My contribution to the Writers' Vineyard this month as the release date for "An Alien's Guide to World Domination" gets closer. And closer. And closer... Being Ready During the late fall and early winter, the magic “release date” of April 1 seemed beautifully far away. I listened to veteran authors and editors give advice about … Continue reading Being ready… or not
Beautiful Nonsense
Today (February 22) is Edward Gorey's birthday. He died in 2000, but if he was alive, he'd turn 88 this year. As an artist, his illustrations depicted all kinds of dark, dangerous, delightfully silly people and places. This picture is one of his etchings, available for purchase here. It's called "Figbash on Etc." Which is … Continue reading Beautiful Nonsense
An early Valentine
I found this song lyric I wrote some undefined time ago, inspired by a line spoken by a good friend at the right moment. Since it's about love, I'm posting it a couple days before Valentine's Day this year, an early Valentine for us all. Enough Time We’ve spent enough time in fear and painful … Continue reading An early Valentine
Chat – with authors!
Would you like to chat online with some terrific fellow Champagne Books authors? Would you consider that more fun than listening to your boyfriend play "Pretty Kitten" on the accordion one more time? I thought so. Fellow readers and book addicts at Coffee Time Romance and More are hosting these two chats. Love, Champagne Style Wednesday, … Continue reading Chat – with authors!
The 5th Baron Haden-Guest
"I have two left feet." "He really does." "It's a fine line between stupid and, uh..." "Clever." "If there's an empty space, just fill it with a line. That's what I like to do. Even if it's from another show." "These go to eleven." "There's a mighty wind a-blowin, cross the land and cross the … Continue reading The 5th Baron Haden-Guest
An elephant never forgets
Two nights ago, I went to hear a jazz recital by some of the faculty and students in the music department at Central Washington University. The music was terrific, a lovely swinging reminder of one of the main benefits of living in a college town. Afterward, I met a local artist known for his woodworking … Continue reading An elephant never forgets
Here it is… with cover art!
My first novel, "An Alien's Guide to World Domination," is scheduled for release in April. Here's the wonderfully zany dorky cute cover, from Petra K. of Champagne Books. If you think that alien is silly, just wait til you read the story - guaranteed to make you giggle, chortle, chuckle, or even guffaw!
Novel Number One has a title!
I'll release the real title tomorrow. Meanwhile, it's your chance to vote!
MLK Jr on forgiveness
"Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude." Martin Luther King, Junior I wrote 50,000-plus words in the Law of Immediate Forgiveness, and in eleven words the Reverend King said it all. And his life and death show the very real risks of spreading this message, far worse than Amy Moon and … Continue reading MLK Jr on forgiveness
A vision
Here's an excerpt from the new story I'm working on, called "Some Old Ideas." Written from the perspective of the main character, Brian. (Um, note to any Brian or Danny I might know in real life: any resemblance to any real person is completely coincidental. I swear.) The two things that changed my life happened … Continue reading A vision
Elizabeth Fountain, Author 