something meaningful. I'm choosing expectations. I'm going to attempt to spend an entire day free of them. Maybe there's something to this Zen thing? Enjoy the day!
Random weather haiku
A random haiku inspired by our increasingly strange weather (typhoon-like storms, record-breaking heat, and the regular summer Kittitas Valley wind). Fellow humans, I think Mother Nature is trying to get our attention. We seek to control Weather for comfort, yet claim We do not change it.
Like a painting
I thought about writing a poem inspired by the nightly painting in the sky over our valley, but then I realized: it's already a poem.
Interviewed on Literarily Speaking
Whee! I got to do another author interview, this time on Literarily Speaking. In this one, you can learn where in the world I'd love to travel (hint: it's a place where people are famed for their politeness), who else in my family writes (hint: it's not my brother the tattoo artist), and one of … Continue reading Interviewed on Literarily Speaking
Solstice
In honor of the summer solstice, I changed the background to a photo of sunset over Elliott Bay, Seattle, from a recent visit there. Here's the whole photo. May this longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere bring peace to all who enjoy the lengthened light, and may we remember this when the … Continue reading Solstice
The Journey: an experiment
In The Law of Immediate Forgiveness, the story I'm revising to prepare for submitting to agents and publishers later this summer, Amy June and her Grandpa take a road trip from central Washington to South Dakota. This is a trip I've never done myself, so I asked friends and family who have to contribute their … Continue reading The Journey: an experiment
Worlds of the Imagination – Guest Blogger
Today, I'm hosted by some of the lovely writers, imagination pioneers, and fellow Champagne Book Group authors over at their blog Worlds of the Imagination. Take a gander, and check out their work while you're there! Here's a teaser: Suddenly the story came to life, and I began to explore the ways science fiction and … Continue reading Worlds of the Imagination – Guest Blogger
Elizabeth Fountain, Author 