Picture from Humannatureart Today is Leap Day. It happens only once every four years. And to me there's something magical, mysterious, even hopeful about a day that doesn't show up every year.Or maybe it's the word. Leap. It's an action word that hangs out with other...
Month: February 2012
Exotic Destinations- Wanaka Lake, New Zealand
Lake Wanaka is a little town nestled within a ring of mountains. Think clear water, romantic hikes, sailboats and adorable shops.Not only would I say Lake Wanaka is one of the most romantic towns I've ever been to, but it's located in one of my favorite countries, New...
Give Me a Heroine
Photo from Hunger Games wikiI'm a sucker for strong female protagonists. Characters like Katniss, Tris, and Elizabeth Bennet. They are girls who stand up for what they believe and create a difference in the people's lives around them. Sure, they are fictional, but...
Exotic Destinations- Bali
Picture from Free Travel Guide to Indonesia Wild waves, tall cliffs, exotic dances, and ancient temples. This is Bali.And while I lived in Indonesia, it was one of my favorite escape places.Picture: A very sun-burned me weaving a hat from reeds.What I loved most about...
New Blog Series- Exotic Destinations
I'm very excited about a new blog series I have planned for you. Basically every Friday I will be sharing about a place worthy of jumping into a jet and visiting. These will be places I've visited so I'll be giving you tips I picked up along the way. Whether you are a...
Winner of ON THE BRIGHT SIDE!
The winner for ON THE BRIGHT SIDE by Shelli Johannes is CookieMonster! Please email me at farley dot christinal at gmail dot com to get the copy of your book!
Related to Jane Austen
As you all know, I'm a crazy fan of Jane Austen. I've read all her books, do the annual Jane Austen movie marathon, I even have her figurine standing right above where I write (okay, that sounds a little creepy).So when my uncle and I were chatting on the phone the...
Over at The MiGs- Voice-The Song of a Writer
Check out my post on the writer's voice over at the MiGs!And at Rach Writes there's still time to sign up for the Fourth Writer's Building Campaign.
World Building with Shelli Johannes-Wells
Please welcome Shelli Johannes-Wells today as she celebrates the launch of her tween novel ON THE BRIGHT SIDE!ON THE BRIGHT SIDE is a humorous story about a tween angel who is forced to protect her nemesis and what can happen when you hate someone to death.· Add...
Article 5 Book Launch
Last night, my writing buddies here in Orlando, Jess Souders, Larissa Hardesty, and Tara Gallina took a road trip to Tampa for Kristen Simmon's ARTICLE 5 book launch. What a great time!The launch took place at Inkwood Books, an adorable indie bookstore. If you're ever...